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Retail therapy: Men with style
Viva visited the fantastic Man Style exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGC) recently, and spotted two local designers representing New Zealand menswear.

<i>Gill South</i>: Aisle beware
Going grocery shopping with a nutritionist is an eye-opening experience for Gill South.

On the search for treasures
There are few shopping outings more fun and fascinating than exploring vintage stores on a lazy weekend afternoon. Libby Nicholson-Moon uncovers some of the best in Auckland.

Weddings: With this ring ...
If you are about to buy engagement and wedding rings, Phil Grieve says there are a few aspects to take into consideration.

Wedding notebook: Diary it
If you need more inspiration and ideas for the big day, don't miss the Bride & Groom Show on May 1 at Ellerslie Racecourse.

Authors write their own paycheques
It is a truism in the publishing industry that very few Kiwis get rich by writing a book.

REDgroup creditors out $21m
REDgroup's unsecured New Zealand creditors were owed $21.5 million when the company went into voluntary administration.

Whitcoulls, Borders had $2.9m in bank
Booksellers Whitcoulls and Borders went into administration last week with $2.9 million in the bank, according to a report by administrator Ferrier Hodgson.

Christchurch earthquake: Retailers face future on the fringe
Christchurch's small CBD traders will be forced out to fringe areas like Riccarton, Addington and Sydenham, says one property expert.