Susan Sandys

'Pretty stupid': Explosion victim suffers 70% burns, speaks of horror ordeal

Kevin Burney in Middlemore Hospital's specialist burns unit in April. Photo: Supplied

'Pretty stupid': Explosion victim suffers 70% burns, speaks of horror ordeal

Kevin Burney has returned home from hospital with wife Amanda after he was almost killed when a drum he was working on exploded in his driveway.

High roll leads to further extensions at Rolleston College

A second campus at Rolleston College isn’t enough to cater for expected roll growth. Photo: Hawkins

High roll leads to further extensions at Rolleston College

Skyrocketing roll growth at Rolleston College has forced the school into extending its current site before a second campus opens in 2025.

Crashes trigger calls for safety at tricky intersection

The give way sign tells motorists crossing Trices Rd at the junction with Ellesmere Rd to watch...

Crashes trigger calls for safety at tricky intersection

The driver of a car involved in a crash at the Prebbleton intersection of Ellesmere Rd and Trices Rd is calling for it to be upgraded.

Loving husband desperate for Ellesmere Hospital to reopen

Loving husband desperate for Ellesmere Hospital to reopen

Heartbroken husband Tom Tyler, 89, has not been able to bring his wife, Helen, home to Leeston since she was forced to move out of the district in March.

Decision pending on new Rolleston supermarket

A decision is pending on whether Foodstuffs will gain resource consent to build a Pak’nSave in Rolleston.

Former Selwyn mayor to run again

Three-way race: Former Selwyn mayor to stand against incumbant, new candidate

There will be three candidates vying for the Selwyn mayoralty in October’s local body elections.

Motorists' rescue trapped driver

The driver of this vehicle was helped out of his car by a passing motorist. Photo: Supplied

Motorists' rescue trapped driver

A Canterbury motorist was on his way to work when he felt a sense of dread as he ran to a car that had just crashed into a ditch.

Airport noise plan may restrict housing expansion

Airport noise plan could restrict West Melton housing expansion

The development of West Melton may be restricted as Christchurch Airport proposes moving its air noise contour to the township.

Bid to assess risk of rising nitrate levels

Bid to assess risk of rising nitrate levels in premature births

A Selwyn resident is inviting members of the community to a water testing day tomorrow to help researchers find out if rising nitrate levels are a risk factor in premature births.

New Rolleston flyover plan draws hundreds of submissions

An artist’s impression of the planned Rolleston overbridge. Image: Waka Kotahi

New Rolleston flyover plan draws hundreds of submissions

More than 700 submissions have been made in the second round of consultation on the proposed $125 million Rolleston flyover plan.

Resident chases youths after car break-in

One of the cars in Prebbleton targeted by thieves overnight on Friday. Photo: Supplied

'To see if I could catch them': Prebbleton man sprints after youths who broke into his car

A Prebbleton resident who spotted two youths breaking into his car chased them down the street and nabbed a phone he hopes will help identify the suspects.

Lincoln South opponents raise over $11k

Lincoln South opponents raise over $11k for legal costs

Residents opposing the controversial Lincoln South housing development are thrilled to receive more than $11,000 in community contributions as they head to the Environment Court.

Intersection may not cope with extra traffic

Intersection may not cope with extra traffic from Rolleston development

A high risk State Highway 1 intersection at Rolleston may not cope with extra traffic from thousands of new homes planned outside the town’s boundary.

Residents 'absolutely gutted' over subdivision

Residents 'absolutely gutted' over 820-home subdivision, relocation not an option for nursery

Prebbleton residents who want to retain the semi-rural nature of their area are "absolutely gutted" an 820-home subdivision is likely to go ahead.

SPCA shocked after 22 starving puppies dumped

SPCA shocked after 22 starving puppies dumped by river

It was the biggest single dumping of animals in at least 10 years - and one that shocked the Christchurch SPCA.

SPCA shocked after 22 starving puppies dumped

Christchurch SPCA shocked after 22 starving puppies dumped by river

It was the biggest single dumping of animals in at least 10 years - and one that shocked the Christchurch SPCA.

Hospital may become health facility

The CDHB has decided not to proceed with selling the former Lincoln Maternity Hospital at this...

Hospital may become health facility

The former Lincoln Maternity Hospital building may become a health facility.

Rolleston flyover: Business may have to move

An artist's impression of the planned Rolleston overbridge. Image: Supplied

'Not happy about it': Business may be forced to move if flyover plan goes ahead

A business with purpose-built headquarters at Rolleston is faced with having to move if the flyover goes ahead as planned.

Desperate bid to save abandoned pig

The kunekune was left on the side of the road unable to walk. Photo: Supplied

Desperate bid to save abandoned pig

A disabled pet kunekune with a gentle nature was left to die on the side of a Canterbury road.

Selwyn residents on $638m Chch stadium plan

Selwyn residents share their views on $638m Christchurch stadium plan

We took to the streets to ask Selwyn ratepayers about Christchurch's planned new $638 million stadium. Will they use it and will they help pay for it?

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