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.
Susan Sandys
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.
Full steam ahead in Bill’s backyard
Full steam ahead in Bill’s backyard
Bill Stanley has created a model train lovers’ fantasy land in his backyard at Lincoln.
Pensioner speaks for first time after attack
Canterbury pensioner speaks out after being attacked by group of teens
A Selwyn pensioner has spoken for the first time about being attacked as a group of alleged burglars fled his property.
Petition started against pre-school
Residents of new subdivision start petition to stop pre-school being built on reserve
About 60 homeowners in a new subdivision are calling for the developer and district council to reassess plans for an early learning centre.
Lottery win leads to a lifetime of memories
Lottery win leads to a lifetime of memories for Christchurch hairdresser
A $2 tip turned into a lottery win and a lifetime of hairdressing memories for Jennifer Monk.
Police focus on intersections after crashes
Police focus on intersections after vehicles overturn in two crashes
Police say they are paying extra attention to driver behaviour at Canterbury intersections after two crashes in which vehicles overturned.
Rolleston woman in running for Miss Pinup NZ title
Miss Pinup New Zealand: Canterbury woman pinning hopes on style, glamour and talent to win title
A Rolleston woman is getting ready to compete for the title of Miss Pinup New Zealand.
Jet boat stolen while owner had tyre repaired
Jet boat and trailer stolen from roadside after owner left to get tyre repaired
A home-made jet boat was stolen last week after the trailer it was being towed on had a tyre puncture at a Canterbury intersection and the owner left to repair it.
Cow disease strikes Lincoln Uni research farms
Cow disease strikes Lincoln Uni research farms
Crippling cow disease Mycoplasma bovis has been found on Lincoln University research farms.
Former mushroom plant targeted by vandals
Former mushroom plant targeted by vandals
Police are increasing patrols at the former Meadow Mushrooms processing plant at Prebbleton following vandalism.
Another challenge for prize-winning pooch
Kennel cough?: Another challenge for prize-winning Canterbury pooch
Mort the prize-winning Canterbury pooch has met another obstacle in life - and it is not on the agility course.
Boozed driver retrieves car then crashes into ditch
Boozed driver retrieves car then crashes into ditch
A young Rolleston motorist caught drink driving and immediately suspended for 28 days returned later in a taxi to get his car back - and ended up crashing it.
More cases of legionnaires' disease in Canterbury
More cases of legionnaires’ disease spring up in Canterbury
Health authorities are repeating their warnings about staying safe while gardening as cases of legionnaires’ disease continue into summer.