Council pauses plan to remove Upper Selwyn Huts
Council pauses plan to remove Upper Selwyn Huts
Upper Selwyn Huts residents have been given a reprieve by the district council.
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New bid to build houses near airport
New bid to build houses near Christchurch Airport
Christchurch city councillors are just weeks away from deciding whether to support a bid to open up land for housing in areas affected by an airport noise contour.
Young farmer takes out national title
Young Canterbury farmer takes out national title
Canterbury dairy farmer George Dodson was "in shock" after winning the title of New Zealand’s top young farmer.
More uncertainty for Synlait
More uncertainty for Synlait
Troubled Canterbury dairy company Synlait faces more uncertainty, less than a week after shareholders voted to save the company.
Gang associate facing drugs charges
Gang associate arrested after police 'smelt cannabis' - and found MDMA, cocaine, cash
A Christchurch gang associate is facing drugs and weapon charges after a police bail check.
Training regime gets artistic swimmer to Peru
Tough training regime earns Amelia trip Peru for artistic swimming champs
Canterbury artistic swimmer Amelia McConnochie is set to travel to Peru for a historic competition.
New primary school for Rolleston
New primary school for Rolleston
The Government has announced it will build a new primary school in Rolleston.
25% rise in water rates 'sneaky'
25% rise in water rates 'sneaky' - residents’ associations
Sneaky and underhanded. That’s the broadside two residents’ association chiefs have made about the latest jump in water rates in the Selwyn district.
Driver fled scene after cyclist hit in Lincoln
Driver fled scene after cyclist hit in Lincoln
Police are investigating an alleged hit-and-run after a cyclist was struck by a white vehicle in Lincoln.
Former lifeguard's first aid training kicked in
'I was very, very lucky to have been saved': Former lifeguard's first aid training kicked in
For Wilhelmina Theewis a morning walk with her dog nearly turned into her last – but she was saved by a former lifeguard.
Fishing or rockets?
Fishing or rockets? Space operator denies involvement in lakeside hut evictions
An 83-year-old Canterbury fisherman wants to know if he is being given the heave-ho from his lakeside hut because a company wants to launch rockets nearby.
Foulkes having a blast with the Bears
Zak Foulkes having a blast with the Bears in England
Talented Darfield bowler Zak Foulkes has got off to a winning start after signing for the Warwickshire Bears in England’s top T20 competition.
Big jump in number of motorists caught speeding
Big jump in number of motorists caught speeding
Almost 5000 more motorists have been caught speeding in the Selwyn district over the past 12 months compared to the previous year.
18 guns found on prison grounds since 2016
18 guns found on prison grounds since 2016
Christchurch Men's Prison is among the Corrections facilities across NZ in which 18 real or replica guns have been found since 2016.
Weather and road works causing more potholes
'A disgrace': Weather and road works causing more potholes
Heavy rainfall has played havoc with roads in Canterbury.
Katie Cox loses battle with cancer
Canterbury harness racing driver Katie Cox loses battle with cancer
Family, friends and industry leaders have paid tribute to top Canterbury harness racing driver Katie Cox after she lost her battle with lung cancer.
Hotel embarks on new crusade
The Famous Grouse Hotel embarks on new crusade
Shaughn McNabb and his business partner Crusaders halfback Mitch Drummond are the new owners of a popular Canterbury watering hole.
Selwyn ratepayers in for 14.9% rates hike
Selwyn ratepayers in for 14.9% rates hike
Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton says a 14.9 per cent average rates rise strikes a balance between affordability and planning for the future.
Selwyn MP returns from maternity leave
Selwyn MP returns from maternity leave after welcoming first child
Selwyn MP Nicola Grigg returned from maternity leave this week.
Poolside at the Paris Olympics
Canterbury official will be poolside at Paris Olympics
When Christine Cassin began officiating swim meets almost 20 years ago, she could never have imagined where it would lead.