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Abell Rentals founding director Allan Scott stands outside his property where he is currently...

Businessman told to get rid of rental vehicles on his property

"I have survived a lot - I have come through a couple of divorces, I have come through a stroke, I have come through all the earthquakes, but there is no way I could survive the city council."

Golf course goes for $6.6m after owner's death

Terrace Downs Golf Resort has been praised as one of New Zealand's best courses. Photo: Supplied

Canterbury golf course sells for $6.6m after owner dies from Covid

One of Canterbury's top golf courses has sold under the hammer for $6.6 million following the death of its former owner from Covid-19.

View from the top of the city's biggest tower crane

Ever wondered what Christchurch looks like from the cab of the biggest tower crane ever used in the city?

'Bit of a dunga': Options sought to revitalise ageing Chch mall

David Cartwright at Bishopdale Village mall. Photo: Geoff Sloan

'Bit of a dunga': Options sought to revitalise ageing Chch mall

Would-be investors will be sounded out and businesses might grow as the city council works out how to break the cycle of decline at the ageing Bishopdale Village Mall.

Where has STA Travel customers' money gone?

The amount owed to creditors of the failed travel group STA has soared to more than $10 million, with customers told there's little chance of getting their hard earned cash back.

Latest property values ranked suburb by suburb

This house on Taylor Ave, Fendalton, is valued at between $1,225,000 and $1,295,000. Photo:...

Latest property values ranked suburb by suburb

Median property values in all but four Christchurch and Banks Peninsula suburbs have increased in the last year.

PM predicts NZ economy to 'rebound' away from recession

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she is backing New Zealand's economy to "rebound" amid the country's first recession in 11 years.

Outing ‘shoplifters, thieves’ could backfire for businesses

A noticeboard at a Christchurch supermarket that was removed yesterday after being in the...

Outing ‘shoplifters, thieves’ could backfire for businesses

The 'walls of shame' being used by some Christchurch businesses to show images of 'shoplifters and thieves' they believe have been stealing from their premises may have legal consequences.

NZ officially in recession

Covid's wrath: NZ officially in recession for first time in 11 years

New Zealand is officially in its first recession for 11 years, a casualty of the Covid fallout hammering economies around the world.

Fears elderly will pay the price for CDHB cuts

"Older people in Canterbury are around 18 per cent of the population, but they’re probably nearer...

Fears elderly will pay the price for CDHB cuts

The elderly are set to be hit hard by a Canterbury District Health Board cost-cutting drive designed to save $56.9 million.

Experts, home buyers not convinced house prices will fall

Experts, home buyers not convinced house prices will fall

Michael Franks recently signed the dotted line on a house in Christchurch with his partner - and says a short term drop in prices wasn't likely to stir up any buyers regret.

Community gets behind Canty A&P Association, raises $100k

Community gets behind Canty A&P Association, raises $100k

Nearly $100,000 has been raised by the Canterbury A&P Association’s Show Saviour campaign.

Rush expected as Wof amnesty ends

Mechanics and workshops are preparing for a wave of vehicles with overdue warrants of fitness to come in over the next few weeks.

South Island businesses: 'There are no cases down here'

Skyline Enterprises chief executive Geoff McDonald. Photo: ODT files

South Island businesses: 'There are no cases down here'

It's decision day and South Island businesses are pleading for a return to Covid alert level 1.

Travellers out of pocket after Airbnb full refund refusal

Airbnb says it has recently introduced more stringent security features on its site. Photo: Reuters

Travellers out of pocket after Airbnb full refund refusal

Travellers have been left out of pocket by Airbnb's response to the latest Covid-19 lockdown.

Consents granted for wastewater pipeline

Oceania Dairy's Glenavy plant. Photo: ODT

Consents granted for controversial wastewater pipeline

Oceania Dairy Ltd is allowed to build a 7.5km pipeline to send treated wastewater into the sea near its Glenavy milk factory.

Countdown New Brighton landlord facing rent loss from lockdowns

The company that recently added a Christchurch Countdown supermarket to its property portfolio for $5.75m says it could lose up to $2m rent from its tenants due to lockdowns this year.