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Retailer's float has Aussies dreaming
After months of artfully stoked anticipation, details of Kathmandu's sharemarket float have been released.

Kathmandu to open 18 new stores in NZ
The iconic Kiwi camping and outdoor-gear retailer plans to raise up to $437m by selling 200 million shares.

Line 7 has new owner
Australian-owned textile manufacturing firm Charles Parsons is the new owner of Kiwi outdoor-wear brand Line 7.

New twist in Trelise's fashion fracas
A top European designer says he's shocked and amazed that a motif almost identical to one that he designed has ended up on a Trelise Cooper top.

No unilateral tarriff cuts till 2015, says trade minister
New Zealand will not consider the unilateral reduction of any tariffs until 2015 at the earliest, says Trade Minister Tim Groser.

LWR complaint referred to SFO
The receiver of clothing manufacturer Lane Walker Rudkin Industries has referred a matter to the Serious Fraud Office.

Burquinis needed for UK pools
British swimming pools have begun hosting special Muslim swim sessions during which all swimmers will be banned from swimming if they do not comply with Islamic dress code.