Two Canterbury heroes lost in a week
Two former long-serving Canterbury firefighters have been lost in the space of just one week.
Selwyn
Rolleston commuters get bus services' boost
Rolleston commuters to get long-awaited bus services' boost
Rolleston commuters will soon have access to four times as many buses, with a new private service ready to roll.
Young entrepreneur working to help women in sport
Young Canterbury entrepreneur working to help women in sport
Canterbury's Molly Macpherson is on a mission to keep girls active through sport and change the culture around female participation as they grow up.
'We said our vows at the Selwyn Huts'
'We said our vows at the Selwyn Huts': Couple make emotional plea to stay in their 'slice of heaven'
The future of the Upper Selwyn Huts is now in the hands of district councillors who will deliberate their options before making a final decision on September 17.
Data reveals developers exploited loophole
Poll: Data reveals developers exploited contributions loophole
Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton wants the Government to give 50% of the GST made on new builds to councils after it was revealed developers saved millions by exploiting a loophole the district council is powerless to close.
Big pay bump for new Selwyn councillors
Big pay bump for new Selwyn councillors
The incoming Selwyn district councillors will potentially get a 26% pay increase, while the mayor is set for a 5.9% rise.
Dust a concern after quarry consent crushed
Dust a concern for residents after quarry consent crushed
Residents who won a court battle against a large quarry have concerns about how dust will be managed.
32 candidates standing for district council
Poll: Plenty of choice for voters as 32 candidates stand for council
Driving school owner Brad Mannering has joined the race for the Selwyn mayoralty.
'Bloody uproar' if golf course shifted
'Bloody uproar' if Canterbury golf course moved
Lincoln Golf Club officials have rubbished an idea to move the course from Boundary Rd to make way for sports fields.
Submitters reject council’s options for huts
Submitters reject Selwyn council’s options for huts: ‘They all end in eviction’
Do not set a finite eviction date - that is the message being sent to the Selwyn District Council about the future of the Upper Selwyn Huts.
Govt confusing councils with mixed messages - Broughton
Govt confusing councils with mixed messages - Broughton
Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton has called on the Government to give councils a clear direction.
Winter illnesses push up wait times
Winter illnesses push up wait times
Complacency around colds and flus is adding pressure to Canterbury's health system as people battle a surge of winter illnesses.
Three-way race for Selwyn mayoralty
Three-way race for Selwyn mayoralty
It will be a three-way race for the Selwyn mayoralty, while the district council table is set for a shake-up with another councillor retiring.
Court to decide if business park bid will go ahead
Court to decide if Lincoln business park bid will go ahead
It may be known later this year if a business park in Lincoln will get the go-ahead.
Organic veg farm loses $250k worth of crops
Canterbury organic farm loses $250k worth of crops
An organic vegetable farm in Canterbury lost about $250,000 of crops in the flooding which saturated the region in early May.
'Nothing new' in council report cards - mayors
What Canterbury mayors think of the Govt's new council report cards
Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton says the Government’s new performance reports will help communities to "really see how councils are performing".
Two people taken to hospital after crash near Lincoln
Two people taken to hospital after crash near Lincoln
Two people have been injured after a crash in the Selwyn district this afternoon.
Should green organics bins be compulsory?
Poll: Should green organics bins be compulsory?
The Selwyn District Council is looking at making green kerbside organics bins compulsory as part of a review into its waste management system.
Residents win battle to make noise complaints
Residents win battle to make noise complaints about army rifle range
Residents have won a four-year battle to retain the right to lodge noise complaints about the army rifle range on the outskirts of their Canterbury township.
Rolleston rezone removes hurdle for Mitre 10 store
Rolleston rezone removes hurdle for Mitre 10 store
The path is clearing for Mitre 10 to set up shop next to the new Pak’nSave supermarket in Rolleston.