Person hurt confronting alleged robbers trying to break into Prebbleton shed
A person has been injured after confronting a group of people trying to break into a shed on their property.
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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.
Country cricket: Big win puts Sefton in top spot
Canterbury country cricket: Sefton demolishes opposition to secure top spot
A resurgent Sefton consolidated their lead at the top of the country cricket leaderboard with a demolition job over Lincoln at the weekend.
Boat catches fire on SH75 near Tai Tapu
Jet boat goes up in smoke on State Highway 75 in Canterbury
A jet boat caught fire while being towed along a Canterbury state highway this morning.
Purdon staying put: Australian campaign ruled out
Purdon staying put: Australian campaign ruled out
The sabbatical being taken by champion Canterbury trainers Mark Purdon and Natalie Rasmussen has become very real.
Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash
Motorcyclist taken to Christchurch Hospital in serious condition after crash
A motorcyclist was taken to Christchurch Hospital with serious injuries after a crash in the Selwyn district this morning.
Lighting up Shands Rd for Christmas
Lighting up Shands Rd for Christmas
The Shands Rd Christmas Lightshow is proving popular with Christchurch residents.
Police follow leads after spate of car break-ins
'Who breaks into a mother’s car?': Police follow leads as spate of car break-ins continue
A Lincoln mother has found out first-hand how brazen thieves are breaking into Canterbury cars, even when they're locked and the belongings are out of sight.
Police fatally wounding Darfield man justified
Canterbury police shooting: Fatally wounding Darfield man justified, IPCA rules
Police have been cleared of wrongdoing in the fatal shooting of a Darfield man threatening his family with a firearm.
Christmas rolls into Lincoln
Christmas rolls into Lincoln
Santa arrived in Selwyn on Saturday for the annual Lincoln Christmas Parade and Market.
Mission impossible at Ruapuna Speedway
'To finish first, first you have to finish': Mission impossible at Ruapuna Speedway
The Hydraulink War of the Wings Sprintcar Series returns to Ruapuna Speedway on Saturday night with $70,000 in prize and travel money on the line.
Selwyn still a 'great place to live'
Selwyn still a 'great place to live' in spite of growing dissatisfaction - survey
The latest survey of Selwyn residents shows dissatisfaction has increased over swimming pools, roads and public halls.
Council pulls out of Selwyn 1080-pellet factory
West Coast council bails out of controversial stake in Canterbury 1080-pellet factory
The West Coast Regional Council has cut its losses and sold its share in a Canterbury-based pesticide factory.
Police raid Mongols gang properties, one arrested
Police raid Mongols bikie gang headquarters: Cash seized, arrest made
Police have arrested one person and seized cash and firearms after raids at two properties linked to the Mongols MC gang in Canterbury this morning.
Thieves benefit from slack vehicle security
'There were a dozen cars that had their windows down': Thieves benefit from slack vehicle security
Police say some Canterbury residents continue to be too casual when it comes to locking their vehicles.
Girl’s support cat goes missing
Canterbury girl’s support cat goes missing, fears the worst
A Prebbleton family is devastated after the mysterious loss of their cat Milo - a support animal for their daughter Isabella who has a head injury.
The one that didn’t get away
One that didn’t get away: Novice angler hooks big fish in Canterbury river
Rolleston’s Vicky Van Der Zwet is hooked on salmon fishing after catching a big one over the weekend.
Bid to avert forest fire destroying homes
Bid to avert forest fire destroying Canterbury homes in area deemed a 'potential hazard'
People living near a Canterbury forest will meet with fire chiefs on Thursday to learn what they should do if a blaze, similar to that at Lake Ohau, breaks out this summer.