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Should Kmart be held accountable for asbestos sand?

Carpet in the home was ripped up over asbestos fears. Photo: Supplied

Should Kmart be held accountable for asbestos sand?

For Christchurch father of two Joe Baxter, there was no question he needed to act fast when alarms were raised over asbestos in children's play sand sold by Kmart.

Second NZ healthcare provider targeted

A Dunedin man allegedly never delivered a laptop he sold on Facebook marketplace. Photo: Getty...

Second health provider targeted in cyber attack took months to tell some patients about data breach

A leading NZ private provider doing breast cancer diagnosis and treatment took six months to notify some patients and the public of a major cyber attack on its systems.

Big opening week for new supermarket

Big opening week for father and son's new supermarket

The co-owners of a new supermarket in Christchurch say shoppers have been turning out in their droves since the store opened last week.

Father and son open new supermarket

The new Kai Co supermarket opened at the Northwood Supa Centa off Radcliffe Rd today. Photo: Kai Co

Father and son open new supermarket

Christchurch's newest supermaket, Kai Co, officially opened its doors on Wednesday.

EB Games planning to close all stores in NZ

EB Games is proposing to close its New Zealand stores. Photo: Supplied via RNZ

EB Games planning to close all stores in NZ

EB Games, which has outlets in Riccarton, Northlands, The Palms and Hornby, is proposing to shut down its NZ business and close all its stores, a letter sent to employees said.

Water company aims to reduce 'bill shock'

More water meter readings may be on the way for residents in the Selwyn district.

Planned solar array, battery farm could power 10,000 homes

An example of a large-scale battery storage system at a solar farm in Bavaria. Photo: Rolls-Royce

Planned solar array, battery farm could power 10,000 homes

Environment Canterbury has received a resource consent application for a new 81,000-panel solar array and battery farm near Waipara, north of Amberley.

'Five-year-old Tanya would be proud'

Tanya Dobson, the new owner of New World Kaiapoi. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

'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.

Cantabrians among customers flocking to new Ikea store

Some of the crowd on opening day at Ikea in Auckland. Photo: RNZ

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

Madison Taylor (left) and Callum Dunnett, from Hazlett Ltd, and vendor Symon Howard with the...

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 was the main contractor on the Ellesmere to Pines wastewater pipeline, completing the...

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

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

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

Woolworths is planning to build a new supermarket in Lincoln.

Couple open 'fresh, local and seasonal' produce store in old hall

Nick and Kate Webster prepare to open a farm shop at Totara, just south of Oamaru, tomorrow....

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

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

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

Diana Hobson after her weekly shop at Pakn'Save Moorhouse. She is reducing her meat and...

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

The Hurunui Hotel is reopening under new management after being closed for 18 months. Photo:...

'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.

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