Council opts to start new company to manage water
Canterbury council opts to start new company to manage water
Selwyn district councillors have decided to establish a new company to manage water.
Daniel Alvey
Rabbit-chasing terrier gets into a hole lot of trouble
Rabbit-chasing terrier gets into a hole lot of trouble
It took a mammoth effort from firefighters to rescue fox terrier Myrtle after she literally went ‘down the rabbit hole’ under her owners' home.
Firefighters dig deep to rescue Myrtle
'We could hear her crying but didn’t know where': Firefighters dig deep to rescue Myrtle
It took a mammoth effort from Canterbury firefighters to rescue fox terrier Myrtle after she literally went ‘down the rabbit hole’ under her owners' home.
Businesses optimistic on future growth
Canterbury businesses optimistic about future growth
Canterbury business owners like Tom Lawson of Larcomb Vineyard near Rolleston are hoping for a stronger year in 2025.
Ex-top cop plays key role in huts dispute
Former top cop plays key role in Canterbury huts dispute
A former high-profile police officer is playing a key role in negotiations between Greenpark Huts bach owners and Ngāi Tahu.
Water service options still being considered
Water service options still being considered
A Canterbury council is still weighing up its options for the future of its water services.
Water service options still being considered
Water service options still being considered
A Canterbury council is still weighing up its options for the future of its water services.
Family won’t return to home after horror crash
Family won’t return to home after horror crash
A Canterbury family "can’t sleep in the house again" after a car driven by an alleged drink driver smashed through the master bedroom wall early on Saturday morning.
Greenpark Huts owners protest looming eviction
Greenpark Huts owners protest looming eviction
The remaining Greenpark Huts residents say they have been warned by Ngāi Tahu to leave by June 30 - or be trespassed.
Long recovery for driver after speedway crash
Long recovery for driver after Ruapuna Speedway crash
A GivealIttle fund has been set up to raise money for a motor racing driver who was taken to Christchurch Hospital in a critical condition after a fiery crash.
Long recovery for motor racing driver after fiery crash
Long recovery for motor racing driver after fiery crash
A GivealIttle fund has been set up to raise money for a motor racing driver who was taken to Christchurch Hospital in a critical condition after a fiery crash.
Schools act fast to keep canteens open
Canterbury schools act fast to keep canteens open after collapse of company
Two Canterbury high schools were left scrambling to keep their school canteens running after Libelle, the company managing them, went into liquidation.
Car ploughs into Rolleston bedroom
Car ploughs into Rolleston bedroom
A Canterbury family had shock early wake-up call after a car landed on their bed.
Chilling death threat email sent to school
Chilling death threat email sent to school
"Give me $27,500 in cryptocurrency or I will kill everyone at the school." That was the chilling late night email sent to staff and students of a Canterbury school.
School's frightening death threat email hoax
Canterbury school's frightening death threat email
"Give me $27,500 in cryptocurrency or I will kill everyone at the school." That was the chilling late night email sent to Rolleston College staff and students.
Water consultation timeframe 'not convenient'
'The council are very naughty': Mayor defends water services consultation amid concerns
Mayor Sam Broughton has defended Selwyn District Council’s decision to hold a three-week consultation on the future of water services, despite criticism the timeframe was too short.
Cost of new bus services in residents' hands
'Absolutely no money available to subsidise it'
Residents will ultimately decide whether they will pay for more bus services in the Selwyn district with consultation starting on Friday.
Harlow in the fight of her young life
Harlow in the fight of her young life
Within 24 hours, a family had their lives turned upside down.
Harlow in the fight of her young life
Plucky toddler Harlow takes on cancer in fight of her young life
A Canterbury mum took her 2-year-old daughter to the doctor for what she thought was an iron deficiency or preschool illness. But by the next day, the plucky toddler had been diagnosed with leukaemia.
Strong opposition to new bottle store
Strong opposition to new bottle store in Canterbury town
A pharmacy owner is one of more than 100 people opposing a planned new bottle store next to Leeston's Fresh Choice supermarket.