Templeton hints at mayoralty bid
Templeton hints at mayoralty bid
Christchurch city councillor Sara Templeton is reassessing her previous decision not to stand for the mayoralty.
Susan Sandys
The People’s Choice reveals line-up
The People’s Choice reveals line-up
Old hands and new faces are among the centre-left candidates confirmed for the Christchurch local body elections in October.
Call to look at light rail
Call to look at light rail between Christchurch and Selwyn district
A big property developer has waded into the Rolleston flyover debate, saying it is now time to look again at light rail into Christchurch.
Big golf day out with rugby legend
Canterbury mates pay for big golf day out with rugby legend
Two Canterbury friends Cody Elvy and Seamus Smyth enjoyed the golf match of a lifetime when they played with rugby legend Christian Cullen.
Swimmer surprised to find pool had been closed
Swimmer surprised to find pool had been closed
A Selwyn Aquatic Centre swimmer says she was left high and dry when the 20m programmes pool was closed for maintenance.
Life-changing mobility chairs almost within reach
Life-changing mobility chairs almost within reach of Cantabrians
A group of Cantabrians with MS are fundraising for hybrid, motorised, all-terrain wheelchair and exercise machines, which cost more than $30,000 each.
Rolleston wastewater plant upgrade being fast-tracked
Rolleston wastewater plant upgrade being fast-tracked
A $100 million upgrade of the Pines Wastewater Treatment Plant at Rolleston will happen sooner than expected due to the district’s booming population.
Explosion leaves burns like White Island eruption
Driveway explosion leaves Canterbury man with burns like White Island victims
A 60-year-old Canterbury man is facing a long recovery after receiving burns to 70 per cent of his body after an explosion at his home.
Big rates rise looms for homeowners
Big rates rise looms for some Canterbury homeowners
Rates are set to rise by an average of 6 per cent in the Selwyn district on July 1 - but the increase will be more for many urban dwellers.
Selwyn joins $1m club
Selwyn joins $1 million club as property values keep rising
The average value of a house in Selwyn has climbed past $1 million, out-performing Christchurch and every other district in Canterbury.
Young rugby players trespassed from bar
Young rugby players trespassed from Canterbury bar
Three Springston rugby players were trespassed by police from a Lincoln hotel after they caused trouble with other patrons.
Miriam and Jaunty scoop prestigious award
Canterbury dog owner and her golden retriever scoop prestigious award
Miriam Dobson and her golden retriever Jaunty are basking in the glow of victory after being named New Zealand Rally-O Grand Champion.
Rise in thefts from petrol station storage tanks
Rise in thefts from petrol station storage tanks
Thieves have been accessing storage tanks at service stations in Canterbury to steal petrol.
Mayor casts vote to oppose joining water group
Selwyn mayor uses casting vote to oppose joining Three Waters action group
How to move ahead with Three Waters reforms has split the Selwyn District Council down the middle, forcing Mayor Sam Broughton to deliver a casting vote.
Flyover options may include an underpass
Rolleston flyover options may include an underpass
Design engineers are investigating numerous roading configurations for Rolleston as they grapple with the perfect flyover design - which may even include an underpass.
Lincoln University finally reveals its Covid cases
Lincoln University finally reveals its Covid cases
Lincoln University recorded 361 Covid-19 cases from late February to mid-March, it can now be revealed.
Passenger trapped in vehicle that crashed into truck
Passenger trapped in vehicle that crashed into truck
Fire crews had to extricate a passenger from a vehicle that crashed into a truck in Lincoln yesterday.
Road repairs impacted by inflation and rising costs
Road repairs impacted by inflation and rising costs
Road and pavement works in Selwyn are being cut back due to inflation and rising bitumen costs, the district council says.
Trade waste discharges straining Rolleston treatment plant
Trade waste discharges straining Rolleston treatment plant
Uncontrolled trade waste discharges are placing strain on the wastewater treatment plant at Rolleston and causing operational difficulty.
Restoration reveals bell’s history
Lychgate restoration reveals Canterbury church bell's link to Big Ben and the Liberty Bell
The parishioners at a Darfield church have restored their historic lychgate - and uncovered a few surprises while delving into the history of its 260kg bell at the same time.