Bullish burglars target gardens
'It’s soul-wrenching': Bullish burglars target gardens
Christchurch couple Roger and Maree Watts were among the victims targeted by burglars during a crime spree in the Woolston area.
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Business leaders keep close eye on Trump tariffs
Canterbury business leaders keep close eye on Trump tariffs
Canterbury business owners are feeling uneasy about United States president Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on trading partners coupled with ongoing international conflicts.
12 jobs lost as sawmill closes
12 jobs lost as sawmill closes
A dozen jobs have been lost as a South Island sawmill closes after nearly 40 years of operation.
Kathmandu to produce NZ Olympic kit
Kathmandu to produce NZ's Olympic Games kit
Christchurch-based company Kathmandu will design and produce NZ's Olympic and Commonwealth games uniforms for the next four years.
Proposal to close Kiwibank branch
Proposal to close Kiwibank's Colombo St branch
Kiwibank is considering closing its Christchurch CBD branch on Colombo St.
Criminal charges filed against HelloFresh
Criminal charges filed against NZ meal delivery company
The Commerce Commission has filed criminal charges against meal delivery company HelloFresh NZ for alleged misleading behaviour.
Women's shearing gang learn a 'wee life hack'
Women's shearing gang learn a 'wee life hack'
On a quiet rural road near Oamaru, a group of women have started "a new shearing gang" and are now honing their skills on unsuspecting lambs.
Rise in Fonterra's forecasted earnings
Rise in Fonterra's forecasted earnings
Dairy giant Fonterra has increased its forecasted earnings range by up to 25% to 55-75 cents per share for the 2024-25 season.
Airbnb owners not being held to account
Airbnb owners not being held to account
Many Airbnb owners in Christchurch are operating without consents due to a lack of enforcement.
Air New Zealand chief exec Greg Foran resigns
Air New Zealand chief exec Greg Foran resigns
Air New Zealand chief executive Greg Foran has resigned and will leave the airline in October.
Synlait appoints new chief executive
Synlait appoints new chief executive
Richard Wyeth has taken on a new challenge at Canterbury-based dairy company Synlait Milk after turning around Westland Milk Products.
New timber tower takes shape
Christchurch’s new timber tower takes shape
More than 100 large wooden columns are being installed in a four-storey central Christchurch office block which is set to open later this year.
Robotic knitters bring wool back to city
Robotic knitters bring wool garment manufacturing back to Chch
Christchurch’s Acrux Wool Systems is bringing wool garment manufacturing back to the city with the help of robotic knitters.
Orana appoints new CEO
New boss appointed to lead troubled Christchurch wildlife park's 'transformation'
The embattled Orana Wildlife Park has a new chief executive.
EV business booming despite brain drain
Chch EV business booming despite brain drain
Christchurch-based EV smart charger manufacturer Evnex is set to double its overall sales across Australasia in the next 18 months.
Airport reports big growth in net profit
Christchurch Airport reports big growth in net profit
Christchurch Airport's net profit has increased by 10.5% due to a strong international travel sector and high-performing property portfolio.
Night road works planned around stadium
Watch out for night road works, street closures around new stadium
The street upgrades around Christchurch's new $683 million central city stadium are set to be finished six months ahead of schedule.
Electricity bills to rise by almost 10%
Electricity bills to rise by almost 10%
Mercury Energy has warned residential customers to expect a near 10% rise in their electricity bills this year.
Timaru cheapest for petrol
Timaru has cheapest petrol in NZ
Data from petrol price comparison app Gaspy found Timaru has the cheapest fuel, while Greymouth was the priciest place to fill up in NZ.
Strong opposition to new bottle store
Strong opposition to new bottle store in Canterbury town
A pharmacy owner is one of more than 100 people opposing a planned new bottle store next to Leeston's Fresh Choice supermarket.