Good sales growth continued in the March quarter in both New Zealand and Australia, although conditions continued to be difficult for the Canadian business, chairman Michael Hill said today.

A children's bookshop is working with security staff of a nearby tavern and casino over the growing problem of parents leaving children to read while they gamble.

Casual wear retailer Jeanswest has introduced cameras in some changing rooms which film shopper's bums as they try on clothes.

An outspoken Auckland business association head says current Easter trading laws are absurd and needed to be updated.

CC's and Aztec corn chips have been cut from supermarket shelves in New Zealand and have been replaced by a locally made version of the American brand Doritos.

A cut-price supermarket chain in Australia is offering a $108,000 starting salary to university graduates, prompting further concern over the increasing wage gap between New Zealand and Australia.

Last month we featured Dunedin designer Ava Saunders of the label Lou & Ash as a designer to watch.

Police have said today they support proposals to increase the minimum drinking age and close bars earlier.

Lisa and Verity, the fabulous gals at Garnet Station, are always on the look out for heavenly treats to stock in their gorgeous neighbourhood cafe.

NZ's much-hyped Playboy concept store - the eighth in the world - has closed after less than three years.

Those in the know, know that attending an Angela Wickstead Designer Shopping Event is the hottest ticket around.