'Five-year-old Tanya would be proud'
'Five-year-old Tanya would be proud'
For Tanya Dobson, stepping into the ownership role at New World Kaiapoi fulfilled a dream she has had since she was five-years-old.
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Cantabrians among customers flocking to new Ikea store
Cantabrians among customers flocking to new Ikea store
Shoppers from as far away as Canterbury and Otago headed to Auckland's new Ikea store in its first week of operation.
Breeder thrilled to net $16.8k for elite stud ram
Breeder thrilled to net $16.8k for elite stud ram
Sheep breeder Symon Howard has topped the Canterbury A&P elite ram and ewe sale in Christchurch, selling one of his stud rams for $16,800.
CORDE building momentum after strong performance
CORDE building momentum after strong performance
Selwyn District Council-owned infrastructure company CORDE is a big player in Canterbury and beyond. Daniel Alvey reports on how the company has united various services across the sector.
Shops demolished to make way for new building
Shops demolished to make way for new building
Demolition work is under way at the Sparrows clothing store in central Ashburton to make way for a new commercial building.
Young family to take flight after big win
Young family to take flight after big win
A lucky Canterbury family has won an international travel adventure as part of McAlpines Mitre 10 MEGA Rangiora's 50th birthday celebration.
Selwyn set to get another supermarket
Selwyn set to get another supermarket
Woolworths is planning to build a new supermarket in Lincoln.
Couple open 'fresh, local and seasonal' produce store in old hall
Couple open 'fresh, local and seasonal' produce store in old hall
Fresh, local and seasonal. That has been the vision behind the Totara Store, which opens its doors this week.
Subway Rangiora changes hands
Subway Rangiora changes hands
After serving more than 1.8 million customers at Subway Rangiora over the past two decades, owners Gideon Aldridge and Roslynne Lovell are retiring.
Waimakariri economy growing
Waimakariri economy growing
The latest data shows the Waimakariri district's economy is growing, albeit modestly.
Financial advisor’s licence cancelled
Financial advisor’s licence cancelled
A Christchurch-based financial adviser who obtained more than $42,000 in commission by deliberately misleading clients over insurance policy applications has had his licence cancelled.
Data shows cost of living crisis far from over
Data shows cost of living crisis far from over
Food prices and power bills are climbing again after a brief period of stability. Dylan Smits reports.
Iconic Canterbury pub to reopen
'It just didn’t feel right this place was shut': Iconic Canterbury pub to reopen
The Hurunui Hotel's owners have taken it off the market after failing to find a buyer, and have instead moved to their backup plan - leasing the business for the next three years to an experienced bar manager.
32 more dairy farms for Canterbury
32 more dairy farms approved in Canterbury this year; another 15 in progress
Canterbury grows most of NZ's wheat, barley and oat crops. But persistently low wheat prices, coupled with a high milk payout, are likely driving farmers out of the industry in search of dairy dollars.
Thrill of the show never leaves
Thrill of the show never leaves
The noise and smells of walking through the sheep pens for the first time at the Canterbury A&P Show has stuck with Brent Chamberlain to this day.
Kiwis told cost of beef mince 'could stay high for years'
Kiwis told cost of beef mince 'could stay high for years'
Beef mince is losing its status as the most affordable red-meat option for NZ households, and Kiwis are being warned the price could stay high for years.
'Business has stabilised' for Ryman Healthcare
'Business has stabilised' for Ryman Healthcare
Christchurch-headquartered retirement village operator Ryman Healthcare has reported a first-half loss, but its chief executive says the business has "turned an important corner".
New Four Square owners gift $5 vouchers to locals
New Four Square owners gift $5 vouchers to locals
The doors to a sparkling new Four Square have been opened alongside State Highway 1 in Rakaia.
Kids-only festive store getting ready to open
Kids-only festive store getting ready to open
Excitement is building around a Canterbury Christmas shop which will be exclusively for children aged 5-12.
OCR cut to lowest level in three years
OCR cut to lowest level in three years
The Reserve Bank has cut the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 2.25%, the lowest it has been since June 2022.