$10 block of cheese 'actually pretty yum'
$10 block of cheese 'actually pretty yum'
A new $10 block of cheese has got the tick from budget-savvy food lovers - and it reportedly tastes as good as some more expensive options.
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Ballantynes to fill H&J Smith site in Invercargill
Ballantynes to fill H&J Smith site in Invercargill
The closure of H&J Smith was a reason to open a satellite Ballantynes in Invercargill, the Christchurch-based department store's chief executive says.
Ballantynes moves into Invercargill
Ballantynes moves into Invercargill
Christchurch department store and online retailer Ballantynes is set to open its fourth NZ shop in the heart of Invercargill.
Hotel management under scrutiny at licence hearing
Canterbury hotel's management under scrutiny at liquor licence hearing
Police have cited incidents involving students and raised concerns over management at The Famous Grouse in Lincoln during a hearing to determine if the hotel's liquor licence should be renewed.
Nicola Willis' plan to 'break up' supermarket duopoly
Nicola Willis' plan to 'break up' supermarket duopoly
National Party deputy leader Nicola Willis wants a third supermarket competitor to break up the current duopoly following the collapse of online grocer Supie.
RSA 'forced' to rethink plans due to debt
Christchurch RSA 'forced' to rethink plans due to debt
Christchurch Returned and Services Association (RSA) leaders say financial woes, which have left the organisation without premises, are forcing a rethink of how it operates.
NZ's instant coffees ranked
NZ's instant coffees ranked
A Consumer NZ panel has blind taste-tested nine instant coffee brands and, while there was a general correlation between price and quality, one brand bucked the trend.
Synlait chairman resigns
Synlait chairman resigns
The chairman and director of Canterbury-based company Synlait has resigned a week after an exclusive infant formula manufacturing supply deal was cancelled.
Push for business park at Lincoln
Push for business park at Lincoln
Another bid is being made to turn a block of land into a business park in Lincoln.
Person critically injured after Christchurch incident
Person critically injured after Christchurch incident
A person turned up at a Riccarton Rd business yesterday afternoon with critical injuries. The victim was helped by staff then taken to hospital.
Famous dessert brand Sara Lee in voluntary administration
Famous dessert brand Sara Lee in voluntary administration
Dessert brand Sara Lee, which was bought two years ago by a Christchurch private equity firm, has now gone into voluntary administration.
Call to look at insurance windscreen repair market
Business owner calls for commision to look at insurance windscreen repair market
A small Christchurch vehicle glass repairer wants the Commerce Commission to investigate why companies like his are not getting a fair crack at the insurance windscreen repair market.
Reserve Bank keeps official cash rate at 5.5%
Reserve Bank keeps official cash rate at 5.5%
The Reserve Bank has held the official cash rate steady, as expected, and reiterated rate cuts are a long way off.
Brackenfields Shopping Centre in Amberley for sale
Brackenfields Shopping Centre in Amberley for sale
The 27,000 square metre Brackenfields Shopping Centre in Amberley is up for sale - with a commercial real estate investment firm set to buy the $15m retail hub.
Electric skateboards recalled in US after deaths, NZ authorities respond
Electric skateboards recalled in US after deaths, NZ authorities respond
A popular electric skateboard is being recalled in the US after they were found to have been involved in multiple deaths and injuries - and authorities in NZ are urging riders to report any injuries.
Seafood theme for harbour project
Seafood theme for Kaikōura harbour project
Kaikōura’s Wakatu Quay is likely to have a seafood theme with work on the multi-million dollar commercial centre set to start in June next year.
Weet-Bix coming back to The Warehouse
Weet-Bix coming back to The Warehouse after controversy
Sanitarium says it will reinstate supplies of Weet-Bix to The Warehouse after controversy erupted last week.
Truck stop on SH1 to feed drivers
Truck stop on SH1 to feed drivers
A Truckie Rest Zone has been set up in Canterbury today to help drivers stay safe on the road.
Apology after $7.50 ATM transaction fee bungle
Apology after new mall ATM error warned of $7.50 transaction fee
An ATM machine screen error that caused public outcry over the weekend has now forced the company that operates it to apologise for the mistake.
No more Weet-Bix
No more Weet-Bix
The Warehouse has laid a complaint with the Commerce Commission about food producer Sanitarium's decision to cut off its supply of breakfast cereal Weet-Bix from the end of the month.