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A mock-up of Popeyes Famous Louisiana Chicken on the corner of Papanui Rd and Wyndham St in...

Popeyes the latest US fast food giant to eye up Christchurch

United States drive-through restaurant brand Popeyes has been given the green light to open its first site in Christchurch in Papanui. Tahua Group Ltd, an Auckland-based company, has been granted a...

Warbirds Over Wānaka brings in more than $57m

Warbirds Over Wānaka 2026 airshow contributed nearly $60 million to the regional economy, a new...

Warbirds Over Wānaka brings in more than $57m

An economic impact report by Christchurch consultants, The Curiosity Company, shows the Warbirds Over Wānaka airshow contributed more than $57m to the regional economy this year.

Buying back BNZ not 'a kick arse idea' - Luxon

Buying back BNZ is not 'a kick arse idea to be honest with you' - PM

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon took a jab at his coalition partner's election policies and positions during his trip to Christchurch on Thursday.

Luxon opens airport's $40m expansion

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at Christchurch Airport on Thursday. Photo: NATHAN MCKNINNON / RNZ

PM opens Christchurch Airport's $40m expansion

"If we could turn the rest of NZ into Canterbury it would be fantastic," said Prime Minister Christopher Luxon when opening a $40m expansion of Christchurch Airport's freight handling area on Thursday.

From rock bottom to business leader

Steven Ayers at his Avonhead mall store with the life-sized Gollum statue. Photo: Kees Chalmers

How a Christchurch teacher created a million-dollar gaming and collectables business

Steve Ayers hit rock bottom after his marriage broke up and he lost his job at a Christchurch primary school. Now he runs a million-dollar business and opened his first retail store at Avonhead mall last week.

Dawn Aerospace takes off

Dawn Aerospace chief executive Stefan Powell with the Mk-II Aurora spaceplane. Photo: Supplied...

Christchurch aerospace company's value takes off

Dawn Aerospace has raised NZ$43m in its latest funding round, rocketing the company to a NZ$335m valuation.

The SUV that sells for more secondhand than new

The Toyota Prado. Photo: Supplied / Toyota

The SUV that sells for more secondhand than new

There is one vehicle in New Zealand that sometimes sells for more secondhand than it does new.

Canterbury no longer NZ's top regional economy

Canterbury has been knocked off the top spot as the country's best performing region, an ASB report shows.

Deli meals recalled

Photo: Supplied / New Zealand Food Safety

Canterbury supermarket included in recall of meals due to possible glass contamination

A recall of store-made deli meals has been issued for three South Island supermarkets because of the possible presence of glass.

Wilson Parking and former South Island boss facing off in court

Wilson Parking says Peter Turner exploited his position at the company to start up Mainland...

Wilson Parking and former South Island boss facing off in court

New Zealand’s largest car park management and parking provider is chasing its former South Island boss amid claims he breached confidentiality and set up a rival business.

Developer buys more land for townhouses

An artist’s impression of part of the 25 Robins Road complex with Cecil Peak in the background....

Christchurch-based developer planning more townhouses in tourist resort

Having sold down two central Queenstown townhouse complexes, Christchurch-based Wolfbrook Residential has launched another one.

SH75 upgrade finished ahead of schedule

The Road of Regional Significance project on State Highway 75/Halswell Rd has been completed...

SH75 upgrade finished ahead of schedule

A major roading improvement project on State Highway 75/Halswell Rd in Christchurch has been completed months ahead of schedule, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says.

Night ’n Day to take over NPD fuel station sites

'Nice stepping stone for us': Night ’n Day to take over NPD sites in Christchurch and Rolleston

Night 'n Day will open retail convenience stores at NPD petrol station sites in Rolleston, Yaldhurst and Moorhouse Ave as it expands its network to 60-plus stores.

Big fine for moving shellfish out of infected area

A consignment of the green-lipped mussels. Photo: File image / Supplied

Big fine for moving mussels, oysters out of parasite-infected area

A shellfish company has been fined $24,000 for moving oysters and mussels, some of which were sent to Christchurch for live export, outside of a parasite-infected biosecurity containment zone.

Iconic 136-year-old pub saved from closure

Liz and Grahame Jones have run the Oturehua Railway Hotel for 17 years. If there is no buyer,...

Iconic 136-year-old pub saved from closure

A historic South Island pub described as a "very big part of the community" has been saved from closure.

NZ property management firm cracks $1b mark

A New Zealand firm which recently acquired the new Mitre 10 Mega on Prestons Rd in Christchurch has passed $1b in assets under management and is planning to expand.

Super round at new stadium defies forecast

Rugby fans line up outside One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha before a game. PHOTO: ONE NEW...

Super round at Christchurch’s new stadium defies forecast

Hosting three days of sold-out Super Rugby Pacific games over a super round at Christchurch’s new indoor stadium has paid dividends for the city after visitors spent $13 million.

Opening date set for uni campus

An artist’s impression of the new University of Otago’s Christchurch campus building, Wai-Ora,...

Opening date set for Christchurch uni campus

A troubled and long-delayed Otago University building in Christchurch finally has an opening date.

Number of people with $1m-plus mortgages balloons

The number of people with a mortgage larger than $1 million has increased 15% year-on-year. Photo...

Number of people with $1m-plus mortgages balloons

More than 130,000 people now have a mortgage over $1 million, according to the latest figures on the country's debt.

Australia's minimum wage tops $1000 a week

Australia's minimum wage tops $1000 a week

Workers on the minimum wage in Australia will receive more than $1000 a week for the first time, but the pay bump could fuel inflation and more rate rises.

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