
Tom Raynel
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.
Small Business: Better Tea co-founder on her new matcha start-upTom 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 focus
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 AirportTom 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 $18mTom 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 result
Tom Raynel is a multimedia business journalist covering small business, retail, and tourism.
Sam Cane backs Hit Kit concussion business founded by Helen TufuiTom 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 againTom 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 scan
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 retailerTom Raynel is a multimedia business journalist for the Herald.
How the Government’s global grocery search stalled with multiple firms declining contactTom 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 WinesTom 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 liquidationTom 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 showsTom 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-2027
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 TowerTom 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 lossTom 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 monthsTom 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 stones
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 businessTom Raynel is a multimedia business journalist for the Herald.
All Blacks great Frank Bunce’s tyre business put into liquidationTom Raynel is a multimedia business journalist for the Herald, covering small business, retail and tourism.
Happy Sprouts owes IRD $1m after early childhood licence cancellationsTom Raynel is a multimedia business journalist for the Herald.
Soho Family Vineyards plans US expansion as wine industry faces strainTom Raynel is a multimedia business journalist for the Herald, covering small business, retail and tourism.
Nicola Willis’ planned Tesco meeting on breaking supermarket duopoly revealedTom Raynel is a multimedia business journalist for the Herald, covering small business, retail and tourism.
NZ sharemarket up despite turbulence from Air NZ and Precinct Properties - Market closeTom Raynel is a multimedia business journalist for the Herald, covering small business, retail and tourism.
Hospitality worker had front teeth broken in customer assault as research shows customer abuse has doubled in a yearTom Raynel is a multimedia business journalist for the Herald, covering small business, retail and tourism.
Meridian and Ebos results leave NZ sharemarket flat - Market close
Tom Raynel is a multimedia business journalist for the Herald, covering small business, retail and tourism.
Kiwis turn away from beer and wine as alcohol consumption hits all-time lowTom Raynel is a multimedia business journalist for the Herald.
Molteni&C flagship store to open in Auckland as Dawson & Co expandsTom Raynel is a multimedia business journalist for the Herald, covering small business, retail and tourism.
Food prices rise 4.6% annually, January monthly increase biggest jump in four years
Tom Raynel is a multimedia business journalist for the Herald, covering small business, retail and tourism.
Freightways lifts revenue and margins on improving economic outlook


































































