Horticulture companies moving into Canterbury
Horticulture companies moving into Canterbury
A reliable water supply and cheaper land have attracted growers looking to diversify to Canterbury, a horticulture supply firm says.
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Supermarkets banned from selling booze
Supermarkets banned from selling booze
New World supermarkets across the South Island will have their off-licenses suspended for 48 hours from 7am on October 8.
How the ‘Briscoes Bloke’ is still making millions
How the ‘Briscoes Bloke’ is still making millions - even in a recession
When Rod Duke became the boss of the Briscoe Group in 1988, it was illegal to sell most things on Sundays.
Mall arcade business placed in liquidation
Christchurch mall arcade and mini golf business in liquidation
The plug has been pulled on a Christchurch arcade and entertainment centre after it was placed into liquidation.
Fresh new look for Smiths City store
Fresh new look for Smiths City in Christchurch
Smiths City will merge its Colombo St outlet with its new flagship store at The Colombo Mall just 700m down the road.
Masked thieves take off with 13 handbags
'Arms laden with handbags': Masked thieves raid mall shop
Two masked women took 13 handbags worth about $3000 from a Christchurch Strandbags store.
Chch company invents 'transport for the future'
Chch company invents 'transport for the future'
A Christchurch company aims to revolutionise how we travel around cities by offering a transport option that glides above the congested roads and queues of traffic.
Lisa Fong on husband's cancer diagnosis
Move It Mama founder's life turned upside down after husband got cancer
Lisa Fong is known to many as the founder of Move It Mama, the virtual fitness platform she started at home in Christchurch.
Hundreds of jobs go in Nth Island mill closures
Hundreds of jobs go in Nth Island mill closures
Hundreds of people are set to lose their jobs after one of the central North Island's biggest employers made the call to shut two of its mills.
More people reading The Star
Nielsen survey shows the number of people reading The Star is on the rise
The latest Nielsen survey shows a 4.8 per cent rise in the number of people reading The Star - while The Press' readership has plummeted by 20 per cent.
Annual grocery report: What you need to know
Commerce Commission's first annual grocery report: What you need to know
Grocery prices are high and competition is tricky - but what's Bin Inn got to do with anything?
Retirement savings crisis looms - study
Retirement savings crisis looms for New Zealanders - study
A new report shows many NZ households are being forced to choose between relieving their immediate financial pressures or saving for the future.
'No gratitude, no acknowledgement, no apology'
Founder of cosmetic business facing angry investors
A businesswoman once celebrated for turning $50 into a multimillion-dollar cosmetics empire is now facing angry investors who are upset over how financial problems were handled.
Babysitters now earning $30-$50 an hour
Babysitters now earning $30-$50 an hour
The head of a NZ babysitting agency says the price rise is due to their changing role with people now requiring more from their babysitters.
Big hike in international visitor fee
International tourists will now have to pay $100 to enter NZ
The government is almost tripling the fee charged to most international tourists from $35 to $100 from the start of October.
Patients paying the price for GP shortage
Patients paying the price for GP shortage
A Christchurch GP says nearly 60 percent of practices have reported vacancies for doctors and nurses, while nine out of 10 family doctor clinics plan to increase their fees.
Poll: Should alcohol sales be banned after 9pm?
Poll: Should off-licence bottle shops and supermarkets have to stop selling alcohol at 9pm?
Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger has added his voice to the call for the city to look at a 9pm closing time for off-licence liquor outlets. What do you think?
Culinary collab creates mini food court
Culinary collaboration creates mini food court
Food caravan vendors have joined forces to present their own mini outdoor food court in the centre of a Canterbury town each Friday.
Supermarket refresh in Methven
Supermarket refresh in Methven
The old SuperValue supermarket in Methven has a fresh new look and name.
Brewery told to remove Kupe beer from sale
Brewery told to remove Kupe beer from sale
An Upper Hutt Brewery has been told to remove its Kupe beer from sale and take down associated promotion, after it was found to be in breach of advertising standards.
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