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Have you ever thought about becoming a penguin keeper? Here's your chance

They say you should never work with animals or children, but the penguin keepers at the International Antarctic Centre in Christchurch disagree and say it is the best job in the world.

Compulsory health checks for port staff unlawful

Compulsory health checks for Lyttelton port staff deemed unlawful

The Lyttelton Port Company’s introduction of compulsory health checks for staff has been ruled unlawful.

Willowbank Wildlife Reserve marks 50 years

Kirsty Willis with a young lion. Photo: Supplied / Willowbank

Family-run Willowbank Wildlife Reserve marks 50 years

The Willowbank Wildlife Reserve in Christchurch started as a family dream - and 50 years on, it's still thriving.

Planned staff cuts worry rest home residents

George Manning rest home residents Val Smith (left) and Jean Potter. Photo: RNZ / Anna Sargent

Rest home residents fear planned staff cuts will have big impact on care

Residents at a Christchurch rest home are worried the proposed cuts to caregiver staff will mean there are fewer people to look after them.

Ultimate event for women on this weekend

The Christchurch Women’s Lifestyle Expo 2024 is on Saturday, October 5, and Sunday, October 6, at...

Win an incredible holiday package at the ultimate event for women this weekend

The much-loved Women’s Lifestyle Expo is coming to Christchurch this weekend, bringing together close to 150 of the finest lifestyle brands under one roof at Wolfbrook Arena.

Foodstuffs merger decision bad for shoppers

Will the Commerce Commission's Foodstuffs merger decision hurt shoppers?

The Commerce Commission's decision not to allow a planned merger of Foodstuffs' North Island and South Island divisions could be bad news for shoppers - at least initially.

Commission blocks Foodstuffs' merger

Commerce Commission blocks Foodstuffs' North and South Island merger

The Commerce Commission has declined Foodstuffs' proposal to merge its North Island and South Island divisions.

The 'streety' who keeps the peace

'If all beggars were like Garry, they’d have my respect'

To some people, all beggars seem the same, but on Christchurch's Stanmore Rd there's a 'streety' businesses call on to handle troublemakers.

More than 600 jobs could be cut at meatworks

Workers listen to the proposal to close the plant. Photo: Supplied

Canterbury meatworks set to cut hundreds of jobs

More than 600 staff could lose their jobs under a plan to close down a Timaru meatworks.

Pak’nSave under way in Rolleston

Construction of the new Rolleston Pak’nSave is expected to be completed in late 2025. Photo:...

Pak’nSave construction under way in Rolleston

Construction of the South Island’s largest Pak’nSave supermarket is under way in Rolleston.

Luxury hotel plan 'won’t thrill neighbours'

An artist's interpretation of the hotel. IMAGE: SUPPLIED

Luxury hotel plan 'won’t thrill neighbours'

A luxury hotel in Queenstown has been granted consent by a fast-track consenting panel - which notes the decision won’t thrill neighbours.

More details about Homebase supermarket revealed

Customers won't even have to get out of their car to shop at new Chch supermarket

The expanded Homebase shopping centre in Christchurch will be home to one of the city's first full-service direct-to-boot, click-and-collect supermarkets.

$2.5m rebuild for popular holiday park

The temporary buildings at Spencer Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park will be replaced by new facilities....

$2.5m rebuild for popular holiday park

The facilities at a popular holiday park near Christchurch will be rebuilt after its toilet and kitchen were destroyed in a fire.

Do we need to start tipping hospo staff in NZ?

Do we need to start tipping hospo staff in NZ?

A Kiwi hospitality entrepreneur hopes to flip the New Zealand culture of 'no tipping' at bars and restaurants.

More Marks than women in NZ top jobs

More Marks than women in NZ chief executive roles

There are more men named Mark than there are women in chief executive roles with companies listed on the NZSX.

Market day mania returns to town

Thousands of people are expected to descend on Ashburton for the town's annual Market Day.

Tupperware declares bankruptcy

Tupperware has been trying to turn its business around for about four years. Photo: Getty Images

Iconic company Tupperware files for bankruptcy

Tupperware Brands has filed for bankruptcy after its financial losses mounted and demand for its once-iconic food storage containers dwindled.

New Fonterra plant to create jobs

Fonterra is about to turn over the first sod for a new $75 million high value protein plant at...

New Fonterra plant promises to create jobs for locals

Work is due to start this month on Fonterra’s $75 million protein development plant at its Studholme site near Waimate.

Horticulture companies moving into Canterbury

A reliable water supply and cheaper land have attracted growers looking to diversify to Canterbury, a horticulture supply firm says.

Supermarkets banned from selling booze

New World supermarkets across the South Island will have their off-licenses suspended for 48 hours from 7am on October 8.

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