Workmates mourn truck driver killed in fiery crash
The death of a Canterbury truck driver after a crash on State Highway 1 earlier this week has "left an enormous hole" in the hearts of his workmates.
Selwyn
Large response to council amalgamation surveys
Large response to council amalgamation surveys
Thousands of people have so far given their opinion on how Christchurch, Selwyn and Waimakariri should tackle the council amalgamation.
MacDonald backs away from controversial toll road comments
MacDonald backs away from controversial toll road comments
Christchurch councillor Sam MacDonald has backed away from his controversial comments that Selwyn and Waimakariri residents should be tolled to enter the city.
'Drinking spot' under scrutiny after fire
Student 'drinking spot' under scrutiny after large unexplained fire
Police investigating whether a group of partying university students may have started a large hedge fire in Lincoln have exhausted all lines inquiry.
Skullet man’s rise to fame
'Mum is not a fan': Skullet man’s rise to fame
Does this Canterbury first XV rugby player have the greatest hairstyle in New Zealand?
Toll suggestion 'not helpful' - mayor
Toll suggestion 'not helpful' - mayor
Selwyn’s mayor says squabbling over tolling neighbouring districts is an unnecessary distraction from Canterbury’s amalgamation discussions.
Street booze ban possible to cork uni students
Street booze ban possible to cork uni students
Problems with university students could see a liquor ban imposed on a Canterbury town.
Work starts on another supermarket in Rolleston
Work starts on another supermarket in Rolleston
Construction is now under way on Rolleston's second Woolworths supermarket.
Injury setback leads to thriving events business
Injury setback leads to thriving events business
An injury 13 years ago saw Kerry Uren’s life change for the better after pivoting into organising running events rather than competing in them. Now her events are among the most popular in the South Island.
Treatment may save Maddie’s life
Treatment may save Maddie’s life
After an 18-year battle with kidney disease, a miracle treatment may provide a Canterbury 22-year-old with a normal life.
One dead after crash on Selwyn property
One dead after crash on Selwyn property
One person has died after an early morning quad bike crash on a Canterbury property.
Rates debate - how much will you pay?
Rates debate - how much will you pay?
The Selwyn District Council has found enough savings to reduce its average rates rise to "4.5%-ish".
Safety warning for Springs Rd drivers
Road surface prompts safety warning for Springs Rd drivers
Motorists are being warned to take care on a busy Canterbury road because of a slippery road surface.
Standing between traffic and tragedy
School's caretaker standing between traffic and tragedy
Concern for the safety of children crossing a busy road near a Canterbury primary school has prompted the assistant caretaker to step onto the road himself to stop traffic.
Mayor determined to protect district's identity
Mayor determined to protect district's identity as potential merger looms
Selwyn's mayor says she is determined to protect the district's identity as Canterbury councils consider local government amalgamations and a potential Greater Christchurch merger.
Giant sunfish found on beach
'Holy moses': Giant sunfish found on Canterbury beach
Finding a 2.5m sunfish washed up on the shore at Lake Ellesmere was an "unbelievable experience" for two Canterbury fishermen.
Custom jerseys turned into charity boost
'They’ve been with us every step of the way': Cricket club gives boost to young cancer sufferer
The Weedons Cricket Club has donated more than $2200 to the Child Cancer Foundation in a gesture which means the world to the secretary and administrator whose daughter is battling a rare form of the disease.
Police seek leads on Darfield burglary
Police seek leads on Darfield burglary
Police are seeking information following a burglary in Darfield.
Privacy concerns over use of CCTV in playgrounds
Privacy concerns over use of CCTV in playgrounds
There is disagreement over whether CCTV cameras are the best way to deter graffiti in public spaces across the Selwyn District.
Heart and Sole of the local music scene
Heart and Sole of the local music scene
For more than two decades, Duncan Sole has been a quiet constant in Selwyn’s evolving music scene - a guitarist, promoter, DJ, sound engineer and, above all, a connector of people.