Solar farm switched on
Solar farm switched on
An 8ha "community scale solar farm" has been turned on in North Canterbury.
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Cost of crossing cook strait increases for commercial vehicles, trucks
Cost of crossing cook strait increases for commercial vehicles, trucks
The Interislander is hiking its fuel surcharge to 54% on commercial vehicles and trucks crossing the Cook Strait due to soaring energy prices from the Middle East conflict.
US butter causing confusion on supermarket shelves
Cut-price US butter causing confusion on supermarket shelves
A cut-price American butter on supermarket shelves, which has been packed in Christchurch, is causing confusion among some shoppers because it's wrapped up like a Kiwi product.
Air NZ cuts affect Nelson-Chch flights
Air NZ cuts affect Nelson-Chch flights
Air New Zealand has made further cuts to some regional flights in what one mayor calls "disappointing news".
Liquidation for ‘restructure purposes’
Company that used to own premier Christchurch golf course put in liquidation
Property developer John Darby’s Clearwater Land Holdings Ltd, which previously owned Christchurch’s Clearwater golf course, has been placed in liquidation for "restructuring purposes".
Campaign launched to buy Beryl the Bedford
Campaign launched to buy Beryl the Bedford
The sale of a 1973 Bedford J1 in Christchurch led to an idea of how the truck could help a couple share their stories about improving biodiversity and protecting waterways and wildlife.
From troubled youth to president of Adidas North America
From troubled youth to president of Adidas North America
A high flying NZ executive had some sage advice for farmers at the South Island Dairy Event in Lincoln - do the right thing "no matter how hard it is".
Smart home choices more important than ever
The Star Home Show: Meet customers face to face and find fresh ideas and solutions for your home
The Star Home Show returns to Wolfbrook Arena for three days from Friday, June 26, to Sunday, June 28. If you are a business owner looking to meet customers face to face or a homeowner on the hunt for products, services, and home upgrades, this event is for you.
Peters puts brakes on planned truck law change
Winston Peters puts brakes on truck law change: 'We're going to make sure we use rail'
NZ First leader and Rail Minister Winston Peters has hinted he won't support a law change allowing trucks to carry more weight during the fuel crisis.
Apprentice rises to the challenge
Apprentice rises to the challenge
Joe McFayden is looking forward to the national final in June after he was named Canterbury's top apprentice.
Bigger, brighter and more inspiring than ever
Star Home Show: Bigger, brighter and more inspiring than ever
Christchurch’s favourite home show will return to Wolfbrook Arena from June 26-28 - and it will be bigger, brighter, and more inspiring than ever.
Peters lashes out at Labour over India trade deal
Winston Peters lashes out at Labour for supporting India trade deal
Labour is supporting an India-NZ trade agreement, giving National and ACT the numbers to enact it, and sparking criticism from NZ First which is firmly against the deal.
Massage parlour fined for exploiting workers
Christchurch massage parlour fined for exploiting workers
A Christchurch massage business has been fined $210,000 for exploiting migrant workers.
Iconic fashion brand invests in South Island farm
Iconic fashion brand invests in South Island farm
French luxury fashion house Chanel has bought a stake in a high-country station which produces fine wool.
Wheels Week+ rolls into town
Wheels Week+ rolls into town
The iconic Wheels Week+ starts on Sunday, and promises to create a "hell-of-a-good vibe around Ashburton".
What’s driving people to Darfield?
Population boom: What’s driving people to Darfield?
As the saying goes, ‘west is best’ - and that seems to be the case for Darfield where the accelerator is about to be pushed on the township’s growth.
'Whole new level of entertainment and opportunity'
Christchurch's new stadium will be a 'whole new level of entertainment and opportunity'
Businesses in central Christchurch are buzzing about the first sports match at the new $683 million stadium on Friday night and making preparations for an influx of patrons.
Robotics company making waves with AI drone
Christchurch robotics company making waves with underwater drone
NZ's aquaculture and fishing industries are using a Christchurch-based company's AI drone to get better information about what's going on under the water.
SFCVibe brand credibility and social responsibility statement
SFCVibe brand credibility and social responsibility statement
Sponsored ContentAs a global compliant platform, SFCVibe says it has always adhered to transparent and law-abiding operations.
Kiwibank hit by online outage
Kiwibank hit by online outage
Kiwibank says some customers are having problems accessing its app and internet banking.