Library naming debate reignites in Rolleston
The controversy over whether “library” should have been put on the Te Ara Ātea building in Rolleston has resurfaced ahead of the local body elections.
Selwyn
Teen may still be alive if warnings not ignored
Teen may still be alive if warnings about fire risk of foam furniture weren't ignored
A safety advocacy group says it repeatedly warned governments about the fire risk from foam-filled furniture years before a Canterbury teenager died in a blaze at her Burnham home.
New precinct aims to bring back village vibe
New hospitality, shopping precinct aims to bring back village vibe
A major new hospitality and retail precinct set to be built on Lincoln’s main street will be home to 14 businesses.
Survey to examine toll of insurance disputes
Survey to examine toll of insurance disputes
Canterbury property owners who battled insurance disputes after the earthquakes are being urged to share their stories.
Restaurant company in $450k liquidation
Canterbury restaurant operator in liquidation owing more than $450k
A company co-owned by a former All Black which ran a Canterbury restaurant has gone into liquidation owing more than $450,000 to creditors.
Mana whenua rep appointed to council hopes role will continue
Mana whenua rep appointed to council hopes role will continue
Selwyn’s first mana whenua representative says she has been honoured to be part of the district council and wants the role to continue.
Trump this billboard
Trump this billboard
The Make America Great Again slogan is synonymous with Donald Trump. Now the phrase has made it onto the streets of Canterbury in the countdown to the local elections.
'Nitrate emergency' declared in Canterbury
'Nitrate emergency' declared in Canterbury
Environment Canterbury has been accused of political grandstanding after councillors declared a "nitrate emergency" at their final meeting on Wednesday.
Speed limits lowered despite opposition
Speed limits lowered despite opposition
The speed limit outside a popular rural Canterbury hotel will be dropped from 80km/h to 60km/h.
Huts residents get eviction reprieve
Upper Selwyn Huts residents get eviction reprieve
District councillors have unanimously approved a 30-year extension to allow Upper Selwyn Huts residents to stay in the settlement.
Young athletes descend on Selwyn
Koru Games: Thousands of young athletes descend on Selwyn
Thousands of children from 66 South Island schools are in Canterbury for three days of action-packed sport at the Koru Games.
Party planned to officially open Youth Zone
Party planned to officially open Rolleston's new Youth Zone
Rolleston's new Youth Zone will be officially opened on Saturday with a festival featuring fun free activities in the parkour area, pump track and 3x3 basketball court.
Call for councillors to give back salaries
'I have a suspicion the rate increases would sort themselves out very quickly'
A Selwyn District Council candidate says the chief executive, councillors and mayor should forfeit part of their salaries to "directly offset rates" rises.
ECan candidates clash over water quality
Candidates clash over Canterbury water quality
A new study has highlighted nitrate issues and e.coli contamination in Selwyn's private drinking water wells - but two ECan councillors argue landowners are taking big steps to clean the area up.
Last chance for rural car wrecking yard
Last chance for rural car wrecking yard
The operators of a Canterbury car wrecking yard have been given a final opportunity to clean up their property, four-and-a-half years after the first complaint was lodged.
Fire chief's warning after close call
Fire chief's warning after close call
A Canterbury fire chief is urging people to check the weather forecast before lighting a fire.
Selwyn mayor's warning about election shakeup
Selwyn mayor's warning about election shakeup
Incumbent Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton issued a warning for voters during a Canterbury Concerned Ratepayers group candidate event on Monday night.
Majority of potential councillors not in favour of new water entity
Majority of potential councillors not in favour of new water entity
The new Selwyn District Council is likely to be stuck with a separate company to manage water and wastewater after the October elections, despite most candidates not agreeing with it.
Greyhound racing family chalk up wins after relocating to Aussie
Greyhound racing family chalk up wins after relocating to Aussie
Prominent Canterbury greyhound racing trainer Steve Evans has shifted his dogs to Queensland to escape the looming ban on the sport in New Zealand.
NZDF seeking longer sentence for soldier
NZ Defence Force seeking longer sentence for soldier
The Kiwi soldier convicted of attempted spying could face a longer punishment after NZDF appealed his "manifestly inadequate" sentence, which he will serve at the Burnham detention facility.