Cars swamped, kids swimming in the streets
Cars swamped, kids swimming in the streets during downpour
The heavens opened above Lincoln, south of Christchurch, last Friday dumping two weeks of rain on the township in just 20min. Susan Sandys reports.
Susan Sandys
Dengue fever warning for travellers
Warning over dengue fever after Canterbury case
A person in the Selwyn district in Canterbury has contracted dengue fever, a viral disease passed on by infected mosquitoes.
Dengue fever warning for travellers
Travellers warned about dengue fever after Canterbury case
A person in the Selwyn district has contracted dengue fever, a viral disease passed on by infected mosquitoes.
Councillors hear Rolleston residents library plea
Councillors hear Rolleston residents plea to add 'library' to Te Ara Ātea
After a six-month battle to get the word 'library' included in the signage at Te Ara Ātea, a group of Rolleston residents are pleased Selwyn district councillors will now discuss the issue.
Chlorine could stay in Selwyn drinking water for 18 months
Chlorine could stay in Selwyn drinking water for 18 months
The temporary chlorination of the Selwyn district’s water supplies could continue for another 18 months.
Rolleston 'library' battle goes to council
Te Ara Ātea: Battle over Rolleston 'library' name goes to council
Rolleston Residents Association members have taken their battle to have the word library included in the name Te Ara Ātea to councillors.
SH1 flyover design recommended
SH1 flyover design recommended for $125m Rolleston roading upgrade
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has revealed its recommended design for a flyover across State Highway 1 at Rolleston.
Bid to halt chlorination of Selwyn drinking water fails
Bid to halt chlorination of Selwyn drinking water fails
A move to stop the temporary chlorination of Selwyn's drinking water has been thwarted by a majority of district councillors.
Pupils queue up to pat Cookie the reading dog
Real page-turner: Canterbury school pupils queue up to pat Cookie the reading dog
Cookie the reading dog is so popular, Canterbury school children are queuing up just to give her a pat.
Gingerbread house returns after Covid hiatus
Return of the Gingerbread house sweetens up Christmas in Lincoln
There may not be any flashing lights, tinsel or Santa bears at Diana Renwick’s Lincoln home - but once you're inside the house screams Christmas.
Lincoln Christmas parade returns
Lincoln Christmas parade returns
The Lincoln Christmas Parade and Market will make its long-awaited return this weekend.
Rezoning plans send rates bills skyrocketing
Rezoning plans send rates bills skyrocketing
Land values and rates have skyrocketed in some areas of the Selwyn district flagged for rezoning, even though the rezoning may never go ahead.
Plans to rezone hikes rates
Canterbury landowners face skyrocketing rates bills due to rezoning plans
Land values and rates have skyrocketed in some areas of the Selwyn district flagged for rezoning, even though the rezoning may never go ahead.
Increased patrols to combat pooing dogs
Increased patrols to combat pooing dogs
Pooping pooches in Darfield and their owners are now on the radar of the Selwyn District Council’s animal control team.
Shades of pink and lavender wow garden judges
Shades of pink and lavender wow judges in garden competition
It was a case of third-time lucky for Lynette Chamberlain, 72, when she was named supreme winner of the Rolleston Residents Garden Competition.
Chlorination of Selwyn water supplies to continue
Chlorination of Selwyn water supplies to continue
Chlorine will be added to the Selwyn district's major water supplies until at least December 14 after a councillor's bid to pause it immediately was unsuccessful.
‘Cruel, sick’: Driver seen swerving to kill pūkeko
‘Cruel, sick’: Driver seen swerving to kill pūkeko
A motorist was seen veering on to the opposite side of the road to run over a pūkeko on the outskirts of the Canterbury town of Rolleston.
‘Cruel, sick’: Driver seen swerving to kill pukeko
Driver who swerved to kill pukeko near Rolleston described as ‘cruel, sick’
A motorist was seen veering onto the opposite side of the road to run over a pūkeko on the outskirts of Rolleston.
Mayor’s annual salary increases by $8400
Mayor’s annual salary increases by $8400
Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton's salary has been bumped up to $146,861 a year from the $138,411 he received last term.
Te Ara Ātea: Battle over library name continues
Te Ara Ātea: Battle to add 'library' to name heats up in Rolleston
The Rolleston Residents Association is not giving up on its battle to get the word "library" included in the title of Te Ara Ātea.