Teens smash their way into electronics shop
Teens smash their way into Canterbury electronics store
A Canterbury electronics repair store was ransacked by a group of youths then a nearby convenience store was targeted just a few days later.
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Hotel management under scrutiny at licence hearing
Canterbury hotel's management under scrutiny at liquor licence hearing
Police have cited incidents involving students and raised concerns over management at The Famous Grouse in Lincoln during a hearing to determine if the hotel's liquor licence should be renewed.
Harness racing driver speaks about cancer battle
Top Canterbury harness racing driver speaks about shock lung cancer battle
Canterbury harness racing driver Katie Cox has spoken out about her shock cancer diagnosis - thanking her supporters for raising more than $130,000 to help her fund treatment.
The Hororata Highland Games is calling
The Hororata Highland Games is calling
Kilts will swish, bagpipes will cry, cabers will turn, and the haggises will be tamed at the 12th Hororata Highland Games on Saturday, November 11.
Rolleston centre to become hub for youth arts and community
Rolleston centre to become hub for youth arts and community
The Rolleston Community Centre will now become a dedicated space for youth, arts, and community groups.
Masked gunman to stay behind bars
Masked man who shot two women and robbed six bars at gunpoint to stay behind bars
A masked gunman who shot two women during a horrific home invasion in Rolleston and went on a crime spree across Canterbury has been declined parole.
Brakes put on cycleway
Brakes put on planned cycleway between Prebbleton and Christchurch
A cycleway between Prebbleton and the Christchurch Southern Motorway has been shelved.
Intersection battle done and dusted
Two-decade battle over intersection done and dusted
A 20-year stoush over the future of a Canterbury intersection and a 500m stretch of shingle road has ended - but the next step comes with a six-figure price tag.
Johnny Cash tribute sausage a fiery hit
Johnny Cash tribute sausage a fiery hit
A fiery sausage created at a Canterbury supermarket has proved a big hit.
Controversial sex education book to stay
Controversial sex education book to stay in libraries
A controversial sex education book will remain in the Selwyn district’s libraries.
Man who held knife to 80yo woman’s throat in court
Man on run from police held knife to elderly woman’s throat in her home
An elderly woman was watching the rugby when a stranger walked through the front door of her Canterbury retirement village home and held a knife to her throat.
'Moderate' 5.2 quake near Arthur’s Pass
'Moderate' 5.2 quake near Arthur’s Pass followed by another shake further north
A 5.2-magnitude earthquake hit Canterbury on Monday night, while a magnitude 4 quake rocked the top of the South Island this morning.
Synlait chairman resigns
Synlait chairman resigns
The chairman and director of Canterbury-based company Synlait has resigned a week after an exclusive infant formula manufacturing supply deal was cancelled.
Push for business park at Lincoln
Push for business park at Lincoln
Another bid is being made to turn a block of land into a business park in Lincoln.
Train collides with car in Canterbury
Train collides with car in Canterbury
A car has collided with a train in Canterbury - the third incident involving a train in the region this week.
Motorists won't obey lower speed limits in some areas
Motorists won't obey lower speed limits in some areas
Blanket slower speeds in urban areas are unlikely to go ahead because the Selwyn District Council believes motorists wouldn’t adhere to them.
Family mourns 18-year-old struck by train
Family mourns 18-year-old struck by train
The family of an 18-year-old struck by a freight train near State Highway 73 in Canterbury yesterday have paid tribute to their "beautiful son".
Fundraiser started for fatal crash victim's family
Fundraiser started for family of teen girl killed in Canterbury crash
Family and friends have paid tribute to a teenager killed in a fatal crash in Canterbury over the weekend.
Person dies after being hit by train
Person dies after being hit by train at Canterbury crossing
A person has died after being hit by a freight train at a level crossing in Canterbury.
Police criticised for OIA delay
Police criticised over response to 24-hour Rolleston station roster
Police have been criticised over the way they dealt with an Official Information Act request for details about the Selwyn district’s 24-hour seven-day-a-week model.