Super school in Rolleston unknown territory
Is the super school in Rolleston a good idea?
Parent and educator Kylie Horgan fears the Ministry of Education has made the wrong decision in pushing ahead with plans for a super school at Rolleston.
Susan Sandys
Thousands of potholes fixed
Thousands of potholes fixed, roads sealed, big projects finished
Almost 4000 potholes were fixed on roads across the Selwyn district in the last financial year.
Driveway obstacles damage fire truck
Driveway obstacles damage fire truck
Canterbury residents are being urged to ensure their driveways are free of overhanging trees and other obstacles after a fire truck was damaged on a call out.
'Cruelty': Youth confronted over harming live eel
'Cruelty': Youth confronted over harming live eel at Canterbury stream
A Lincoln resident was shocked to witness a teenager jumping on a live eel on the ground at the Liffey Stream.
'Cruelty': Youth confronted over harming live eel
'Cruelty': Youth confronted over harming live eel at Canterbury stream
A Lincoln resident was shocked to witness a teenager jumping on a live eel on the ground at the Liffey Stream.
Best salmon season in a decade
Whopper salmon caught on Rakaia River in best season for a decade
Rakaia River salmon anglers are revelling in what they say is the best season for a decade.
Best salmon season in a decade
Whopper salmon caught on Rakaia River in best season for a decade
Rakaia River salmon anglers are revelling in what they say is the best season for a decade.
Roadworks frustrate residents
'Anyone got a spare helicopter for hire?': Roadworks frustrate Rolleston residents
Rolleston residents say they are being forced to shop for groceries in Lincoln due to the roadworks around a busy intersection.
Omicron threat prompts contingency planning at council
Omicron threat prompts contingency planning at council
Selwyn District Council senior managers are preparing contingency plans as NZ teeters on the edge of an Omicron outbreak.
Nor’west wind inspires author after family tragedy
Canterbury author rediscovers her inspiration in the nor'west wind after family tragedy
Writing has been a big part of award-winning novelist Sandra Arnold's life. She tells Susan Sandys how it helped her overcome family tragedy and fall in love with the Canterbury Plains.
Agencies formulate plans to lessen impact of Omicron variant
Agencies formulate plans to lessen impact of Omicron variant
As Omicron rages through workplaces around the world, what contingency plans are in place here to keep supply chains and health services running?
Agencies formulate plans to lessen impact of Omicron variant
Agencies formulate plans to lessen impact of Omicron variant
As Omicron rages through workplaces around the world, what contingency plans are in place here to keep supply chains and health services running?
Close call as nail boards pose hidden danger
Man uncovers nasty surprise submerged in shallow Canterbury stream
A dog walker narrowly avoided injury after almost stepping on boards full of nails partially submerged in a stream at a popular walking spot near the Waimakariri River.
Lucky escape for milk truck driver
Lucky escape for milk truck driver
A truck driver trapped in his crushed cab at Lincoln was lucky to walk out with only minor injuries, firefighters say.
Housing development fast-tracked in Rolleston
Housing development fast-tracked in Rolleston, 140 new sections on market soon
More than 140 sections in Rolleston will come up for sale in the first six months of next year.
Teens charged over car ramming
Teens charged over car ramming
Two teenagers are set to appear before the youth court in relation to incidents of parked cars being rammed in Lincoln earlier this year.
Pressure mounts to change site of Rolleston flyover
Pressure mounts to change site of Rolleston flyover
Many Rolleston residents want the town’s proposed flyover shifted to a different area of the highway.
Adding fluoride to water in Selwyn district could cost more than $10m
Adding fluoride to water in Selwyn district could cost more than $10m
A cost analysis of fluoridating the Selwyn district’s water supplies shows it could be more than $10 million.
Pokie machines: The numbers are in your hands
Residents to decide on number of pokie machines in Selwyn district
The public will get their say in the new year on Selwyn District Council's plan to cap the number of gaming machines.
Teen's vaccine pass exemption arrives
Canterbury teen's vaccine pass exemption arrives
Life is almost back to normal for West Melton teenager Daisy Meyers after she finally received her vaccine pass exemption from the Ministry of Health.