Freight hub could bring big benefits
Large freight hub could bring big benefits to Canterbury
Early discussions are under way to develop the South Island’s largest freight hub in Rolleston.
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NZ Post may stop delivering to individual letterboxes
NZ Post may stop delivering to individual letterboxes
NZ Post could eventually stop delivering mail to individual letterboxes and instead require clusters of boxes under proposed changes - and the Postal Workers Union isn't happy.
High costs have cruise liners bypassing New Zealand
High costs have cruise liners bypassing New Zealand
Cruise leaders say last season injected more than $1.3 billion into the economy, but they are concerned rising costs now have cruise lines looking elsewhere.
Big bank's interest rate warning
Big bank's interest rate warning
It may soon be a good time to lock in a longer-term home loan rate, ANZ economists say.
Wigram director jailed for serious tax offences
Wigram director jailed for serious tax offences
The director of a Christchurch company, which received more than $3.2m in Covid wage subsidies and support payments, has been jailed for what a judge called the "worst" tax offending of its kind in 20 years.
How much have prices risen since the pandemic?
How much have prices risen since the pandemic?
Inflation may be back within the Reserve Bank's target range, but many everyday items and services cost much more than they did before the Covid pandemic.
Rise of super-sized sandwiches in NZ
Rise of super-sized sandwiches in NZ
The humble sandwich has been elevated into a fulsome meal, with many cafes and delis around Christchurch offering super-sized, American-style XXL sandos.
'Dodgy': Supermarkets remove website sort-by-price option
'Dodgy': Supermarkets remove website sort-by-price option
Two major supermarket chains have taken away some online customers ability to sort grocery items by price - a move labelled "dodgy" and "cheeky" by some consumers.
Postal deliveries may be cut to twice a week
Postal deliveries may be cut to twice a week
The government is proposing a rule change that could mean fewer mail deliveries to many parts of the country.
Airport set to double its freight capacity
Airport set to double its freight capacity
Christchurch Airport has signed a multimillion-dollar contract to double its freight-handling capacity.
Smoke Butchery closes its doors
Smoke Butchery closes its doors
The owners of a central Ashburton butchery have been forced to close the business.
Woolston bookstore facing big rent hike
Christchurch bookstore owner facing 40% rent hike
A Christchurch bookstore could be facing its final chapter as rising costs and changing tastes impact the business.
Major hotel operator returns to city
Major hotel operator returns to Christchurch
Millennium and Copthorne Hotels is returning to Christchurch for the first time since the earthquakes after agreeing to buy a multi-million dollar 67-room facility.
Former Abercrombie & Fitch boss facing sex charges
Former Abercrombie & Fitch boss facing sex charges
Warning: graphic content. The former long-time chief executive of US fashion giant Abercrombie & Fitch has been charged with sex trafficking and prostitution involving dozens of men.
Another supermarket gets green light
Another supermarket gets green light in Rolleston
A resource consent has been approved to build a second Woolworths supermarket in Rolleston.
Organic waste plant planned for Templeton
Organic waste plant planned for Templeton
A high-tech organic waste processing facility is planned for Templeton within the quarry complex off Miners Rd.
Nearly 400,000 people now on a benefit
Nearly 400,000 people now on a benefit
A record 391,224 people are now on some form of benefit in NZ - almost the same proportion of the population as after the Global Financial Crisis.
South Island's best forklift operators rise to the top
South Island's best forklift operators rise to the top
Some of the South Island's best forklift operators showed off their skills over the weekend as they competed for the chance to vie for national honours.
Dairy company chief executive resigns
Canterbury dairy company chief executive resigns
The head of embattled dairy company Synlait Milk has resigned just weeks after the company secured its survival.
Shoppers pack out China Town Market on opening day
Shoppers pack out Wigram's China Town Market on opening day
The owner of a new Asian food market in south-west Christchurch was over the moon with the big turnout on opening day.