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McDonald’s has another go in resort town

The previously proposed McDonald’s restaurant at 237 Wānaka-Luggate Highway, in the shadow of Mt...

McDonald’s has another go at opening restaurant in resort town

McDonald's is back for round two of its bid to build a 24-hour restaurant in Wānaka after the first attempt was rejected because of strong community opposition.

A Dawn deal for Alliance Group

Alliance Group owns six processing plants throughout New Zealand, including Lorneville, Mataura...

A Dawn deal for Alliance Group

Alliance Group’s farmer shareholders have voted to sell a 65% stake in the co-operative to Irish company Dawn Meats for $270 million.

Old Smiths City site to be turned into housing

Smiths City's former Colombo St property is being sold. Photo: Geoff Soan

Old Smiths City site to be turned into housing

Collapsed retail chain Smiths City’s original Colombo St site in central Christchurch is being sold to a housing developer.

Work starts on new organics processing plant

The new Hornby plant will be similar to Ecogas' Reporoa organics processing facility near Rotorua...

Work starts on new organics processing plant in Hornby

Work has started on a new organics facility to turn food and garden waste into biogas and fertiliser in Christchurch.

$55m first half loss for Air New Zealand

Air NZ says travel remained very restricted. Photo: supplied

$55m first half loss for Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand is expected to make a first-half loss of up to $55 million due to weaker-than-expected passenger numbers and higher costs.

Construction company director accused of ripping off homeowners

Warren Fitzgerald looking at the uncompleted work at his property. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

Construction company director accused of ripping off homeowners

Police are investigating the director of Enzed Construction who has been accused of taking tens of thousands of dollars from homeowners before going to ground.

Big Xmas planned in Kaiapoi

Christmas will return to Kaiapoi’s town centre with stalls, entertainment and the Great Christmas Shopping Spree.

Originair starts flying out of Christchurch

Nelson-based carrier Originair is offering flights for much of the week between Blenheim and...

Originair starts flying out of Christchurch

Small airline Originair is operating new weekday and Sunday flights connecting Blenheim and Christchurch.

Night market forced to move again

The Christchurch Night Market, based at The Hub Hornby, needed to find a new home after the mall...

Night market forced to move again after more unfair competition claims

The Christchurch Night Market will relocate for a second time due to complaints from nearby food outlets about unfair competition.

More South Islanders on jobseeker benefit

There have been mixed reports of job availability in the South Island. Photo: Getty Images

More South Islanders on jobseeker benefit

South Island employers are reporting a mixed bag for those looking for work.

GrabOne in liquidation

GrabOne, a website which offered users deals on experiences, products, and travel, has gone into...

Deal website GrabOne in liquidation

GrabOne has gone into liquidation.

Glass and plastic jar supplier in liquidation

Unsecured creditors unlikely to be repaid after Chch jar supplier goes into liquidation

Liquidators are counting up the debts of a Christchurch glass and plastic jar supplier as estimates climb to more than $914,000.

Advertising restrictions lifted for Sundays

Restrictions for TV advertising on Christmas Day are to be lifted. Photo: Getty Images

Advertising restrictions lifted for Sundays and some public holidays

Scrapping the advertising restrictions for TV and radio broadcasters on Sundays and some public holidays could generate a multimillion-dollar boost for the industry.

South Island’s largest supermarket opens in Rolleston

The South Island’s largest supermarket was officially opened in Rolleston this morning.

Te Pae Christchurch claims major award

Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre has been named Oceania’s leading meetings and conference centre at the World Travel Awards.

Woolworths supermarket approved

An artist's impression of the planned new Woolworths in St Albans. Image: Supplied

New Woolworths supermarket approved

An independent commissioner has given the green light for a new Woolworths supermarket to be built on a vacant section in Christchurch.

Ratepayers help remove Bookarama waste

The Ashburton Rotary Club was left with 16 tonnes of unwanted material from Bookarama 2025. Photo...

Poll: Ratepayers cover cost of removing Bookarama waste

Ratepayers will fork out several thousand dollars to help a Rotary club dispose of 16 tonnes of unwanted material from an Ashburton book sale.

Dozens apply for role at lobster factory

Dozens apply for role at lobster factory

A South Island lobster company has never seen anything like it after receiving 91 applications for a factory hand role.

Many Smiths City creditors won't get paid

Smiths City's former flagship store in Christchurch. Photo: Supplied

Many Smiths City creditors won't get paid - liquidators

Liquidators from BDO Christchurch expect many Smiths City creditors to go unpaid after they found more than $26.8m in liabilities from the collapse of the large retailer.

Demand for commercial property 'pretty strong'

Immigration to Christchurch and a renewed city centre has boosted confidence in the commercial...

Demand for commercial property in Chch 'pretty strong'

Christchurch is dominating the commercial property market with some of the lowest vacancy rates in the country.

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