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Licensing

Smiths City value falls as it reluctantly complies with ruling

Smiths City's stock value drops 4.6% as it faces reprimand from the Employment Court over unpaid meeting hours.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 15th May 2018

Licensing

Court rules retail chain must pay employees for all hours worked

Smiths City Group had been refusing to pay employees for the 'optional' pre-work meeting for years, but has finally been called out in court.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 14th May 2018

Smiths City names 'turnaround specialist' Roy Campbell as CEO

Smiths City Group, the Christchurch-based retail chain, named Roy Campbell as chief executive, replacing Rick Hellings, who departs after 15 years as.

By Pattrick Smellie • 1 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2015

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Smart Home

Dreame Technology launches smart home line in New Zealand shops

Dreame Technology launches a smart home line tailored for New Zealand, now available in 20+ major retailers including JB Hi-Fi and Harvey Norman.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 27th May 2025

Digital Entertainment

JBL unveils Live TWS 3 series with smart charging case

JBL unveils three new True Wireless earphones—Live Flex, Beam, and Buds TWS 3—featuring an innovative smart case with a 1.45-inch LED touch display. Prices start at NZD $269.95.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024

Bluetooth

JBL PartyBox Ultimate with new features launches in New Zealand

New Zealand welcomes the JBL PartyBox Ultimate, boasting new features such as Dolby Atmos immersive audio and a vivid light show.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2023

Noel Leeming

Extended warranties: are you being ripped off?

Sales staff at big-box retailers including Noel Leeming, Harvey Norman and Smiths City have been promoting extended warranties with misleading claims.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2015