AgribusinessNZ 'missing out' on added value bonanzaNew research says New Zealand is underperforming when it comes to high-value, processed food exports.31 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleStitches in time: A history of fashion in New ZealandNew Zealand's seven-decade-old fashion industry isn't merely about clothes, finds Rebecca Barry.28 Oct 04:30 PM
BusinessAvenging angels mad as hell over catwalk queenThe Hells Angels are suing a luxury fashion house.28 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleBooty Pop knickers a boost in the bumIt's an age-old question: "Does my bum look big in this?" And the answer is yes - for women wearing the Booty Pop.23 Oct 04:30 PM
TravelNorthern Territory: Quirky beanie festival fits Alice perfectlyCelebration of hat draws thousands to the Red Centre, writes Pamela Wade.16 Oct 04:30 PM
RetailConsumer backlash kills off new logoIf the purpose of a corporate rebranding is to create buzz, then Gap certainly succeeded.13 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleWhite shirt looks set to be everywhere next yearSometimes the simplest of garments brings out a display of virtuosity in designers more effectively than anything more obviously sensational.10 Oct 10:30 PM
RetailUK fashion company wins brand battle with LacosteA British clothing supplier has won a four-year trademark battle against the fashion giant Lacoste.10 Oct 08:45 PM
LifestyleMerchants of rockPop artists have been involved in clothing lines for a while, but now indie rock bands are getting in on the action - and not always with successful results. <i>Viva</i> charts some of the failures.07 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleStill crazy about CocoA new book about Coco Chanel captures the spirit of the great designer. Here <i>Viva</i> explores how Chanel revolutionised women's fashion, and why, even 25 years after Karl Lagerfeld took over, the label remains as iconic as ever.06 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleParis Fashion Week: Last of the great couturiers goes for brokeLagerfeld's shows are never presented on anything less than the grandest scale but, even so, such an ostentatious display of wealth and power was breathtaking.06 Oct 03:00 AM
Small BusinessHuffer picking US as gateway to worldA potential joint venture turned sour nearly spelled the end of clothing label Huffer's foray into the US market more than two years ago.04 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleBrake pointPatience is a virtue when it comes to living the good life, discovers Wendyl Nissen in this extract from her new book, <i>A Home Companion</i>.03 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleEmbrace your inner nanaThe trend for hobbies and habits of yesteryear is back in vogue your inner.01 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionRebecca Barry Hill<i>Rebecca Barry:</i> Back to dreary clothes and sensible shoesThere goes Fashion Week again, and with it that decadent little mid-year rev-up for the soul, writes Rebecca Barry.27 Sep 04:30 PM