'Largest collection of earthmoving machinery in NZ'
Several big donations and new arrivals has seen an impressive collection of earthmoving machinery in Canterbury grow even larger.
Business
Three generations keep wheels turning at family business
Three generations keep wheels turning at family business
Horrell Engineering has sat at the intersection of Victoria and Wills Sts in central Ashburton for 75 years and is now run by the family’s third generation.
Petrol stations' merger approved by Commerce Commission
Petrol stations' merger approved by Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has greenlit the merger of fuel companies Gull and NPD.
'It's not an attractive job'
'Sense of hopelessness': Christchurch doctor wouldn't recommend anyone become a GP
A Christchurch-based doctor no longer advises medical students to become a GP as "it's not an attractive job" anymore.
'Much more than a postal service'
'Much more than a postal service': Residents fight to save community hub
A Christchurch book and post shop with a difference is set to close, devastating staff and customers who say it is a vital part of their community.
From immigrant dream to award-winning adviser
From immigrant dream to award-winning adviser: How Khushpreet Sidhu is helping Kiwis secure their financial future
In an industry often dominated by banks and big institutions, one Christchurch-based adviser is proving that personalised service still wins.
Dunedin beats Christchurch for disposable income
Dunedin beats Christchurch for disposable income
Dunedin has come out ahead of Christchurch in a ranking of disposable income for the five main New Zealand cities.
More businesses reporting AI identity fraud - report
More businesses reporting AI identity fraud - report
Christchurch-founded document workflow provider Lumin said sophisticated impersonation technology has reached new heights, with 90 percent of organisations concerned about being vulnerable to AI-powered fraud.
Solar farm switched on
Solar farm switched on
An 8ha "community scale solar farm" has been turned on in North Canterbury.
Cost of crossing cook strait increases for commercial vehicles, trucks
Cost of crossing cook strait increases for commercial vehicles, trucks
The Interislander is hiking its fuel surcharge to 54% on commercial vehicles and trucks crossing the Cook Strait due to soaring energy prices from the Middle East conflict.
US butter causing confusion on supermarket shelves
Cut-price US butter causing confusion on supermarket shelves
A cut-price American butter on supermarket shelves, which has been packed in Christchurch, is causing confusion among some shoppers because it's wrapped up like a Kiwi product.
Air NZ cuts affect Nelson-Chch flights
Air NZ cuts affect Nelson-Chch flights
Air New Zealand has made further cuts to some regional flights in what one mayor calls "disappointing news".
Liquidation for ‘restructure purposes’
Company that used to own premier Christchurch golf course put in liquidation
Property developer John Darby’s Clearwater Land Holdings Ltd, which previously owned Christchurch’s Clearwater golf course, has been placed in liquidation for "restructuring purposes".
Campaign launched to buy Beryl the Bedford
Campaign launched to buy Beryl the Bedford
The sale of a 1973 Bedford J1 in Christchurch led to an idea of how the truck could help a couple share their stories about improving biodiversity and protecting waterways and wildlife.
From troubled youth to president of Adidas North America
From troubled youth to president of Adidas North America
A high flying NZ executive had some sage advice for farmers at the South Island Dairy Event in Lincoln - do the right thing "no matter how hard it is".
Smart home choices more important than ever
The Star Home Show: Meet customers face to face and find fresh ideas and solutions for your home
The Star Home Show returns to Wolfbrook Arena for three days from Friday, June 26, to Sunday, June 28. If you are a business owner looking to meet customers face to face or a homeowner on the hunt for products, services, and home upgrades, this event is for you.
Peters puts brakes on planned truck law change
Winston Peters puts brakes on truck law change: 'We're going to make sure we use rail'
NZ First leader and Rail Minister Winston Peters has hinted he won't support a law change allowing trucks to carry more weight during the fuel crisis.
Apprentice rises to the challenge
Apprentice rises to the challenge
Joe McFayden is looking forward to the national final in June after he was named Canterbury's top apprentice.
Bigger, brighter and more inspiring than ever
Star Home Show: Bigger, brighter and more inspiring than ever
Christchurch’s favourite home show will return to Wolfbrook Arena from June 26-28 - and it will be bigger, brighter, and more inspiring than ever.
Peters lashes out at Labour over India trade deal
Winston Peters lashes out at Labour for supporting India trade deal
Labour is supporting an India-NZ trade agreement, giving National and ACT the numbers to enact it, and sparking criticism from NZ First which is firmly against the deal.