Fox Glacier businesses betting on holidays
On the main street of Fox Glacier village the sound of a lone mower has replaced the campervans and cars, as businesses hold out hope for a school holiday boost after a long and difficult winter.
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Ski fields hit by lockdown; $3m in subsidy claims
Ski fields hit by lockdown; $3m in subsidy claims
Lockdown and the end of the transtasman bubble has had a devastating impact on South Island ski fields, leading to more than $3 million in wage subsidy claims.
Christchurch section sells for $10m
'Very satisfactory': Christchurch section sells for $10m
A former bowling club site in an upmarket north Christchurch suburb has sold for $10 million.
Salvation Army opens another new facility in Belfast
Salvation Army opens another new facility in Belfast
The Salvation Army's new community centre in Belfast will open today near the new family store which was officially launched last month.
Shipping delays hold up community centre
Shipping delays hold up construction of $35.7m Hornby centre
Shipping delays have held up construction of the new $35.7 million community centre in Hornby.
Bid to scuttle Phil Mauger’s quarry plan
Bid to scuttle Christchurch mayoral candidate Phil Mauger’s quarry plan
A residents' group has renewed an ambitious campaign to curb quarry operations in its area, including Maugers Mining Ltd which plans to start operating later this year.
Police investigate Auckland-Wānaka charter flight
Police probe entrepreneur's private plane trip from Auckland to Wānaka during lockdown
Police are investigating a possible Covid-19 boundary breach after an Auckland entrepreneur and his employee left the locked-down city and flew on a chartered plane to Wānaka.
Loss of car parks puts dairy out of business
'We had just given up': Loss of car parks puts St Albans dairy out of business
A Christchurch dairy has been forced to shut up shop after the loss of its four car parks caused sales to plunge by about 60 per cent.
Scientific breakthroughs at UC
Canterbury University scientists on verge of climate-friendly breakthroughs
Researchers at Canterbury University believe they are on the verge of a breakthrough in a project to substitute fossil fuels.
Business booming in ‘wop-wops’
Business booming in ‘wop-wops’
Bex Hayman has made country cool again with her jewellery and accessories brand Whistle & Pop.
Pet food shortages causing angst for fussy felines
Pet food shortages causing angst for fussy felines
It's not just toilet paper and flour - there's also been a shortage of pet food during the Covid-19 delta outbreak.
Smell of toasties gets up nose of cafe's neighbours
Smell of toasties gets up nose of cafe's neighbours
A Picton cafe has put its upstairs neighbours' noses out of joint after strong "food smells" wafted up onto their waterfront balconies and homes.
Hostel throws in the towel as border stays closed
Fox Glacier hostel throws in the towel as border remains closed to backpackers
After $100,000 and 15 months in hibernation, a popular Fox Glacier hostel has thrown in the towel and is selling everything from the spa pools to newly laid carpets.
Migrant exodus felt in Mid Canterbury
Migrant exodus felt in Mid Canterbury
The departure of migrant workers thwarted by visa frustrations offshore is adding sting to Mid Canterbury's depleted rural sector.
Wanaka woman wants $2 million to expand beauty business
Wanaka woman wants $2 million to expand beauty business
Wanaka businesswoman Anna Ross and her partner Fergus Sully are preparing for international take-off in the beauty products industry.
Helping hand to keep coffee shop trading
Helping hand to keep Christchurch coffee shop trading
A well-known coffee shop in Heathcote that has been operating with a temporary accommodation licence following the quakes is fighting to stay open.
Fleur's famous restaurant to remain closed until level 1
Fleur's famous restaurant to remain closed until level 1
Between the Moeraki restaurant’s small space and the type of service it provides, it is not feasible to open Fleurs Place under level 2.
Christchurch brewery on top of the world - again
Christchurch brewery on top of the world - again
A family-owned Christchurch brewery has scooped another world beer award - its third in three years.
Retail boss named Foodstuffs South Island CEO
Foodstuffs South Island names new chief executive: Fashion retail boss takes helm
The former managing director of upmarket Christchurch retailer, Ballantynes & Co, will take over as Foodstuffs South Island's new chief executive.
High-profile café becomes Covid casualty
High-profile café becomes Covid casualty
High-profile Wellington café Prefab is ceasing operations immediately and staff have been given notice of redundancy.