EconomyNo Rugby World Cup boom in latest card statsThere's no sign of any Rugby World Cup spend up in the latest electronic card statistics for September published this morning. 10 Oct 09:45 PM
LifestyleRetail therapy: Diary it<i>Viva</i> is delighted to announce "First Light - Fashion's Night Out" on Friday September 30, the first event in a year-long schedule of activities planned by the High Street Guild.20 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionDebbie Mayo-Smith: Staff or management - where does responsibility lie?With World Cup fever riding high with our hospitality and tourism industry, I'd like to pose a timely forward thinking question18 Sep 09:30 PM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl Nissen: Can't buy me love ... but pays billsWhen the money comes in slower than it goes out, experiences an emotion from her youth - pay-day panic.11 Sep 09:30 PM
RetailStick to reputable sites for All Black jerseys, says Consumer NZ Consumer NZ says anyone wanting to head online for one of the new All Blacks jerseys should make sure they stick to reputable websites.04 Aug 02:15 AM
LifestyleDream dress turned into a nightmareA Christchurch bride-to-be was reduced to tears after receiving a dodgy wedding dress ordered over the internet.30 Jul 05:30 PM
BDBDRetailJust Jeans operator set to close storesPremier Investments Ltd - operator of Just Jeans, Jay Jays and others, is set to close 50 retail shops in a trans-Tasman brand shuffle.25 Jul 04:55 AM
BusinessBallantynes redundancies 'last resort'Staff at Christchurch's exclusive Ballantynes department store have been told redundancies at the store were a 'last resort'.20 Jul 01:12 AM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl Nissen: Happiness comes in packages"Oh look, another EziBuy catalogue," says my husband, with just a hint of sarcasm in his voice.17 Jul 09:30 PM