Canterbury engineering company liquidated
A Canterbury civil engineering and construction company is in liquidation owing creditors more than $1.8 million.
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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.
Planned solar array, battery farm could power 10,000 homes
Planned solar array, battery farm could power 10,000 homes
Environment Canterbury has received a resource consent application for a new 81,000-panel solar array and battery farm near Waipara, north of Amberley.
'Five-year-old Tanya would be proud'
'Five-year-old Tanya would be proud'
For Tanya Dobson, stepping into the ownership role at New World Kaiapoi fulfilled a dream she has had since she was five-years-old.
Cantabrians among customers flocking to new Ikea store
Cantabrians among customers flocking to new Ikea store
Shoppers from as far away as Canterbury and Otago headed to Auckland's new Ikea store in its first week of operation.
Breeder thrilled to net $16.8k for elite stud ram
Breeder thrilled to net $16.8k for elite stud ram
Sheep breeder Symon Howard has topped the Canterbury A&P elite ram and ewe sale in Christchurch, selling one of his stud rams for $16,800.
CORDE building momentum after strong performance
CORDE building momentum after strong performance
Selwyn District Council-owned infrastructure company CORDE is a big player in Canterbury and beyond. Daniel Alvey reports on how the company has united various services across the sector.
Shops demolished to make way for new building
Shops demolished to make way for new building
Demolition work is under way at the Sparrows clothing store in central Ashburton to make way for a new commercial building.
Young family to take flight after big win
Young family to take flight after big win
A lucky Canterbury family has won an international travel adventure as part of McAlpines Mitre 10 MEGA Rangiora's 50th birthday celebration.
Selwyn set to get another supermarket
Selwyn set to get another supermarket
Woolworths is planning to build a new supermarket in Lincoln.
Couple open 'fresh, local and seasonal' produce store in old hall
Couple open 'fresh, local and seasonal' produce store in old hall
Fresh, local and seasonal. That has been the vision behind the Totara Store, which opens its doors this week.
Subway Rangiora changes hands
Subway Rangiora changes hands
After serving more than 1.8 million customers at Subway Rangiora over the past two decades, owners Gideon Aldridge and Roslynne Lovell are retiring.