Susan Sandys

Police follow up leads after gas hot water system thefts

Police are following leads as they investigate who may be responsible for a spate of gas hot water system thefts from properties in Canterbury.

‘Shining light’ rescues driver from crash

'Just your average Joe' rescues elderly driver after crash

A Canterbury man wearing a headlamp raced through the darkness, arriving as a shining light of rescue for a driver trapped in his vehicle.

New pupil the fourth generation for family

Conrad Eilken was one of Lincoln Primary School’s original pupils when he enrolled in 1929. His...

New pupil the fourth generation for family

Memories of Lincoln Primary School going back to the 1920s were recalled this week as a local family moved into its fourth generation of attendance.

Cantabrians using secret cameras to identify boy racers

Putting up cameras was also helping to deter boy racers from the area. Photo: File image

Cantabrians using secret cameras to identify boy racers

People in Canterbury are secretly putting surveillance cameras on their properties to try and help police catch boy racers.

Secret cameras used to identify boy racers

People in Canterbury are secretly putting surveillance cameras on their properties to try and help police catch boy racers.

Ford ute sought after ram-raids

Lincoln Convenience Store manager Rick Sun is considering beefing up security following an early...

Ford ute sought after Canterbury ram-raids

Ram-raiders in a stolen ute caused thousands of dollars in damage at a dairy and service station in Canterbury.

Median house price drops to $830,000

Selwyn’s median house price for April was $830,000, compared to $895,000 for March. Photo: File...

Median house price drops to $830,000

The median house price in the Selwyn district has dropped for the first time in four months.

Cap on bottle stores to be considered

Council to consider capping bottle stores after objections roll in

The bottle shop density could be restricted in the Selwyn district as residents fight against the number of outlets increasing.

Fines soon for speeding drivers

Fines soon for drivers in Rolleston's new 30km/h zone

A police blitz found dozens of drivers breaking the new 30km/h speed limit on Tennyson St.

Will Selwyn help pay for the Christchurch stadium?

The planned Christchurch multi use arena. Image: Supplied

Will Selwyn ratepayers contribute to the Christchurch stadium - and how much could it cost?

Selwyn residents may get the final say on whether they contribute to Christchurch’s ballooning stadium cost.

Contractor killed in loader accident remembered

Contractor killed in tragic loader accident remembered as 'glass half-full kind of guy'

A hardworking Canterbury contractor who died after being trapped under a loader has been remembered as a real character and community figure.

Threat to shoot down drones 'just a warning'

Threat to shoot down drones 'just a warning'

A Canterbury resident has told drone operators their machines will be "shot out of the sky" if they are seen over private property.

Gas hot water units targeted by thieves

Thieves are stealing gas hot water systems from the exterior of Canterbury homes and businesses, causing dangerous gas leaks.

Call for Selwyn councillors to reject big Lincoln housing plan

Many Lincoln residents want to retain the land north of Collins Rd as it it and not have it...

Call for Selwyn councillors to reject big Lincoln housing plan

Lincoln residents opposed to a controversial Carter Group plan to build 1710 homes on rural land are calling on Selwyn district councillors to reject a hearing commissioner’s recommendation.

'Very lucky man': Person trapped in car able to walk away

The man trapped in the wreckage of this car survived. Photo: Supplied

'Very lucky man': Person trapped in car able to walk away

Firefighters say a man who was trapped in a badly damaged vehicle that overturned at a Rolleston intersection was lucky to walk away.

Burns victim out of intensive care

Darfield driveway explosion: Burns victim out of intensive care

Kevin Burney has achieved the milestone of moving out of intensive care as he begins to recover from his devastating April 2 accident.

Inquest into teen's death

‘I am not right in the head and they have let me go’ son told worried dad

In 2017, Liam Booth fell through the cracks in the mental health system - and died of a suspected suicide. Five years later, a coroner is investigating whether there are ways to stop this ever happening again.

Cycle lane plan for Lincoln hits snag

Cycle lane plan for Lincoln hits a road block

A $6m project to put cycle lanes along both sides of Lincoln’s main street, along with a reduced speed zone, will not go ahead this year as planned.

Templeton hints at mayoralty bid

Christchurch city councillor Sara Templeton is reassessing her previous decision not to stand for the mayoralty.

The People’s Choice reveals line-up

Old hands and new faces are among the centre-left candidates confirmed for the Christchurch local body elections in October.

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