Christchurch foundation to close after 32 years
The Sumner Ferrymead Foundation will close after 32 years of supporting Christchurch community organisations.
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Fly direct from Chch to Perth
Fly direct from Chch to Perth
South Island travellers will be able to fly directly to Perth from Christchurch Airport later this year.
Start-up companies gravitate to city
Start-up companies gravitate to city
A Ministry of Awesome initiative is turning Christchurch into a launching pad for business start-ups.
Gold mine gets consent to start operating
Gold mine gets consent to start operating
A South Island gold mine that could produce more than $50 million of the precious metal a year has been given the go-ahead.
Surge in traffic delivers increased profits
Surge in traffic delivers increased profits
A surge in air traffic has propelled Christchurch Airport to deliver a 24% increase in first-half profit to $29.5 million.
Lake Tekapo faces accommodation squeeze
'Daylight robbery': Some hotels, B&Bs charging $2400 a night to stay at Lake Tekapo
An influx of international tourists over Lunar New Year is intensifying Lake Tekapo's accommodation crunch and leading to higher prices, which some local business operators worry may scare other visitors away.
Poor phone reception frustrates customers
'We only get half a service': Poor phone reception frustrates customers
Spark customers in Rangiora are fed up with the lack of internet service and cellphone calls either not connecting or dropping out due to poor reception.
Minister digs in for mini excavator adventure
Minister digs in for mini excavator adventure
A Rangiora couple's bid to establish NZs first mini-digger adventure experience nearly ground to a halt before it began. Then ACT's deputy leader stepped in to help them cut through the red tape.
Post office legacy comes full circle
Post office legacy comes full circle
Bill Jamieson was the Sumner Post Office postmaster during the 1950s. Now another Jamieson is in residence at the Nayland St post office building - his great-grandson William.
Supermarket closes its petrol station
Supermarket closes its petrol station
A busy Christchurch supermarket is closing its on-site fuel station to create more car parks.
Lyttelton port dispute leaves lasting legacy
Locked out: Lyttelton port dispute leaves lasting legacy 75 years later
When wharfies arrived for work at Lyttelton on February 15, 1951, they found the entrances locked.
Record rainfall fills up hydro lakes
'A lot of fuel in the system right now': Record rainfall fills up hydro lakes
A wet summer has kept Meridian's hydro storage lakes topped up, which could help keep power prices in check down the track.
'Meaningful action' on youth crime needed before retail crime group disbands
'Meaningful action' on youth crime needed before retail crime group disbands
Organisations representing small businesses have expressed concern about the early termination of the ministerial advisory group on retail crime.
Sky TV apologises, issues refunds after error
'We're sorry for this': Sky TV apologises, issues refunds after error
Sky TV is apologising for what it says is a processing error that meant some Sky Sport Now annual pass customers were not given enough information about their contracts rolling over.
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.
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.