Susan Sandys

Tragic dog death prompts warning over river algae

A Canterbury family is urging dog owners to watch out for signs of dangerous algae in the region's rivers after they lost their beloved chocolate labrador.

Dog death prompts warning over river algae

Tragic dog death prompts warning over Canterbury river algae

A Canterbury family is urging dog owners to watch out for signs of dangerous algae in the region's rivers after they lost their beloved chocolate labrador.

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.

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

Some of the damage to the Lincoln fire truck. Photo: Supplied

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

Tame eels gather to be fed at the LII River. Photo: Supplied

'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

Simon McMillan caught an 8.95kg fish on the Rakaia River, his biggest salmon since 2013. Photo:...

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

The roundabout at Rolleston Drive/Tennyson St is being replaced with traffic lights. Photo: Star...

'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

A vaccine pass is required to enter all staffed council facilities in Selwyn. Photo: File image

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

Transport operators are lobbying Government to ensure food and medical supplies continue to be...

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

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

Lincoln firefighters and St John personnel assisted a trapped truck driver on Springs Rd. Photo:...

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

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

The proposed flyover will connect residential Rolleston (left of State Highway 1) with the...

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.

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