Canterbury no longer NZ's top regional economy
Canterbury has been knocked off the top spot as the country's best performing region, an ASB report shows.
Business
Deli meals recalled
Canterbury supermarket included in recall of meals due to possible glass contamination
A recall of store-made deli meals has been issued for three South Island supermarkets because of the possible presence of glass.
Wilson Parking and former South Island boss facing off in court
Wilson Parking and former South Island boss facing off in court
New Zealand’s largest car park management and parking provider is chasing its former South Island boss amid claims he breached confidentiality and set up a rival business.
Developer buys more land for townhouses
Christchurch-based developer planning more townhouses in tourist resort
Having sold down two central Queenstown townhouse complexes, Christchurch-based Wolfbrook Residential has launched another one.
SH75 upgrade finished ahead of schedule
SH75 upgrade finished ahead of schedule
A major roading improvement project on State Highway 75/Halswell Rd in Christchurch has been completed months ahead of schedule, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says.
Night ’n Day to take over NPD fuel station sites
'Nice stepping stone for us': Night ’n Day to take over NPD sites in Christchurch and Rolleston
Night 'n Day will open retail convenience stores at NPD petrol station sites in Rolleston, Yaldhurst and Moorhouse Ave as it expands its network to 60-plus stores.
Big fine for moving shellfish out of infected area
Big fine for moving mussels, oysters out of parasite-infected area
A shellfish company has been fined $24,000 for moving oysters and mussels, some of which were sent to Christchurch for live export, outside of a parasite-infected biosecurity containment zone.
Iconic 136-year-old pub saved from closure
Iconic 136-year-old pub saved from closure
A historic South Island pub described as a "very big part of the community" has been saved from closure.
NZ property management firm cracks $1b mark
NZ property management firm cracks $1b mark
A New Zealand firm which recently acquired the new Mitre 10 Mega on Prestons Rd in Christchurch has passed $1b in assets under management and is planning to expand.
Super round at new stadium defies forecast
Super round at Christchurch’s new stadium defies forecast
Hosting three days of sold-out Super Rugby Pacific games over a super round at Christchurch’s new indoor stadium has paid dividends for the city after visitors spent $13 million.
Opening date set for uni campus
Opening date set for Christchurch uni campus
A troubled and long-delayed Otago University building in Christchurch finally has an opening date.
Number of people with $1m-plus mortgages balloons
Number of people with $1m-plus mortgages balloons
More than 130,000 people now have a mortgage over $1 million, according to the latest figures on the country's debt.
Australia's minimum wage tops $1000 a week
Australia's minimum wage tops $1000 a week
Workers on the minimum wage in Australia will receive more than $1000 a week for the first time, but the pay bump could fuel inflation and more rate rises.
BP accused of not giving customers the correct discounts
BP accused of not giving customers the correct discounts
The Commerce Commission is taking fuel company BP to court, alleging it failed to give customers discounts they were entitled to.
Work starts on another supermarket in Rolleston
Work starts on another supermarket in Rolleston
Construction is now under way on Rolleston's second Woolworths supermarket.
$42m Christchurch DHL centre set to open
$42m Christchurch DHL centre set to open
A new $42 million DHL facility at Christchurch Airport will be able to process up to 6500 inbound parcels an hour.
Australians slow to make ski field bookings
Fewer Australians making South Island ski field bookings
The Mt Hutt ski field operator is putting a slow uptake of bookings from across the Tasman down to fears of fuel-related travel disruptions.
Trade Me versus Facebook Marketplace
Trade Me versus Facebook Marketplace
Trade Me has long been the dominant force in New Zealanders' secondhand buying and selling habits - but is that changing?
Tallest building to be built since the quakes
Tallest building to be built since the quakes
Prolific Christchurch developer Williams Corporation has unveiled its plans for a new 10-storey tower in the central city.
Find out more about the Lincoln Rd works
Business owners, residents' chance to find out more about road works project
Information sessions are being held for residents and business operators ahead of the major works starting on Lincoln Rd in Christchurch.