Smith & Caughey's has been a dominant presence on Queen St for more than 140 years. It has survived two world wars and two severe depressions only to encounter a “perfect storm” in 2024 and 2025.

NZME journalist Jaime Lyth talks to people outside Smith & Caughey’s on Queen St during the store's closing-down sale. Video / Jason Dorday Smith & Caughey’s recently announced it would be ...

Auckland department store Smith & Caughey's will be shutting its doors for good on 31 July after 145 years in business. Its store on Queen Street will shut down on July 31, following its online ...

News of the pending closure of Smith and Caughey’s with the loss of 98 jobs comes as a blow, not only to the company’s loyal staff but to many other Aucklanders as well. A crushing blow for ...

Retail nostalgia fades as Smith & Caughey’s exits the changing face of Queen Street. Photo / Michael Craig Like all OG Aucklanders, I’m upset that Smith and Caughey’s in Queen St is to close ...

The city's most iconic department store is closing its doors after 145-years, with the loss of almost 100 jobs. The closure comes down to increased competition, economic hardship, and the state of ...

After 145 years in business, the Auckland department store will close on 31 July.

Celebrity stylist Sarah Stuart; Faradays owners Edward and Constance von Dadelzen; former Shortland Street star Ido Drent; rich lister Steve Owen. Photo / Herald composite Man about town Ricardo ...

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