Electrical rule change to be reviewed
'Can result in multiple fatalities': Electrical rule change to be reviewed
A rule change that electrical inspectors say elevates the risk of people being electrocuted is being reviewed.
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High-tech manufacturing plant opens
New 'high-tech' manufacturing plant opens in Christchurch
A Canterbury engineering company has opened a new high-tech manufacturing plant near Christchurch Airport.
From seaweed to compostable packaging
From seaweed to compostable packaging
Canterbury University student Olivia Cooper is closing in on a long-held dream to help reduce climate change with a business start-up turning seaweed into plastic-free packaging.
270 jobs may be cut at The Warehouse
270 jobs may be cut at The Warehouse
The Warehouse Group is looking to axe about 270 jobs in a restructure of its head office as it looks to cut costs and improve its finances.
Businesses feeling the pain
'It is really bad': Businesses feeling the pain of roadworks
Some businesses are worried they may not survive long enough to see Lincoln’s new town centre completed.
Axe falls on NZ post service counters
Axe falls on NZ post service counters
NZ Post is closing 22 service counters in convenience stores, pharmacies and libraries across Christchurch.
Doors open at popular new hardware store
Father and son open new hardware store in Christchurch
The nationwide, NZ-owned hardware and DIY business, Mitre 10 MEGA, will open a brand-new store in Christchurch today.
From radio-controlled model boats to 170-foot superyachts
From radio-controlled model boats to 170-foot superyachts
A landlocked South Island town is not where you might expect to find a former Christchurch yacht builder designing boats that now ply the world’s waterways.
'Big-little city' lures in Auckland buyers
'Big-little city' lures in Auckland buyers
Auckland first-home buyers and other out-of-towners continue to be lured to Christchurch as property values grow at a faster rate than other main centres.
Canterbury engineering company liquidated
Canterbury engineering company liquidated
A Canterbury civil engineering and construction company is in liquidation owing creditors more than $1.8 million.
Visitor numbers growing
Visitor numbers growing
Free-spending Aussies are leading the charge as an influx of tourists arriving in Christchurch spend their overseas currency on South Island attractions.
People flock to EB Games' stores
People flock to EB Games after closure announcement
EB Games has confirmed it will shut its New Zealand business and close all of its stores at the end of the month.
Chicken and duck parfait recalled over safety
Chicken and duck parfait recalled over safety
A specific batch of L’Authentique Chicken & Duck Parfait is being recalled following a failure of food safety controls.
Should Kmart be held accountable for asbestos sand?
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
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
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 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'
Water company aims to reduce 'bill shock'
More water meter readings may be on the way for residents in the Selwyn district.
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