Tom Raynel
New ZealandjournalistMale6.1Global Dominance: 0.00%Tom Raynel is a multimedia business journalist for the Herald, where he covers topics related to small business and retail. His work often explores current trends in various industries, including the rise of low-carb beers in the New Zealand market. Raynel's reporting provides insights into how consumer preferences are shifting and the implications for businesses in the brewing sector.
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Tom Raynel is a multimedia business journalist for the Herald, covering small business, retail, and tourism.
Faradays to open with 220-plus brands – who are the biggest new entrants?New Zealand· 2026-09-26
Tom Raynel is a multimedia business journalist for the Herald, covering small business, retail and tourism.
Small Business: How two brothers turned their dog’s mobility issues into a global businessNew Zealand· 2026-09-21Tom Raynel is a multimedia business journalist for the Herald, covering small business, retail and tourism.
Lego NZ revenue hits $80m as brand gets set to build up its New Zealand storesNew Zealand· 2026-09-18
Tom Raynel is a multimedia business journalist for the Herald, covering small business, retail and tourism.
DB Breweries completes $30m Waitematā brewery upgrade, boosts bottling capacity by 30%New Zealand· 2026-09-18
Tom Raynel is a multimedia business journalist for the Herald, covering small business, retail and tourism.
Noel Leeming Queen St opening draws hundreds of shoppers in Auckland CBDNew Zealand· 2026-09-17
Tom Raynel is a multimedia business journalist for the Herald, covering small business, retail and tourism.
National’s Foodstuffs split plan criticised over costs, scale and competitionNew Zealand· 2026-09-16
Tom Raynel is a multimedia business journalist for the Herald, covering small business, retail and tourism.
Scam prevention start-up Static Technologies expands overseas after NZ trial saves $23.8mNew Zealand· 2026-09-15
Tom Raynel is a multimedia business journalist for the Herald, covering small business, retail and tourism.
Forty Thieves expands into Australia with nut butter in 1200 supermarketsNew Zealand· 2026-09-14
Tom Raynel is a multimedia business journalist for the Herald, covering small business, retail and tourism.
Ice Cream Charlie: How Christchurch’s iconic institution survived earthquakes and CovidNew Zealand· 2026-09-11
Tom Raynel is a multimedia business journalist for the Herald, covering small business, retail and tourism.
Small Business: Better Tea co-founder on her new matcha start-upNew Zealand· 2026-08-10Tom Raynel is a multimedia business journalist for the Herald, covering small business, retail and tourism.
Meet Heirest: A customisable jewellery brand with a consumer-first focusNew Zealand· 2026-08-09
Tom Raynel is a multimedia business journalist for the Herald, covering small business, retail and tourism.
Brewd Hawt brings fried chicken, burgers and tacos to Auckland AirportNew Zealand· 2026-08-05
Tom Raynel is a multimedia business journalist for the Herald, covering small business, retail and tourism.
Three Auckland housing companies owned by Lining Wan in liquidation owing about $18mNew Zealand· 2026-08-05
Tom Raynel is a multimedia business journalist for the Herald, covering small business, retail and tourism.
Vista Group upgrades 2026 revenue guidance after strong half-year resultNew Zealand· 2026-08-03
Tom Raynel is a multimedia business journalist covering small business, retail, and tourism.
Sam Cane backs Hit Kit concussion business founded by Helen TufuiNew Zealand· 2026-08-03
Tom Raynel is a multimedia business journalist for the Herald, covering small business, retail and tourism.
Jenny Joblin of clothing brand Federation on surviving liquidation and starting againNew Zealand· 2026-08-01
Tom Raynel is a multimedia business journalist for the Herald, covering small business, retail and tourism.
Eftpos New Zealand launches biometric payment terminals allowing payment by facial recognition or hand scanNew Zealand· 2026-07-29
Tom Raynel is a multimedia business journalist for the Herald, covering small business, retail and tourism.
Everyday Wine doubles sales as shift online pays off for New Zealand retailerNew Zealand· 2026-07-20
Tom Raynel is a multimedia business journalist for the Herald.
How the Government’s global grocery search stalled with multiple firms declining contactNew Zealand· 2026-07-17
Tom Raynel is a multimedia business journalist for the Herald, covering small business, retail and tourism.
Poulter Family Wines buys Selaks and seven brands from Constellation WinesNew Zealand· 2026-07-15
Tom Raynel is a multimedia business journalist for the Herald, covering small business, retail and tourism.
Stirling Sports Christchurch stores’ debt blows out to $2.2m in liquidationNew Zealand· 2026-07-15
Tom Raynel is a multimedia business journalist for the Herald, covering small business, retail and tourism.
NZ exporters face toughest year yet as costs soar, geopolitical tensions bite, DHL report showsNew Zealand· 2026-07-14
Tom Raynel is a multimedia business journalist for the Herald, covering small business, retail and tourism.
Spark unveils new store design, self-serve kiosks to launch mid-2027New Zealand· 2026-06-30
Tom Raynel is a multimedia business journalist for the Herald, covering small business, retail and tourism.
AJ Hackett Bungy unveils world’s highest lift-and-descent ride at Sky TowerNew Zealand· 2026-06-26
Tom Raynel is a multimedia business journalist for the Herald, covering small business, retail and tourism.
David Jones NZ revenue falls 11% as lease write-down drives $4.4m lossNew Zealand· 2026-06-23
Tom Raynel is a multimedia business journalist for the Herald, covering small business, retail and tourism.
Downlow Burgers Kelston goes into liquidation three months after opening, third store in chain to go under in nine monthsNew Zealand· 2026-06-03
Tom Raynel is a multimedia business journalist for the Herald, covering small business, retail and tourism.
Small business: Reterniti founder Peter Russell turns ashes into memorial stonesNew Zealand· 2026-06-01
Tom Raynel is a multimedia business journalist for the Herald, covering small business, retail and tourism.
Verona cafe owner JCK Holdings owes more than $700k to creditors as liquidators move to sell businessNew Zealand· 2026-05-29
Tom Raynel is a multimedia business journalist for the Herald.
All Blacks great Frank Bunce’s tyre business put into liquidationNew Zealand· 2026-03-05
Tom Raynel is a multimedia business journalist for the Herald, covering small business, retail and tourism.
Happy Sprouts owes IRD $1m after early childhood licence cancellationsNew Zealand· 2026-03-03
