Kiwi shoppers are about to get another Australian brand, albeit via the internet.

Australian retailer Target is coming to New Zealand, not through physical stores, but via an internet store on Trade Me.

The department store will start by offering clothing, with over 10,000 items in its range.

Trade Me said Target Australia doesn't ship through its Australian website to New Zealand, "so we're stoked to make the connection between Target and Kiwis who love a bargain".

Target, whose parent company Wesfarmers also owns Bunnings, Officeworks and KMart, is offering free shipping in New Zealand until the end of February.

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It had no affiliation with Target New Zealand Limited or Target Corporation in the US.

Target's arrival, albeit electronically, follows tough times for some New Zealand department stores, including the closure of Wellington's Kirkcaldie and Stains.

Another Australian department store David Jones, will open in its place later this year.

Other Australian brands are entering New Zealand or expanding their presence, including clothing chain Cotton On which plans to roll out a host of new stores over the next three years.