But just in case you want to try: The U.S. clothing market is the biggest in the world, with consumers ringing up about $292 billion on store-based purchases alone, according to Statista.

UNESCO World Heritage CentreIn 1993 Tongariro became the first property to be inscribed on the World Heritage List under the revised criteria describing cultural landscapes. The mountains at the heart ...

What’s at stake: As government procurement rules shift focus, ARC’s story shows why Māori SMEs should be central to regional growth plans. Background: ARC Asbestos Removal & Demolition grew from a ...

These include: traditional Maori foods such as rewena ethnic staples, including natto, paneer, black beans high-protein yoghurts, dairy-free cheeses and lactose-free options, reflecting market trends.

Ngā mihi nui o te matahi o te tau! Happy New Year. It is of course the Māori New Year, and yesterday we celebrated the start of Matariki and the rise of the star cluster. One of people who had a hand ...

The Wardrobe is offering free clothing and additional resources to justice-involved individuals. As part of its Returning Wardrobe program, the nonprofit will host Open Wardrobe for the formerly ...

While the national spotlight remains fixed on the revitalisation of Cook Islands Maori in schools across the country, one outer island school has been vitalising the language as its foundation. Apii ...

What's at stake: Māori economy growth now expected to double previous forecasts, hitting $200 billion by 2030. Background: Rapid asset-value growth despite pandemic disruptions; Māori economy ...

Audrey’s Outreach in Brook Park provides food, clothing and personal care items to more than 750 families each month through the support of volunteers, donations and community partnerships.

Meta sues deepfake ‘nudify’ app which uses AI to remove clothing from photos So-called “nudify” apps take photos of clothed individuals and turn them into fake nudes, even if the subjects ...

Plus-size clothing retailer Torrid says it may close up to 30% of its retail locations--close up to 180 underperforming stores-- this year as the company aims to reduce fixed costs and reinvest in ...