Kitchen Things goes into receivership
A national kitchen appliance chain with a Christchurch branch has gone into receivership because of weak consumer demand and tough competition.
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Bakery worker awarded $16k after unfair dismissal
Bakery worker awarded $16k after unfair dismissal
A South Island bakery worker questioned over missing cash from a weekend market has been awarded more than $16,000 after being unjustifiably dismissed.
Cost of breaking Cook Strait ferry contract revealed
Cost of breaking Cook Strait ferry contract revealed
The bill is now $671 million after another $144m was added to the scrapped iReX ferry project cost.
Data reveals developers exploited loophole
Poll: Data reveals developers exploited contributions loophole
Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton wants the Government to give 50% of the GST made on new builds to councils after it was revealed developers saved millions by exploiting a loophole the district council is powerless to close.
From refugee to mini pastry empire
From refugee to mini pastry empire: Baker creating pies 'that inspire me’
Christchurch baker Serey Chum, 73, has built up a mini Canterbury pastry empire from humble beginnings - and earned high praise for his top-quality pies.
Brewery 'stoked' to bring home award
Amberley brewery 'stoked' to bring home coveted award
An Amberley-based brewing company has brought home a coveted International Lager trophy from the recent NZ Beer Awards in Christchurch.
State-of-the-art supermarket opens its doors
State-of-the-art supermarket opens its doors
Scores of people turned up for the official opening of Paul and Gaylene Thompson's new FreshChoice in Tinwald this week.
Sausages recalled as they may contain glass
Sausages sold in Canterbury recalled as they may contain glass
The sausages, which have been recalled after an injury was reported, were sold at shops in Christchurch and Rangiora.
Sausages sold at Canterbury stores recalled
Sausages recalled from Canterbury stores may contain glass
A batch of sausages sold at two South Island branches of a butchery has been recalled because they may contain glass.
Customers vent banking concerns
Ferrymead customers vent banking concerns
Westpac Ferrymead customers have expressed concern over the proposed hours for new community banking services.
Courier company goes under owing over $1.2m
Christchurch courier company goes under owing over $1.2m
A Christchurch courier company has buckled under financial pressure, owing creditors more than $1.2 million and leaving staff out of pocket.
Quake-damaged hotel to become five-star Sheraton
Quake-damaged hotel to become five-star Sheraton
A Christchurch hotel building that has sat empty in the central city since the earthquakes will soon become a five-star Sheraton hotel.
Ride-hailing company eyes up Chch
Ride-hailing company eyes up Christchurch
European ride-hailing company Bolt is eyeing up Christchurch after an Auckland launch quickly surpassed rider and driver targets.
Bank closed after protesters clash with police
Bank closed after protesters clash with police
An ANZ bank was closed on Friday morning after climate activists blocked access for staff and customers during a nationwide protest targeting branches across the country.
Ryman set to close care facilities
Ryman set to close care facilities
Two Christchurch retirement villages are set to close their care facilities within four months.
Business keeps craft wool processing in NZ
'We'll be the last manufacturer left': Chch business keeps craft wool processing in NZ
A Christchurch-based woollen dye house and spinning mill has been saved from the scrap heap.
Court to decide if business park bid will go ahead
Court to decide if Lincoln business park bid will go ahead
It may be known later this year if a business park in Lincoln will get the go-ahead.
Preferred locations for airport expansion named
Preferred locations for Christchurch airport expansion named
Tarras, Hawea and Cromwell are all contenders for the preferred location of the Christchurch International Airport expansion project.
What is the city council spending on?
What is the city council spending on?
About $1.6 billion will be spent on Christchurch City Council’s Annual Plan this financial year. Dylan Smits examines where it is going.
Organic veg farm loses $250k worth of crops
Canterbury organic farm loses $250k worth of crops
An organic vegetable farm in Canterbury lost about $250,000 of crops in the flooding which saturated the region in early May.