Christchurch agritech firm behind new tool to improve workplace safety
A Christchurch agritech company has unravelled a complex problem to create a map-based tool that highlights risk areas at workplaces.
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Jaffas bite the dust
Jaffas bite the dust
Parent company RJ's Confectionery said the decision to stop manufacturing the lolly was "due to declining sales".
How much have supermarket prices risen?
How much have supermarket prices risen since 2022?
Whether it is a block of butter or cheese, a kilogram of mince, a dozen eggs or a cooked chook, food prices have gone up rapidly.
Engineering firm sold to Canadian company
Christchurch engineering firm sold to Canadian company
A Canadian company with an international reach in sustainable engineering and environmental consulting has bought Christchurch-headquartered engineering firm Cosgroves.
Employer sentenced for exploiting Thai worker
Employer sentenced for exploiting Thai worker
A Christchurch employer who falsely claimed a Thai worker was a relative to get her into NZ has been sentenced.
Renewable fuel company folds owing nearly $3.5m
Renewable fuel company folds owing nearly $3.5m
Christchurch-registered renewable fuel company NXT Fuels has folded owing nearly $3.5 million after shareholders refused to prop up another loss.
Nicola Willis rules out fuel subsidies
Nicola Willis rules out fuel subsidies as global oil prices surge
Nicola Willis has ruled out fuel subsidies for New Zealanders as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East hikes up global oil prices.
Petrol price 'double whammy' looming
'A potentially nasty combo': Could we get a petrol 'double whammy'?
Increased conflict in the Middle East could add another 10 percent or 15 percent to the cost of filling up with petrol, economists say.
Inland ports to boost economy - developers
Inland ports to boost economy - developers
Australasia’s largest industrial development is set to create a multibillion-dollar logistics and manufacturing network in the South Island, says developers Calder Stewart.
Cheese-makers extend winning streak
Cheese-makers extend winning streak
Fonterra’s Clandeboye team in South Canterbury have won the Quality Cheese Award for the fifth time.
Dead Video alive
'It was a total risk, but I was stubborn': Dead Video alive
When Evan Kiddey first opened Dead Video in Christchurch, he was given one piece of advice by everyone he spoke to: “Don’t do it”. Now his retro video store is standing strong in the face of the digital era.
Cafe goes into liquidation
Christchurch cafe goes into liquidation
The owners of the London Canteen have let their customers know with "heavy hearts" the cafe at Oderings Garden Centre in Barrington has gone into liquidation.
Huge $50m supermarket set to open early
Huge $50m Canterbury supermarket set to open early
Canterbury's newest and largest supermarket is set to "open two months early" on October 14.
Work set to start on new hospital facility
Work set to start on new hospital facility
Early groundwork will start on a substantial hospital expansion in Christchurch this August.
Industry impressed by chainsaw drone work
Industry impressed by chainsaw drone work
A chainsaw drone developed by a University of Canterbury team to cut wrist-size branches in hazardous areas may be commercialised soon.
Cherries, venison a winning recipe
Cherries, venison a winning recipe
Residents, hunters and farmers wanted a "bloody good burger and a pint of lager" and with that the Bushman was born, say its owners JJ Sandall and Mel Elliot.
Wholesale grocery prices driving up food costs
'Concerns remain': Wholesale grocery prices driving up food costs
A steady rise in wholesale grocery prices is driving up the cost of a wide range of products.
Home & Leisure Show bursting with ideas
Home & Leisure Show bursting with ideas
Get ready to be inspired and win great prizes at the Star Media Home & Leisure Show from June 27-29 at Christchurch's Wolfbrook Arena.
Reserve Bank reveals why Adrian Orr suddenly quit
Reserve Bank reveals why Adrian Orr suddenly quit
The Reserve Bank has revealed a dispute over funding was behind Adrian Orr's abrupt resignation as governor.
Worker threatened during aggravated robbery
Shop worker threatened during aggravated robbery in Chch
Police investigating an aggravated robbery at a central Christchurch business last week are asking for the public’s help to solve the case.