Anne and David Norman will have their work cut out in turning the Whitcoulls and Borders book retailing chains around.

Shell's New Zealand owners have ditched the global brand and are re-branding all its service stations Z Energy.

A US company which individually wrapped its prunes has beaten 100 others to earn the dubious title of worst packaging.

Big discounts on a lavish caviar brunch. A cooking and wine-pairing class at a knock-down price. Customised bouquets for Mother's Day from one of Manhattan's most exclusive florists.

Suddenly, grab-a-bargain websites are everywhere, with deep discounts on anything from burgers to overseas holidays.

It is no surprise that the most popular deals so far on the group-buying sites have been the cheapest ones.

Stores across the country are set to flout Easter trading laws by opening their doors to the public this weekend.