Susan Sandys

Explosion leaves burns like White Island eruption

Kevin Burney’s wife Amanda at his side in Middlemore Hospital where he is recovering after...

Driveway explosion leaves Canterbury man with burns like White Island victims

A 60-year-old Canterbury man is facing a long recovery after receiving burns to 70 per cent of his body after an explosion at his home.

Big rates rise looms for homeowners

Big rates rise looms for some Canterbury homeowners

Rates are set to rise by an average of 6 per cent in the Selwyn district on July 1 - but the increase will be more for many urban dwellers.

Selwyn joins $1m club

Selwyn joins $1 million club as property values keep rising

The average value of a house in Selwyn has climbed past $1 million, out-performing Christchurch and every other district in Canterbury.

Young rugby players trespassed from bar

The Springston players trespassed were from the colts team. Photo: Star Media

Young rugby players trespassed from Canterbury bar

Three Springston rugby players were trespassed by police from a Lincoln hotel after they caused trouble with other patrons.

Miriam and Jaunty scoop prestigious award

Canterbury dog owner and her golden retriever scoop prestigious award

Miriam Dobson and her golden retriever Jaunty are basking in the glow of victory after being named New Zealand Rally-O Grand Champion.

Rise in thefts from petrol station storage tanks

Rise in thefts from petrol station storage tanks

Thieves have been accessing storage tanks at service stations in Canterbury to steal petrol.

Mayor casts vote to oppose joining water group

Selwyn mayor uses casting vote to oppose joining Three Waters action group

How to move ahead with Three Waters reforms has split the Selwyn District Council down the middle, forcing Mayor Sam Broughton to deliver a casting vote.

Flyover options may include an underpass

Rolleston flyover options may include an underpass

Design engineers are investigating numerous roading configurations for Rolleston as they grapple with the perfect flyover design - which may even include an underpass.

Lincoln University finally reveals its Covid cases

Lincoln University recorded 361 Covid-19 cases from late February to mid-March, it can now be revealed.

Passenger trapped in vehicle that crashed into truck

Fire crews had to extricate a passenger from a vehicle that crashed into a truck in Lincoln yesterday.

Road repairs impacted by inflation and rising costs

Road repairs impacted by inflation and rising costs

Road and pavement works in Selwyn are being cut back due to inflation and rising bitumen costs, the district council says.

Trade waste discharges straining Rolleston treatment plant

Uncontrolled trade waste discharges are placing strain on the wastewater treatment plant at Rolleston and causing operational difficulty.

Restoration reveals bell’s history

The foundry that made the Trinity Church bell is the same as that which manufactured London’s Big...

Lychgate restoration reveals Canterbury church bell's link to Big Ben and the Liberty Bell

The parishioners at a Darfield church have restored their historic lychgate - and uncovered a few surprises while delving into the history of its 260kg bell at the same time.

Extra cost of Rolleston park project to be met by ratepayers

Foster Park. Photo: Selwyn District Council

Extra cost of Rolleston park project to be met by ratepayers

Ratepayers are picking up part of the tab for an additional $85,000 plus GST for Foster Park’s $4.2 million artificial turfs project.

Slip likely cause of water woes

Slip likely cause of Canterbury township's water woes

An aerial survey of the Kowai River catchment has revealed a landslip that is suspected of causing the turbidity in Springfield’s water supply.

School bus service to continue with fare hike

Torlesse Travel Ltd has been transporting children around Canterbury for more than 20 years....

School bus service into city will continue with fare hike

A school bus run that brings students from Darfield and West Melton into Christchurch will continue to operate - but there is a cost.

Family desperate to find George the border collie

The owner of a hardworking Canterbury farm dog with a gift for modelling believes he may have been stolen after he mysteriously disappeared without a trace almost a month ago.

Have you seen George?

Family desperate to find George the border collie

The owner of a hardworking Canterbury farm dog who disappeared without a trace almost a month ago believes the popular border collie may have been stolen.

Little library takes off

Global little library movement takes off in Canterbury

The global little library movement has taken off in a Canterbury township, thanks to Laura Vis.

Shower block provided in Canterbury township

Shower block provided in Canterbury township under boil water notice

Some Springfield residents are using a Selwyn District Council-supplied portable shower as their water situation remains stagnant.

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