Susan Sandys

Galleon drawing, names found in remote cave

Dale Hedgcock and Mark Willis with the cannon they discovered on a beach in Chalky Inlet, near a...

Cave mystery: Christchurch team's exciting discovery hints at unknown shipwreck

A scientific expedition from Christchurch has found a cave in a remote part of Fiordland where survivors of a shipwreck may have sheltered.

Selwyn township ready for winter festival launch

The Springfield winter festival is based on a similar concept in Katoomba, New South Wales, held...

Selwyn township ready for winter festival launch

Springfield will come alive on Saturday when its inaugural Winter Magic NZ festival is held.

Boy racers continue to cause issues for police

Boy racers continue to cause issues for police

A motorist allegedly more than three times the drink driving limit was caught after doing a burnout near the Rolleston police station.

$22m Canterbury library set to open in November

The inverted blades, unique to Te Ara Atea, add ‘drama’ to the new building. Photo: Susan Sandys

$22m Canterbury library set to open in November

The finishing touches are being put on Rolleston's new $22m library, which is due to open later this year.

Leeston could grow by 50% over next five years

Leeston’s High St is likely to see a lot more people as a result of new subdivisions. Photo:...

Selwyn township could see 50 per cent growth over the next five years

Leeston is the latest Canterbury town in line for a growth explosion with several subdivisions set to add hundreds of new sections to the area.

CDHB staff slow to take up free flu vaccine

CDHB staff slow to take up free flu vaccine

Less than 20 per cent of Canterbury District Health Board staff have so far had their free flu vaccine.

Residents feel railroaded over council’s community room plan

Little Rakaia Huts residents came together to build their community room. Photo: Supplied

Residents feel railroaded over council’s community room plan

Residents at Little Rakaia Huts in the Selwyn district are determined to hold onto their community room.

Lincoln development: Submissions made public

The Springs Homestead will remain, while the surrounding farmland would be converted to...

Residents views on plan to double the size of Lincoln made public

Residents have mixed views on a proposed plan change that would see Lincoln almost double in size with the creation of 2000 more residential sections.

Dodgy stretch of road to be repaired at last

'How long is temporary before it’s forever?': Dodgy stretch of Canterbury road to be repaired at last

A bumpy and potentially dangerous section of road in the Selwyn district is finally going to be repaired.

Dodgy stretch of road to be repaired at last

'How long is temporary before it’s forever?': Dodgy stretch of road to be repaired at last

A bumpy and potentially dangerous section of road in the Selwyn district is finally going to be repaired.

Confirmed RSV cases continue to rise

The respiratory syncytial virus is continuing to affect babies and pre-schoolers.

Confirmed RSV cases continue to rise, many pre-schoolers off sick

Respiratory illnesses are continuing to keep Christchurch pre-schoolers off sick, as health authorities forecast the number of RSV cases will keep rising.

RSV takes hold at pre-schools

Babies and children are paying the price of New Zealand’s low immunity to RSV after lockdown last...

RSV takes hold at Christchurch pre-schools

Some early childhood centres in Christchurch are being hit hard with illness this week as cases of RSV, respiratory syncytial virus, escalate.

Broughton confirms he is standing for mayor again

Broughton confirms he will stand for Selwyn mayoralty again

Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton has confirmed he will stand again in next year’s local body elections.

Number of Selwyn district councillors to be cut

The Malvern Ward, which includes Darfield, may lose a councillor and its community board. Photo:...

Number of Selwyn district councillors to be cut, community boards under review

The number of Selwyn district councillors is set to be reduced, and may even fall to as low as seven, under a representation review shake-up.

Land beside southern motorway sold by NZTA

This 7ha block beside the Christchurch Southern Motorway will not be able to be turned into an on...

Controversial block of land beside Christchurch Southern Motorway sold by NZTA

Seven hectares of land alongside the Christchurch Southern Motorway has been sold, despite Selwyn District Council's bid to halt the sale.

Extra warm welcome for baby Brylee this winter

After a heart-wrenching start to life on Tuesday, Brylee Fletcher was greeted by her mother’s...

Extra warm welcome for baby Brylee at Christchurch Women’s Hospital

Brylee Fletcher had a sudden start to life - which saw her have to be resuscitated at Christchurch Women’s Hospital on Tuesday.

‘Buggered’ car retrieved for flood survivor

‘Buggered’ Ford Ranger and phone retrieved for Canterbury flood survivor

Canterbury flood survivor Johnny Miller has been reunited with his Ford Ranger, his jacket and the cellphone that saved his life.

Call to keep Lincoln Community Garden

Lincoln Community Garden volunteer Errol Wood helps the children spread pea straw on their plot....

'A little centre for the community': Call to keep Lincoln Community Garden

Lincoln Envirotown founder Sue Jarvis wants the Canterbury District Health Board to retain the Lincoln Community Garden.

Spooky school production ready for opening night

Cast members (from left) Emma Grant, Emma Moore, Katie Knighton and Sophie Moore. Photo: Supplied

Spooky school production ready for opening night in Lincoln

Lincoln High School students will hit the stage from tomorrow night in The Addams Family musical.

Darfield High School back on track

Darfield High School back on track, statutory management period ends

Darfield High School principal Andy England has welcomed the end of the limited statutory management period for the school.

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