Warbirds Over Wānaka brings in more than $57m
An economic impact report by Christchurch consultants, The Curiosity Company, shows the Warbirds Over Wānaka airshow contributed more than $57m to the regional economy this year.
Business
Buying back BNZ not 'a kick arse idea' - Luxon
Buying back BNZ is not 'a kick arse idea to be honest with you' - PM
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon took a jab at his coalition partner's election policies and positions during his trip to Christchurch on Thursday.
Luxon opens airport's $40m expansion
PM opens Christchurch Airport's $40m expansion
"If we could turn the rest of NZ into Canterbury it would be fantastic," said Prime Minister Christopher Luxon when opening a $40m expansion of Christchurch Airport's freight handling area on Thursday.
From rock bottom to business leader
How a Christchurch teacher created a million-dollar gaming and collectables business
Steve Ayers hit rock bottom after his marriage broke up and he lost his job at a Christchurch primary school. Now he runs a million-dollar business and opened his first retail store at Avonhead mall last week.
Dawn Aerospace takes off
Christchurch aerospace company's value takes off
Dawn Aerospace has raised NZ$43m in its latest funding round, rocketing the company to a NZ$335m valuation.
The SUV that sells for more secondhand than new
The SUV that sells for more secondhand than new
There is one vehicle in New Zealand that sometimes sells for more secondhand than it does new.
Canterbury no longer NZ's top regional economy
Canterbury no longer NZ's top regional economy
Canterbury has been knocked off the top spot as the country's best performing region, an ASB report shows.
Deli meals recalled
Canterbury supermarket included in recall of meals due to possible glass contamination
A recall of store-made deli meals has been issued for three South Island supermarkets because of the possible presence of glass.
Wilson Parking and former South Island boss facing off in court
Wilson Parking and former South Island boss facing off in court
New Zealand’s largest car park management and parking provider is chasing its former South Island boss amid claims he breached confidentiality and set up a rival business.
Developer buys more land for townhouses
Christchurch-based developer planning more townhouses in tourist resort
Having sold down two central Queenstown townhouse complexes, Christchurch-based Wolfbrook Residential has launched another one.
SH75 upgrade finished ahead of schedule
SH75 upgrade finished ahead of schedule
A major roading improvement project on State Highway 75/Halswell Rd in Christchurch has been completed months ahead of schedule, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says.
Night ’n Day to take over NPD fuel station sites
'Nice stepping stone for us': Night ’n Day to take over NPD sites in Christchurch and Rolleston
Night 'n Day will open retail convenience stores at NPD petrol station sites in Rolleston, Yaldhurst and Moorhouse Ave as it expands its network to 60-plus stores.
Big fine for moving shellfish out of infected area
Big fine for moving mussels, oysters out of parasite-infected area
A shellfish company has been fined $24,000 for moving oysters and mussels, some of which were sent to Christchurch for live export, outside of a parasite-infected biosecurity containment zone.
Iconic 136-year-old pub saved from closure
Iconic 136-year-old pub saved from closure
A historic South Island pub described as a "very big part of the community" has been saved from closure.
NZ property management firm cracks $1b mark
NZ property management firm cracks $1b mark
A New Zealand firm which recently acquired the new Mitre 10 Mega on Prestons Rd in Christchurch has passed $1b in assets under management and is planning to expand.
Super round at new stadium defies forecast
Super round at Christchurch’s new stadium defies forecast
Hosting three days of sold-out Super Rugby Pacific games over a super round at Christchurch’s new indoor stadium has paid dividends for the city after visitors spent $13 million.
Opening date set for uni campus
Opening date set for Christchurch uni campus
A troubled and long-delayed Otago University building in Christchurch finally has an opening date.
Number of people with $1m-plus mortgages balloons
Number of people with $1m-plus mortgages balloons
More than 130,000 people now have a mortgage over $1 million, according to the latest figures on the country's debt.
Australia's minimum wage tops $1000 a week
Australia's minimum wage tops $1000 a week
Workers on the minimum wage in Australia will receive more than $1000 a week for the first time, but the pay bump could fuel inflation and more rate rises.
BP accused of not giving customers the correct discounts
BP accused of not giving customers the correct discounts
The Commerce Commission is taking fuel company BP to court, alleging it failed to give customers discounts they were entitled to.