7+ hour, 53+ min ago   (323+ words) Outdoor goods retail company KMD Brands is divesting its Southeast Asia manufacturing facility and will phase down operations over the next 12 months as it looks to improve its capital position. The NZX and ASX-listed owner of Kathmandu, Rip Curl and…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (120+ words) RNZ Norsewear socks worn by Sir Edmund Hillary to be on display The Norsewear Farm Fleck style socks were worn by Sir Edmund Hillary on various expeditions and have graced posters and magazine covers. Until now, the socks have been…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago   (624+ words) Here's what experts recommend if you want that favourite pair to stay fresh. Alexandra Sherlock has a favourite five-year-old pair of sneakers that she refuses to part with. Thanks to washing and regular care, the RMIT lecturer still gets compliments…...

3+ mon, 6+ day ago   (393+ words) A local tech commentator says Kiwi founded Allbirds' surprise pivot from making merino shoes to AI chips is not as crazy as it sounds. The Nasdaq listed company once valued at over (US)$4 billion announced this month it was selling…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1072+ words) Taking inspiration from Leonardo da Vinci's studies of friction, the 'sneaker squeak' question cuts to a deep problem in physics. The unofficial soundtrack of every basketball, squash or hard-court tennis match is the constant high-pitched squeak or shriek of the…...

5+ mon, 21+ hour ago   (867+ words) At the gym, you might have been told not to lift weights in runners. There's a common belief that this can be bad for your performance and lead to injuries. But is it really the case? Let's unpack the science....

6+ mon, 2+ week ago   (901+ words) Despite our global reputation for being barefoot in public settings, the opinion of New Zealanders is far more nuanced. New Zealand has a global reputation as a country that is pro-barefoot. Many a traveller has commented in wonder - and disgust…...