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Some of the items found in the bust. Photo: George Heard

Cocaine smuggling bust: Colombians deny charges, face lengthy wait for trial

A trial date was set in the High Court at Christchurch today for a group accused of being involved in a South American drug smuggling ring that allegedly brought 50kg of cocaine into NZ.

Fines soon for speeding drivers

Fines soon for drivers in Rolleston's new 30km/h zone

A police blitz found dozens of drivers breaking the new 30km/h speed limit on Tennyson St.

Young para athlete off to Oceania champs

Young Prebbleton para athlete off to Oceania champs

A promising young Canterbury para athlete is training hard to improve his shot-putting technique.

Yabba dabba doo time on safari fundraiser

Fred Flintstone Flintmobile gears up for yabba dabba doo time on safari fundraiser

Yabba dabba doo will echo through the Southern Alps on Saturday as a Canterbury teacher aide rides her modified 50cc Yamaha in the Scooter Safari.

Reports of 'suspicious activity' led to arrests

Neighbours' reports of 'suspicious activity' help police catch alleged burglars

Three alleged burglars have appeared in court after members of the public reported suspicious activity in North Canterbury.

Will Selwyn help pay for the Christchurch stadium?

The planned Christchurch multi use arena. Image: Supplied

Will Selwyn ratepayers contribute to the Christchurch stadium - and how much could it cost?

Selwyn residents may get the final say on whether they contribute to Christchurch’s ballooning stadium cost.

Shrimpy Boy takes on world's best drone pilots

Shrimpy Boy up against world's best pilots in Drone Champions League

A Lincoln drone racer nicknamed 'Shrimpy Boy' has achieved his dream of joining an elite European Champions League team.

$4.3m artificial turfs officially opened

The new artificial turfs were officially opened on Friday. Photo: Geoff Sloan

$4.3m artificial turfs officially opened

Two international quality artificial sports turfs at Rolleston’s Foster Park have officially been opened.

Piece of railway history comes home

From left – Danny Leonard, district councillor Geoff Bland, Graham Lawn and Ian Dixon on the...

'Huge part of Selwyn’s story': Piece of railway history comes home

A bright red railway jigger that celebrates Canterbury's history and heritage has found a new home in Rolleston.

Contractor killed in loader accident remembered

Contractor killed in tragic loader accident remembered as 'glass half-full kind of guy'

A hardworking Canterbury contractor who died after being trapped under a loader has been remembered as a real character and community figure.

Threat to shoot down drones 'just a warning'

Threat to shoot down drones 'just a warning'

A Canterbury resident has told drone operators their machines will be "shot out of the sky" if they are seen over private property.

Gas hot water units targeted by thieves

Thieves are stealing gas hot water systems from the exterior of Canterbury homes and businesses, causing dangerous gas leaks.

Call for Selwyn councillors to reject big Lincoln housing plan

Many Lincoln residents want to retain the land north of Collins Rd as it it and not have it...

Call for Selwyn councillors to reject big Lincoln housing plan

Lincoln residents opposed to a controversial Carter Group plan to build 1710 homes on rural land are calling on Selwyn district councillors to reject a hearing commissioner’s recommendation.

Appeal for sightings of silver Daihatsu

Appeal for sightings of silver Daihatsu after Rolleston incident

Police want to hear from anyone who saw a silver Daihatsu involved in an incident in Rolleston last week that ended with a woman being arrested.

Motorists warned to expect delays on Porter Pass

Porters Pass leads to several Canterbury club ski fields. Photo: Getty Images

Motorists warned of delays on major Canterbury alpine pass for next 10 weeks

Motorists travelling from Canterbury to the West Coast will face delays over the next 10 weeks.

Two injured after serious crash in Rolleston

The crash scene in Rolleston this morning. Photo: George Heard

Two injured after serious crash in Rolleston

Fire crews worked to free a person trapped after a crash in Rolleston this morning.

'Very lucky man': Person trapped in car able to walk away

The man trapped in the wreckage of this car survived. Photo: Supplied

'Very lucky man': Person trapped in car able to walk away

Firefighters say a man who was trapped in a badly damaged vehicle that overturned at a Rolleston intersection was lucky to walk away.

Burns victim out of intensive care

Darfield driveway explosion: Burns victim out of intensive care

Kevin Burney has achieved the milestone of moving out of intensive care as he begins to recover from his devastating April 2 accident.

Top duck callers flock to competition

Lincoln student Hunter Lowe tries his hand at calling a paradise duck for the judges. PHOTO: JOHN...

'Use your diaphragm': Hunt for the best duck callers in the land

The Lincoln University Hunting Club has held its annual duck calling competition.

Inquest into teen's death

‘I am not right in the head and they have let me go’ son told worried dad

In 2017, Liam Booth fell through the cracks in the mental health system - and died of a suspected suicide. Five years later, a coroner is investigating whether there are ways to stop this ever happening again.

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