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PremiumEntertainmentBecoming a Kiwi Christmas elf is harder than you'd think – here's whyWe go inside one of the most exclusive schools in NZ: Santa's training school.01 Dec 11:03 PM
New ZealandSmith & Caughey's auctioning Santa sleigh in $44k lot, other fixtures, surplus stock also for saleThousands of lots are included in the auction, a majority with starting bids at $1. 10 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandSmith & Caughey’s unveils final window display, announces it will close in days11 Jun 05:24 AM
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PremiumRetail'Heartbreaking': Smith & Caughey's to close for good, almost 100 job losses21 May 03:46 PM
PremiumRetailInside the incredible rise and sad fall of Smith & Caughey’s – why it is closing for good21 May 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: The screeching U-turn that led to OCR cutOPINION: The economy is stuffed. House prices are going backwards.17 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSmith & Caughey's saved: Smaller Queen St store and 100 jobs to stayThe Newmarket store is to close next month; 100 redundancies after staff consultation.06 Aug 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailLifeline for an icon: Smith & Caughey's may be savedUnder a new proposal, the retailer would have a smaller presence in Queen St building.30 Jul 02:45 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careWho owns Smith & Caughey’s? What now for $120m fortune?Names behind one of New Zealand's oldest retail dynasties: what next for them?09 Jun 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessKiwis caught in Ticketmaster 'hack', alleged Smith & Caughey’s data for sale on dark webThere have been developments in two major hacking incidents.02 Jun 09:23 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSmith & Caughey's falls victim to cyberattack on day of proposal to close for goodDepartment store will stay closed in interim while it works to resolve issue.29 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandSmith & Caughey’s closing: Iconic department store’s fate devastating news for Auckland CitySmith & Caughey's released a proposal to close shop yesterday.29 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailInside ‘Grande Dame's’ incredible rise, sad fall: Why Smith & Caughey’s is set to shutExclusive interview: ‘I hoped this wouldn’t come on my watch. It’s a sad day' – chairman.29 May 10:25 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionSmith & Caughey’s closing: family company formed 124 years ago owns both store propertiesTwo Auckland stores are valued at $53.5 million but what happens to buildings is unknown.29 May 01:45 AM
PremiumPremiumRetail‘Deeply emotional’: Smith & Caughey’s set to close with loss of almost 250 jobs144 year-old 'Grande Dame' of Queen St faces a 'perfect storm' of economic challenges.29 May 12:00 AM