Wellington, Jan 26 NZPA - A supplier to New Zealand-wide Champions of the World sportswear chain has dropped its liquidation suit, following the sale of the retailer.

Wellington, Oct 9 NZPA - The Serious Fraud Office has launched an investigation into collapsed clothing manufacturer Lane Walker Rudkin Industries (LWR) after the receiver referred a matter to it.

Wellington, Sept 17 NZPA - The receiver of clothing manufacturer Lane Walker Rudkin Industries has referred a matter to the Serious Fraud Office.

Wellington, July 23 NZPA - A Mapua-based man withdrew all his $190,000 in savings in $20 notes from Westpac today and deposited it in Nelson Building Society in protest at the bank's refusal to grant him a mortgage.

Wellington, July 14 NZPA - Collapsed textile manufacturer Lane Walker Rudkin Industries owes creditors $121 million, according to the receivers' first report.