Clothing

Jockey launched the Y-Front in the U.S. in 1935 and five years later the product landed on our shores, and it's been a favourite for Kiwi men ever since. In this final episode of RNZ podcast My Heels… Audio

Three Minutes Max: short, sharp opinions from commentators around New Zealand. Niki Bezzant talks about the satisfaction in sewing. Audio

Three Minutes Max: short, sharp opinions from commentators around New Zealand. Lavina Good has her say, arguing  that the official anthem of Aotearoa should be the one sung in Te Reo. Audio

From crotch-less bloomers and women’s fashion in the late 19^th century to contraception, menstruation and abortion. Episode Four of Beyond Kate explores the politics and double standards around the… Audio

With news in recent weeks about New Zealand textile factories being priced out of the market by cheaper overseas suppliers, and the controversy over the label 'World' attaching 'Made in New Zealand'… Audio

Revelations that a fashion brand with a Kiwi-made reputation sells some stuff made offshore lifted the lid on strains in the fashion business. It also prompted a fierce push-back from the owner in the… Audio

Benny Castles from WORLD addresses the changes in the New Zealand fashion industry and the challenges of local production and more in this episode of My Heels Are Killing Me recorded live at iD… Audio

WORLD may have fallen foul of the law by labelling t-shirts as New Zealand made, when they were actually made offshore. Video, Audio

New Zealand designer Zambesi has been forced to admit not all of its collection is made in New Zealand, despite saying on its website that all of its clothing was "proudly made in New Zealand". Video, Audio

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she no longer shops at second hand clothing chain SaveMart after Checkpoint revealed the unsafe and unsanitary conditions workers endured. Video, Audio

An unusual tale of accidental ushering. Shaun D Wilson berates his flatmate, NZ Fashion Week Miromoda Emerging Designer winner Jacob Coutie, after Jacob’s stunningly poor texting leads to Shaun… Audio, Gallery

The outdoor clothing and equipment retailer, Kathmandu, says new products and control of costs have driven a solid lift in its full year profit. The company's net profit has risen to $38 million for… Audio

Could very tight clothing improve your athletic performance? We unwrap the truth with David Cox, who's been investigating such claims for The Guardian. Audio

In 2013 the Rana Plaza building in Bangladesh collapsed killing 1000 clothing workers. The tragedy resulted in a worldwide outcry and demands that international brands take steps to ensure that their… Audio

Simon Morton and Alison Ballance present a three-part series exploring the science of sweat, virtual reality and Vitamin C. This week, the function of a much-maligned bodily fluid that plays a vital… Audio, Gallery