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ChristchurchAugust 24

Crash on Christchurch’s Southern Motorway causes congestion

A crash on the Christchurch Southern Motorway has caused delays for motorists on Monday afternoon.
    Crash on Christchurch’s Southern Motorway causes congestion
    Crash on Christchurch’s Southern Motorway causes congestion
    SelwynAugust 23

    Police search for ute that left crash scene

    Police are appealing for information about the driver of a Nissan Navara who reportedly fled the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash in Canterbury last week.
    Police search for ute that left crash scene
    Police search for ute that left crash scene
    SelwynAugust 22

    Community board member claimed $7799 in mileage and travel time allowances

    A Selwyn community board member has hit back at questions over his mileage and travel time expense claims.
    Daniel Alvey
    Community board member claimed $7799 in mileage and travel time allowances
    Community board member claimed $7799 in mileage and travel time allowances
    SelwynAugust 20

    Canterbury pub bouncers get new court date

    Two Canterbury bouncers charged over an alleged assault on a teen patron at a Lincoln pub have a new date in court.
    Canterbury pub bouncers get new court date
    Canterbury pub bouncers get new court date
    SelwynAugust 20

    First-home buyer left to pick up the pieces after cellphone catches fire

    This is the aftermath of a Canterbury house fire caused by a damaged phone that was being wirelessly charged.
    Daniel Alvey
    First-home buyer left to pick up the pieces after cellphone catches fire
    First-home buyer left to pick up the pieces after cellphone catches fire
    SelwynAugust 20

    Youths take stolen pink Toyota for a joy ride

    Two youths stole a distinctive pink Toyota and took it on a joy ride from Rolleston to Christchurch on Wednesday night before police brought them to a sudden stop.
    Youths take stolen pink Toyota for a joy ride
    Youths take stolen pink Toyota for a joy ride
    SelwynAugust 19

    Damage by four-wheel drive vehicles ‘has ruined a fantastic place’

    The Department of Conservation is calling for information from the public after discovering serious damage from vehicles to a campsite in a national park.
    Damage by four-wheel drive vehicles ‘has ruined a fantastic place’
    Damage by four-wheel drive vehicles ‘has ruined a fantastic place’
    North CanterburyAugust 18

    Minister rules out Canterbury councils’ bid to pause fast-track housing decisions

    Two Canterbury mayors seeking a pause on the fast-tracking of housing developments could be out of luck.
    David Hill
    Minister rules out Canterbury councils’ bid to pause fast-track housing decisions
    Minister rules out Canterbury councils’ bid to pause fast-track housing decisions
    SelwynAugust 17

    Staffer injured in alleged assault at Canterbury youth justice facility

    A staff member at a Canterbury youth justice facility suffered moderate injuries following an assault by a young offender.
    Staffer injured in alleged assault at Canterbury youth justice facility
    Staffer injured in alleged assault at Canterbury youth justice facility
    SelwynAugust 14

    Canterbury mayors want to pause fast-track housing developments

    Two Canterbury mayors are backing calls for a pause and review of the Government’s fast-track housing development decisions.
    Canterbury mayors want to pause fast-track housing developments
    Canterbury mayors want to pause fast-track housing developments
    CanterburyAugust 14

    New way to tackle building inspection backlog

    More remote building inspections may be on the way as the Selwyn District Council struggles to keep up with the area’s housing growth.
    Daniel Alvey
    New way to tackle building inspection backlog
    New way to tackle building inspection backlog
    SelwynAugust 12

    Residents told to install mailboxes as NZ Post scraps their PO boxes

    New Zealand Post has told residents about its plan to close their PO boxes on October 4, giving them about seven weeks to put mailboxes on their properties..
    By Daniel Alvey
    Residents told to install mailboxes as NZ Post scraps their PO boxes
    Residents told to install mailboxes as NZ Post scraps their PO boxes
    SelwynAugust 12

    Historic Canterbury church opening its doors to mark 150 years

    As St Stephen’s Anglican Church prepares to celebrate a milestone anniversary, Jeni Dickson and Christine Purdie look back at its rich history.
    Historic Canterbury church opening its doors to mark 150 years
    Historic Canterbury church opening its doors to mark 150 years