Suspicious Rolleston fires likely to be linked
Suspicious Rolleston fires likely to be linked
A series of arsons at Rolleston are believed to be linked.
Susan Sandys
Water rates set to spiral as demand increases
Big increase in water rates proposed as demand increases in Selwyn district
Residents face paying up to $87 more each year for household water as the Selwyn District Council aims to meet increasing costs and manage high demand.
Field days event shaping up to be biggest ever
Field days event shaping up to be biggest ever
The South Island Agricultural Field Days have attracted more than 600 exhibitors, making it one of the biggest events in its 70-year history.
'Nightmare': Mail missing in NZ Post muck-up
'Nightmare': Mail missing in NZ Post muck-up
A group of Canterbury residents did not receive mail for several weeks after NZ Post changed their addresses without telling them - and then stopped delivering altogether.
Lady Bubbles woos families
Lady Bubbles woos families with messages of kindness, inclusiveness
Lady Bubbles brought all her love and lusciousness to a pre-school story time event at Lincoln Library last week.
Police outline major crime issues in Selwyn district
Police outline major crime issues in Selwyn district
Soaring domestic violence reports, mental health call outs and gangs are among the issues police say they are facing in the Selwyn district.
Police continue to target motorists at stop signs
Stop means stop: Police issue more fines at Canterbury intersections
Motorists are learning the hard way to come to a halt at stop signs at some Canterbury intersections.
Police nab 40 motorists in 45min for failing to stop at intersection
Police nab 40 motorists in 45min for failing to stop at intersection
Police ticketed 40 motorists in 45 minutes for failing to stop at a Canterbury intersection this week.
Boy racers causing carnage in district
Boy racers causing carnage in Canterbury district, public urged to record number plates
Boy racers are becoming a problem in the Selwyn district again - and police are looking at ways to put the brakes on them.
Uncertain future for worker when coal mine closes
Uncertain future for worker when coal mine closes
A 62-year-old machinery operator who is raising four grandchildren fears for his and his family’s future as the Canterbury coal mine he works at prepares to close.
Work to repair station under way
Work to repair iconic Canterbury train station under way
An iconic Canterbury train station and Transzalpine stop off is finally getting the spruce up it deserves.
Mark Jackson: 'Feminine, loud and super campy'
'Very feminine, loud and super campy': Life as a drag queen from Lincoln
Mark Jackson, a supermarket worker from Lincoln, bought his first pair of heels seven years ago - and never looked back. He talks to reporter Susan Sandys about his life as Lady Bubbles.
Site for new Rolleston secondary school chosen
Site for new Rolleston secondary school chosen, meetings planned to gather feedback
Rolleston’s new secondary school campus will be sited near Faringdon.
Fall from tree leaves cat’s owner with concussion
Feisty Canterbury moggie shows no gratitude after owner concussed during rescue attempt
While 13-year-old fluffy tabby Max has no injuries after being stuck high up in a tree, the same cannot be said for his human rescuers.
Quick action saves Kirwee house
Quick action saves Canterbury house, firefighters highlight importance of escape plan
Fast action by a passer-by who phoned 111 helped save a Kirwee house from being totally destroyed in a fire.
Lincoln station officer's firefighting milestone
From tragedy to saving lives: Lincoln station officer marks firefighting milestone
Lincoln fire brigade officer Richie Bee has marked 25 years of firefighting with a gold star.
No supermarket for Lincoln subdivision
Plan shelved: No supermarket for Lincoln subdivision
Developer Shane Kennedy said he is no longer pursuing the construction of a supermarket at the Flemington subdivision in Lincoln.
Political newbie Nicola Grigg sets her priorities
'There’s no playbook for being an MP': Political newbie Nicola Grigg sets out her priorities
National's new Selwyn MP Nicola Grigg outlines her priorities and tells reporter Susan Sandys how she plans to build on her slim majority.
Teenage drinking and driving incidents on the rise
Teenage drinking and driving incidents on the rise: ‘Parents have to play their part’ - police
There has been a sharp increase in partying teenagers risking their lives by driving home drunk, prompting a warning to parents.
New principal for Darfield High School
New principal to build on Darfield High’s strengths and take it out of statutory management
New Darfield High School principal Andy England is looking forward to taking over the reins at the 750-pupil school and enjoying what his new hometown has to offer.