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Should businesses pass on the cost of PayWave surcharges to customers?
29/07/2025

Should businesses pass on the cost of PayWave surcharges to customers?

The Finance Minister says when a ban on contactless card payment surcharges comes into effect, businesses should pass on the cost to customers....

Sir Michael Hill, founder of Michael Hill Jewellers, has died at the age of 86.
29/07/2025

Sir Michael Hill, founder of Michael Hill Jewellers, has died at the age of 86.

Sir Michael Hill, founder of Michael Hill Jewellers, has died at the age of 86. The company, which he founded in 1979, announced the entrepreneur...

Two people have been injured after a truck crash on State Highway 1 in Canterbury.
29/07/2025

Two people have been injured after a truck crash on State Highway 1 in Canterbury.

Two people have been injured after a truck crash on State Highway 1 in Canterbury. Emergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash on...

Resolving toxic algae issues in a Canterbury town's lake will take time, says the developer.
28/07/2025

Resolving toxic algae issues in a Canterbury town's lake will take time, says the developer.

Resolving toxic algae issues in a Canterbury town's lake will take time, says the developer. Local residents are demanding answers on how to...

Pop star Ed Sheeran will play a second show in Christchurch due to high demand for tickets to his upcoming tour.
28/07/2025

Pop star Ed Sheeran will play a second show in Christchurch due to high demand for tickets to his upcoming tour.

Pop star Ed Sheeran will play a second show in Christchurch due to high demand for tickets to his upcoming tour. Sheeran has already unveiled his...

Four new play areas, inspired by Christchurch’s sporting history, are being planned for Lancaster Park.
28/07/2025

Four new play areas, inspired by Christchurch’s sporting history, are being planned for Lancaster Park.

A Canterbury couple have lost their battle to prevent the Crown from taking their two properties worth $1.7m after a com...
28/07/2025

A Canterbury couple have lost their battle to prevent the Crown from taking their two properties worth $1.7m after a commercial-scale cannabis bust.

A Canterbury couple have lost their battle to prevent the Crown from taking their two properties worth $1.7 million after a commercial-scale...

It's time to don your finest black and white attire and strike a pose as the Cheviot Museum hosts a glamorous ball on Au...
28/07/2025

It's time to don your finest black and white attire and strike a pose as the Cheviot Museum hosts a glamorous ball on August 16.

It's time to don your finest black and white attire and strike a pose as the Cheviot Museum holds a glamorous ball on August 16.

The iconic orange crayfish on Kaikōura's Lobster Inn has endured gales, storms and a huge quake. Now the giant statue is...
28/07/2025

The iconic orange crayfish on Kaikōura's Lobster Inn has endured gales, storms and a huge quake. Now the giant statue is in Christchurch getting some much-needed repairs.

The iconic orange crayfish on Kaikōura's Lobster Inn has endured gales, storms and a huge quake. Now the giant statue is in Christchurch getting...

Economic uncertainty and rising costs have been cited as reasons for fewer cruise ships planning to visit Kaikōura this ...
28/07/2025

Economic uncertainty and rising costs have been cited as reasons for fewer cruise ships planning to visit Kaikōura this summer.

Orange heavy rain warnings are in place for the headwaters of Canterbury and Otago lakes and rivers, Tasman, Nelson, Mar...
28/07/2025

Orange heavy rain warnings are in place for the headwaters of Canterbury and Otago lakes and rivers, Tasman, Nelson, Marlborough, and the Westland ranges.

Orange heavy rain warnings are in place for the headwaters of Canterbury and Otago lakes and rivers, Tasman, Nelson, Marlborough, and the Westland...

A teenager’s death from complications after surgery revealed troubling gaps in complex care across the South Island at t...
28/07/2025

A teenager’s death from complications after surgery revealed troubling gaps in complex care across the South Island at the time, the Health and Disability Commissioner says.

A teenager’s death from complications after surgery revealed troubling gaps in complex care across the South Island at the time, the Health and...

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