The largest ship ever to visit New Zealand, Cunard's magnificent Queen Mary 2, is expected to turn heads today when she call at Auckland as part of her third world voyage.

Two new limited-edition designer eco bags from award-winning fashion designer Trelise Cooper's are available in Countdown, Woolworths and Foodtown stores.

Fashion designer Trelise Cooper and Managing Director of Green Carbon Seeby Woodhouse have partnered together to offset the carbon footprint of the Trelise Cooper head office and her New Zealand retail outlets.

Air New Zealand today announced it has engaged Trelise Cooper, one of New Zealand's leading fashion designers, to assist in the design of the next Air New Zealand uniform.

Wellington, Dec 27 NZPA - Air New Zealand's controversial uniforms are tipped to be on their way out.

Zambesi designed the uniforms four years ago but the colours -- teal, greenstone and schist -- and designs did not win favour with staff or customers.

Auckland, Nov 28 NZPA - Fashion designer Trelise Cooper's stepdaughter, who pleaded guilty to drug charges, including supplying methamphetamine, has avoided jail.

143 New Zealanders leave Auckland this Friday to go to Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and China to help build 162 homes in 5 days, joining 3,000 volunteers from around the world.

In celebration of Mot and Chandon as official champagne of Air New Zealand Fashion Week, Mot Ambassador Trelise Cooper has kissed and signed a Jeroboam of Mot and Chandon Imperial, all in the name of charity.

Habitat for Humanity New Zealand's latest building project will commence next Tuesday, September 22, when the housing charity starts construction on a four-bedroom home in Auckland's Viaduct during Air New Zealand Fashion Week.

More than 58% of young people belong to a community group, club or team.

The contribution young people make to the community is being celebrated and encouraged on UN International Youth Day and New Zealands Hoodie Day, 12 August.