The ritual of Christmas shopping could be gone in as little as 10 years as the internet's grip on consumers tightens. Even the concept of unwrapping presents could be at risk with gift vouchers, once considered thoughtless, now topping wish lists.

Greater market competition and availability of cheaper smartphones has helped push New Zealand up mobile broadband rankings, says an analyst.

Five wineries have joined forces to target the United States market, with plans for exports to hit nearly one million bottles within five years.

Early December is a nerve-racking time for retailers as they prepare for crucial holiday season trading.

New Zealand building consents bounced back last month, signalling a flurry of new construction intentions in Auckland's residential property market.

An 18 per cent surge in new house sales listings in November from October indicates sellers were reluctant to place their houses on the market during the Rugby World Cup, and that the 'active summer season' has begun, realestate.co.nz says.