Govt to 'turbocharge' tourism with $13.5m boost
The government wants to "turbocharge" global marketing to international visitors, with a new $13.5 million investment in Tourism New Zealand.
Business
Panelbeaters placed in liquidation
Christchurch panelbeaters goes under owing more than $600k
A Christchurch company running a panel shop repairing motor vehicles has gone under owing just over $600,000 in unpaid staff payments, tax and other bills.
Christchurch Ready Mix Concrete sold
Christchurch Ready Mix Concrete business sold
Christchurch Ready-Mix Concrete Ltd has been sold to a family-owned business in Southland.
Eco-minded fashion business on the world stage
Eco-minded fashion business on the world stage
Peri Drysdale started a Christchurch fashion company with just $200 capital and wants to show the world it is possible to deliver stylish, quality pieces without polluting the planet.
Oyster parasite returns to Foveaux Strait
Oyster parasite returns to Foveaux Strait
The start of the oyster season has been challenging, with signs of a deadly parasite in Foveaux Strait, but a factory manager says it's better than in previous years.
Tāwhaki in talks to build rocket launchpad
Canterbury aerospace centre in talks to build rocket launchpad
A Canterbury aerospace centre is considering building a launchpad to test rockets.
Staff feel like they've been 'stabbed in the back' by Woolworths
Staff feel like they've been 'stabbed in the back' by Woolworths
The union for supermarket staff says some workers feel like they are "being stabbed in the back" as Woolworths moves ahead with its restructure.
Shock $566k data bill for two months
Shock $566k data bill for two months
What would you do if you got a $566,000 internet bill for just two months usage? That was the predicament for the owner of a Christchurch business.
New supermarket on track to be finished in July
New supermarket on track to be finished in July
Owners Gaylene and Paul Thompson are counting down the days until their new FreshChoice supermarket opens in Tinwald.
OCR cut to 3.5%
OCR cut by 25 basis points to 3.5%
The Reserve Bank has cut the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.5%, as widely expected, while warning of rising economic risks.
Restaurant owner fined for selling recalled food
Restaurant owner fined $20k for selling recalled food
A Christchurch restaurant owner has been sentenced to home detention and fined $20,000 for selling food that was recalled due to unsafe levels of bacteria.
Electricity lines company forced to refund $16.9m
Canterbury electricity lines company forced to refund $16.9m for overcharging
The Commerce Commission has forced a Timaru-based electricity lines company to repay $16.9m to consumers after overcharging them.
Fears AI could be used to cut MSD benefits
Fears AI could be used to cut MSD benefits
Opponents of a law change fear it will create a legal loophole that could allow the use of artificial intelligence to cut benefits. But the Ministry of Social Development says it will not be used in that way.
Rebel Sport, Briscoes staff 'frustrated' by pay negotiations
Rebel Sport, Briscoes staff 'frustrated' by pay negotiations
A Christchurch Rebel Sport worker says staff are feeling frustrated over their pay negotiations - and now union members have given a formal strike notice.
'NZ’s coolest intern' wanted
Fancy an all-expenses-paid trip around Canterbury?
Ratepayer-funded agency ChristchurchNZ is searching for "NZ’s coolest intern" to send on a three-week, all-expenses-paid trip around Canterbury.
PM condemns 'trade war' aftermath of Trump tariffs
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon condemns 'trade war' aftermath of Trump tariffs
NZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has made his strongest condemnation yet of US President Donald Trump's tariffs, denouncing a shift away from agreed rules and the risk of a global trade war.
UC student builds multimillion-dollar property empire
UC student builds multimillion-dollar property empire
A Christchurch uni student with several property developments already under his belt is planning to ramp up his multimillion-dollar business empire.
Falling KiwiSaver balances a struggle for first-home buyers
Falling KiwiSaver balances a struggle for first-home buyers
Mortgage brokers say they are hearing from many first-home buyers wondering what to do about the slump in their KiwiSaver balances caused by Trump's tariffs.
Australian company takes ownership of MediaWorks
Australian company takes ownership of MediaWorks
Australian outdoor media company QMS has taken full ownership of New Zealand advertising and radio company MediaWorks.
Woolworths supermarkets close due to electronic pricing glitch
Woolworths supermarkets close due to electronic pricing glitch
All of NZ's 185 Woolworths stores closed for a time on Monday morning due to a problem with electronic price tags.