Broadband wars: Vodafone ups the stakes with $55/month all-you-can-eat fixed-wireless
Vodafone has upped the ante in the broadband wars, wiping the data cap from its $55 a month 4G fixed-wireless plan.
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Software mogul John McAfee dies in jail
Software mogul John McAfee dies in jail
Tech entrepreneur John McAfee has died in a Barcelona prison by suicide after the Spanish high court authorised his extradition to the US on tax evasion charges.
Bid on a mega tiny home or win a car at the Home & Leisure Show
Bid on a mega tiny home or win a car at the Home & Leisure Show
There is about a week to go until the Home & Leisure Show begins - and this year you’ll find thousands of ideas and inspiration to build that new home or renovate where you are.
Survey shows big cost increases for businesses
'Incredibly concerning': Survey shows big cost increases for Canterbury businesses
The Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce says the results of a business survey released today are "incredibly concerning".
Businesses face six figure power bill increases
Businesses face six figure power bill increases
Some Christchurch businesses are being hit by massive power bill rises as dry weather and a natural gas shortage wreak havoc on the electricity market.
Content Marketing: NZ businesses urged to factor in falling dollar
Content Marketing: NZ businesses urged to factor in falling dollar
Over the past month, the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) has had some mixed movements.
Media outlet accused of Family Court breach
Media outlet accused of Family Court breach after baby uplift story
A Newsroom representative and veteran journalist - supported by legal counsel and others - appeared in the Christchurch District Court today.
No lift off for Mike Pero's Pasifika Air
No lift off for Mike Pero's Pasifika Air
Businessman Mike Pero's proposed new airline, which would have flown direct from Christchurch to Rarotonga, has been grounded.
Big Tobacco behind dairy owners' postcard protest at Parliament
Big Tobacco behind dairy owners' postcard protest at Parliament
Dairy owners protesting restrictions on selling cigarettes have sent 'thousands' of postcards to Parliament that appear to have been supplied by British American Tobacco.
Landlord told she can't use her garden
Tenancy Tribunal: 'Out of her depth' landlord told she can't use her garden, laundry or mailbox
A landlord living in a sleepout behind her main rented house has been told to remove her garden furniture as she has no right to share the garden, laundry or mailbox with her tenants.
A modular solution to the housing crisis
Canterbury company's modular solution to the housing crisis
A high-tech factory in Rolleston that makes panels and modular parts for houses is shaking up the construction industry - but is battling to get buy-in to its non-traditional methods.
‘M. bovis’ response criticised
‘M. bovis’ response criticised
Significant and lasting trauma was inflicted on Mycoplasma bovis-affected farmers due to the Government’s poorly managed response to the disease outbreak, a University of Otago study has found.
Taco Bell opens its doors in Christchurch
Taco Bell opens its doors in Christchurch
The first Taco Bell in the South Island has opened in Christchurch today.
The 'super-sizing' of the urban light truck in NZ
Utes 'bigger than ever': The 'super-sizing' of the urban light truck in NZ
A decade ago, utes didn't feature among our best selling vehicles. So what's happened?
Farmers get $3500 flood clean-up grants
Canterbury farmers say $3500 flood clean-up grants 'disappointing'
Canterbury farmers who are still cleaning up after the floods earlier this month are being offered $3500.
Council loan helps seal deal for new Irish pub
$1.2m ratepayer loan helps seal deal for new Irish pub in Christchurch
A new Irish pub is set to open in October inside the central Christchurch heritage building, Shand's Emporium.
Supermarkets told to keep track of trolleys
Christchurch supermarkets told to keep track of trolleys
Supermarkets in Christchurch are on notice to do a better job of collecting their abandoned shopping trolleys.
Motorists face delays as Riccarton Rd works start
Motorists face delays as pipes dug up along busy Christchurch road
More road works are under way along a busy Christchurch road - and the city council is warning motorists to expect delays.
Lime to quit city as Neuron fires up
Lime to quit city as Neuron fires up
Lime scooters will be off Dunedin's streets from the the end of this month, but rival company Neuron Mobility is expanding its fleet in the city.
Economist admits role in massive fraud
Christchurch economist admits role in one of NZ's biggest investment fund frauds
A Christchurch-based economist charged with one of NZ's biggest investment fund frauds - allegedly involving several rich listers - has admitted his offending.