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LG first major smartphone brand to exit market

LG's flagship models have suffered from software and hardware mishaps which, combined with slower...

LG first major smartphone brand to exit market

South Korea's LG Electronics will wind down its loss-making mobile division after failing to find a buyer - a move set to make it the first major smartphone brand to withdraw from the market.

Transtasman bubble: Airports, airlines ready to roll

Australia's one-way travel bubble with New Zealand resumes this afternoon. Photo: File/NZ Herald

Transtasman bubble: Airports, airlines ready to roll

Airports and airlines are getting ready to roll as they wait for tomorrow's announcement on the timing of a quarantine-free transtasman bubble.

House prices increase 16.1% in a year

House prices increase 16.1% in a year - first-home buyers feel 'squeeze'

The latest CoreLogic data shows Christchurch's average property value increased by 11.9% in a year, while nationally house prices were up 16.1% - the biggest jump since 2006.

McCaw considers legal action over CBD gummies

Richie McCaw. Photo: Getty Images / File

Richie McCaw considering legal action over cannabidiol gummies scam

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Richie McCaw is considering legal action against a company selling CBD (Cannabidiol) products under his name without consent.

Strong growth in forestry export prices

'Good news for NZ exports': Forestry export prices reaching three-year highs

Timber prices have been on a strong run since November due to Chinese demand and a gap in supply, says a Canterbury forestry consultant and exporter.

‘Builders wanted’ signs on vehicles

Dunedin carpenter Malcolm Hill (left) and Fahey Kwiat Builders director Jon Kwiatkowski at a work...

‘Builders wanted’ signs on vehicles

As construction begins to boom in the South Island, builders have started using novel methods of attracting more staff to keep up with demand.

Covid-19: Tourism Infrastructure Fund reopened

Covid-19: Tourism Infrastructure Fund reopened - hardest hit regions getting priority

The Government's Tourism Infrastructure Fund has been reopened and the regions hardest hit by a lack of overseas visitors will get priority, the Tourism Minister announced in Kaikōura today.

Significant increase in flying doctor missions

The NZFD plane. Photo: Williams Corporation / NZDF

Significant increase in missions for NZ's flying doctors

With four planes and bases in Christchurch and Nelson, the NZ air ambulance upped its critical-care patient transfer services between hospitals by six per cent last year.

LVRs put brakes on housing market as prices drop 4%

House prices have come under pressure as result of changes to the loan to value to ratio...

LVRs put brakes on housing market as prices drop 4%

The return of higher deposit requirements for investors has put the brakes on the housing market in March, with property values in Christchurch falling by $30,000.

Power bills set to rise for some in South Island

Power bills set to rise for some in South Island

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Power bills are on the way up for more than 90,000 consumers.

Booked out baches: Kiwis rush for Easter escape

Simone Scoppa of Bookabach says it's looking like a "nearly sold-out situation" across the...

Booked out baches: Kiwis rush for Easter escape

Kiwis around the country appear keen to make the most of the long Easter weekend as Bookabach reports most of its stock booked out.

Ideas grow into business enterprises

Ideas growing into businesses for North Canterbury entrepreneurs

Enterprise North Canterbury says it has been flooded with enquiries since last year’s lockdown, as residents take the opportunity to re-examine their goals.

DIY stores face 'critical shortage' amid housing push

Carter Holt Harvey's decision to cut timber supplies for three hardware and building supplies...

DIY stores face 'critical shortage' amid housing push

Builders are at risk of going under as Mitre 10, Bunnings and ITM face a dire shortage of timber after CHH's decision to cut its supplies due to accelerated house construction.

Covid-19: Imported potatoes hurting local industries

Kiwis love their hot chips - but our local industry is under threat. Photo: File

Covid-19: Imported potatoes hurting local industries

"It is very difficult for New Zealand farmers to compete with," says potato farmer Ross Hewson of Canterbury where nearly 70 per cent of the NZ's crop is grown.