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Authors write their own paycheques
It is a truism in the publishing industry that very few Kiwis get rich by writing a book.
Make Christchurch rebuild decisions fast, says Ballantynes store boss
Richard Ballantyne, of Ballantyne's department store, says there had been concerns about the central district even before the first earthquake in September.
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: Centre of city faces financial collapse
Central Christchurch is facing financial oblivion, a local business leader says.
Union critical of how bookstores were put under administration
The National Distribution Union (NDU) has criticised the owners of troubled bookshops Whitcoulls and Borders for putting workers' jobs on the line without consultation.
Union to meet administrator over bookshop chains
Union representatives will meet the administrators of the troubled Whitcoulls and Borders bookshop chains on Monday.
Bookstores beef up security in face of fury
Extra security has been hired for Borders and Whitcoulls stores as staff face aggressive customers angry about conditions placed on redeeming gift vouchers.
Voucher holders slam Whitcoulls
Whitcoulls customers are venting their anger at the book chain, which put itself into voluntary administration last night, as it tells voucher holders they must spend the amount specified on their voucher with cash or credit cards before th
'Get in now' Whitcoulls punters told
Whitcoulls customers are being told to get in now and redeem their gift vouchers or face them becoming worthless if the company goes into receivership. Customers with vouchers or gift cards have been told today they must buy the same value
Whitcoulls stores face closure
The future of Whitcoulls - one of NZ's most famous and enduring retail chains - is in jeopardy after administrators were called in last night to run the book-retailing business.
Opponents say Royal Oak Warehouse bid threatens local business
Wayne Thompson Shops serving neighbourhoods in Onehunga, Royal Oak and Greenwoods Corner are threatened by a bid to build The Warehouse's latest store, say business owners and residents.
Westfield posts healthy profit but vagueness on plans disappoints
Westfield Group delivered 2010 earnings in line with expectations amid improving global retail markets, but said it was too early to ramp up existing plans for new development investment of up to A$1 billion ($1.3 billion) a year.
Fair Trade products selling well in NZ
Fair trade certified products are booming in NZ, despite rising food prices and low consumer confidence, latest figures reveal.