Deaf man 'hopeful' for change at Burger King after apology
Christchurch dad Barry Kay says he is happy with Burger King's apology after a staffer at its Shirley store yelled and swore at him as he tried to order at the drive-thru.
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People encouraged to stop giving money to beggars
'Trapped in a cycle': People encouraged to stop giving to street beggars
A group working to help people begging for money on Christchurch streets is encouraging pedestrians to donate to social agencies rather than give directly to the beggars.
Influx of Aucklanders anticipated
Influx of Aucklanders anticipated
Air New Zealand is expecting more than 6000 Aucklanders to fly to Queenstown once the borders reopen.
Happy customers under traffic light system
Smooth sailing, happy customers reported over first weekend of traffic light system
Many businesses are giving the new Covid-19 traffic light system a tick of approval after this weekend's first big test.
Benefits of craft beer
Canterbury growers - and dogs - to benefit from craft beer
The growing popularity of NZ craft beers overseas is benefiting Canterbury barley and hops growers.
Swedish giant Ikea to open in Auckland
Swedish giant Ikea to open in Auckland, Christchurch outlet still on the cards
Swedish furniture and homeware giant Ikea has made a big step forward in its plans to move into New Zealand.
My Vaccine Pass needed at libraries and pools
My Vaccine Pass needed to enter Christchurch libraries, pools and other public facilities
A My Vaccine Pass will be needed from Friday to enter most public facilities in Christchurch, the city council says.
Tarras cafe to close over Covid stance
Tarras cafe to close over Covid stance
A South Island cafe is set to close its doors over what appears to be a stance against the Government's Covid-19 vaccine mandate.
McDonald's requires vaccine passport to dine in
McDonald's requires vaccine passport to dine in
Anyone not vaccinated will be denied entry into McDonald's after the fast-food franchise announced diners will need a vaccine passport to enter its stores.
Hoping for busy weekend in traffic light system
Christchurch bars, cafes hoping for busy weekend in new traffic light system
Christchurch bar and cafe owners say everyone will be asked to show their vaccine certificates at the door from Friday.
Freedom campers welcome - but in 'right vehicle, right place'
Freedom campers welcome - but in 'right vehicle, right place'
Tougher freedom camping laws and fines or penalties of up to $1000 are set to be introduced.
Building firm in liquidation
Building firm in liquidation
A building company that operated for only 12 months went into liquidation owing nearly $170,000, a liquidator’s report says.
Countdown distribution workers win pay rise after strike
Countdown distribution workers win pay rise after strike
Countdown supermarket distribution centre workers have won a pay rise after a three-day strike last week.
Online meal delivery service bites into district’s growth
Online meal delivery service bites into district’s growth
Hundreds of orders have flooded into a new online meal delivery app and website since it was launched in the Selwyn district this month.
New twist on English-style period homes
New twist on English-style period homes proving popular in Christchurch
A visit to North London provided the foundation for Vincent Holloway to bring the English-style architecture of yesteryear back to Christchurch.
Port 'in talks' with unvaccinated staff
Lyttelton Port 'in talks' with 20 unvaccinated staff after mandate confirmed
The Lyttelton Port Company has determined all of its staff will need to be vaccinated.
Tributes pour in for Jake Millar
Tributes pour in after Unfiltered founder Jake Millar dies aged 26
Entrepreneur and former Christchurch Boys' High student Jake Millar has died, aged 26.
Development won’t bear name of local hero
Development won’t bear name of Christchurch businessman
A new development in Christchurch will not bear the name of a local hero award winner after a heated debate over naming roads after people.
Don’t reopen bottle shops, project worker says
'Worst site in Christchurch for a liquor store'
A business mogul's exploitation of migrant workers at Christchurch liquor stores may see a plan to reopen three bottle shops in the city's most deprived areas rejected.
Rangiora Vet Centre reigns supreme
Rangiora Vet Centre reigns supreme
Staff whooped and hollered as the Rangiora Vet Centre was announced the supreme award winner at the recent North Canterbury Business Awards.