Retail sales using electronic cards have fallen for the fourth month in a row, with the drop blamed on the housing market slowdown.

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Topshop gift cards will still be valid, as the fashion retailer works through receivership.

Fashion stores, bars and restaurants are opening their doors this week in what was once a desolate, earthquake damaged central business district.

A high street fashion retailer has gone into receivership barely two years after opening because of tough competition.

Facebook has discovered an “influence” operation spent $US100,000 on US ads promoting divisive social and political messages, it says.

It is already the costliest year on record, the Insurance Council says.

Job advertisements numbers have bounced back to a record high, led by continued strong growth in the regions.

Prices have risen slightly in the latest global dairy auction, though whole milk powder slipped.