It's hard to be a young designer in New Zealand right now, but the Westpac Young Fashion Designer competition is looking to help out those who are starting out in the industry.

"Girls' Day Out" trips to Ballantynes' small Timaru branch store are proving a huge hit.

In an exclusive interview, the book and stationery chain's new owners tell Karyn Scherer about their plans for one of the best-known names in NZ retailing.

Now is the time to be extra kind to your nails to keep them in good condition through the cooler months.

Tickets are now on sale for one of the most spectacular events of the year - the Brancott Estate World of Wearable Art Awards in Wellington. Bringing together art and fashion in a two-hour show.

We like it when fashion gets thoughtful, and clearly Miu Miu does too, bringing together some of fashion's top "thinkers" and influencers for their Miu Miu Musings salon events to discuss the state of fashion in an intimate environment.

Hundreds of retailers will be reduced to cash-only trading tomorrow as Paymark begins the process of disconnecting non-compliant eftpos terminals from its network.

Ombudsman Deborah Battell says her office has received complaints from travellers that paying in their home currency when using credit cards may actually cost them more.

They're out of the way, but worth it. Diana Clement visits stores that are destinations in themselves.

With another birthday looming, I've been leaving my usual discreet notes on the caregiver's laptop, suggesting gift ideas for an ageing gentleman with the jaded palate of a prehistoric turtle.

A walking tour with a difference gives shopaholics the perfect introduction to Sydney.

Smartphone entrepreneur wins Hi-Tech award, and attracts some big-name customers.

The exodus of residents after February's quake has been mapped out in detail for the first time.

A family of five could save $250 a week by making small adjustments to driving, supermarket shopping and power usage.