Shopping centre expansion back on track
The expansion of a Rolleston shopping and office complex is set to continue after it was put on hold in late 2024 due to challenging economic conditions.
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Easter booze restrictions may disappear soon
Restrictions on Easter, Anzac Day booze sales may disappear soon
Some restrictions on the Easter, Anzac Day and Christmas alcohol sales could be gone by as soon as Good Friday.
Family leave dairy farm behind
'Loving it': Family leave dairy farm behind to take on new roles
A father of two left his family farm in Canterbury so his wife could "do what she wanted to do" for a job.
Radio man's time at Compass FM at an end
Radio man's time at Rangiora-based Compass FM at an end
Mike Le Petit has had a profound effect on the structure and future of radio in Canterbury and across NZ.
Rare car specialist set to retire
Rare car specialist set to retire
Rolls-Royce and Bentley specialist Bruce McIlroy is winding up his Canterbury car service business after more than 30 years.
Govt changes may affect your bank balance
How the Govt changes may affect your bank balance, pay, retirement savings
A host of rule changes from April 1 could make a big difference to your bank balance, pay and retirement savings. Here is what you need to know.
Stuff to close printing press
Stuff to close printing press
News publisher Stuff Group has announced the closure of its Petone printing press and the loss of 30 jobs as the print operations are moved to Christchurch.
Coffee Culture returns to Sumner
Coffee Culture returns to Sumner
The final touches are being put on Coffee Culture Sumner’s refurbished site ahead of its reopening next month, 30 years after it first opened.
Cleaners' jobs on the line
Cleaners' jobs on the line at Christchurch event venues
Venues Ōtautahi cleaners are facing job losses after the organisation put forward a proposal that includes outsourcing its cleaning operation days before the opening of Christchurch's new stadium, a union says.
Crusaders ready to move into new stadium
'Going to be an absolute game changer': Crusaders ready to move into new stadium
With Christchurch's new stadium opening in a few weeks, the Crusaders are facing a significant change - leaving their home fortress behind and adapting to life under the roof.
Briscoes, Rebel Sport trialling facial recognition tech
Briscoes, Rebel Sport trialling facial recognition tech
Facial recognition technology is being trialled at 18 Briscoes and Rebel Sport stores across New Zealand.
NZ is expensive - here's what we can do about it
NZ more expensive than most OECD countries: What can we do about it?
Reserve Bank chief economist Paul Conway says NZ is an expensive country to live in, with many products priced well above the OECD average.
Jetstar axes some flights
Jetstar axes some Christchurch flights as price of jet fuel rises
Jetstar said 12% of scheduled services had been affected, including some flights between Auckland and Christchurch.
Farmers won't step in to save factory
Farmers won't step in to save Hornby Watties factory from closure
Arable farmers labouring under low grain returns and high fuel prices have ruled out a rescue bid for Wattie’s frozen pea and vegetable factory in Christchurch.
NZ's most prosperous city
'Everyone here is so lovely': Why Christchurch is NZ's most prosperous city
Christchurch residents say the city is heading in the right direction after a regional economic report found Canterbury is outperforming the rest of the NZ in nearly every measure.
Call for 'Buy Kiwi Made' campaign amid factory closures
Call for 'Buy Kiwi Made' campaign amid factory closures
Industry leaders are calling for a new Buy Kiwi Made campaign as alarm bells sound over newly announced job losses at McCain Foods and Wattie's plan to close factories in Christchurch, Dunedin and Auckland.
Further blow to vege growers with McCain to close processing plant
Further blow to vege growers with McCain to close processing plant
McCain has announced it will close its Hastings vegetable processing plant by January 2027.
Canterbury best‑performing regional economy
Canterbury the best‑performing regional economy in NZ
ASB's latest data shows Canterbury leading NZ's regional growth, Auckland making strong gains, and Wellington slipping to the bottom of the rankings.
‘Queen of Hospo’ raising the bar for safety
‘Queen of Hospo’ raising the bar for safety on a night out
Award-winning restaurateur Karen Hattaway has returned to Christchurch with a mission – helping to make nights out in the city safer for women.
$50m to double number of public EV chargers
Govt loans $50m to double the number of public EV chargers
The government is providing interest-free loans of $52.7 million to two companies to boost the number of EV public chargers in Christchurch and around NZ.