What a load of bull!
What a load of bull!
Photographer Amanda King grew up a city girl in Brisbane - but her life changed dramatically when she met her Canterbury farmer husband on her OE.
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Brazen building site thieves risking lives
'Surprised we didn’t turn up and find a dead body': Brazen building site thieves risking lives
Thieves breaking into Canterbury building sites are risking their lives for as little as a few hundred dollars of scrap metal.
Lincoln South opponents raise over $11k
Lincoln South opponents raise over $11k for legal costs
Residents opposing the controversial Lincoln South housing development are thrilled to receive more than $11,000 in community contributions as they head to the Environment Court.
Stadium funding could be included in Annual Plan
Stadium funding could be included in Selwyn district's next Annual Plan
Selwyn’s next Annual Plan consultation could include funding the Christchurch stadium, Te Kaha, if and when the district council is asked to contribute.
Police investigate origin of school bomb threats
Hoax bomb threats: 18 schools across NZ called, police investigate origin
Police are examining similarities between the hoax bomb threats made by phone to schools across NZ, including several in Canterbury, which caused wide-scale disruption in the first week of term.
Do you know this man?
Do you know this man?
Rolleston police want help identifying a man in relation to a number of incidents reported in the area on Monday.
Hope Freyja will still be found
Hope Freyja will still be found
It has been two months since swedish vallund Freyja vanished from her home in the Selwyn district, but her owner is refusing to give up hope.
More heavy rain, flooding
More heavy rain, flooding in parts of Canterbury
Canterbury residents are being urged to watch for rapidly rising streams and rivers, surface flooding and slips after a heavy rain warning was issued.
Disagreement over crime levels in Rolleston
Disagreement over crime levels in Rolleston
A new community patrol in Rolleston and police appear to be at odds over the amount of crime in the township.
Proud to be guardians of the land
Proud to be guardians of the land
Preparing environmental management plans has given farmers near Lake Ellesmere a special insight into managing the waterways.
Student found dead at Lincoln hall of residence
Student found dead at Lincoln hall of residence
A Lincoln University student has been found dead in the halls of residence.
Rivers rising, roads closed after rain dump
Rivers rising, roads closed after rain dump
The wild weather that has been bashing parts of the South Island has left roads closed and rivers running well above their normal flow levels.
Train passengers stranded after tree blocks track
248 TranzAlpine train passengers stranded after tree blocks track
A TranzAlpine train with 248 passengers on board was at a standstill for more than two hours last night after a tree blocked the track between Springfield and Darfield.
Group sourcing funds to fight subdivision plan
Group sourcing funds for legal fight against Lincoln South subdivision
A residents’ group spearheading opposition to the controversial Lincoln South housing development has launched a Givealittle campaign to finance legal action.
Evacuated Selwyn Huts residents can return to homes
Evacuated Selwyn Huts residents can return to homes
Selwyn Huts residents who self-evacuated yesterday can now return to their homes.
Battling demons but still standing after 234km
Christchurch endurance test: Last man standing battles demons to cover 234km
Sam Harvey was running on adrenaline, undeterred by a weeping calloused wound on his big toe.
Large retail complex for Rolleston
The Station: South Island's largest retail complex planned at Rolleston
Plans to build the South Island's largest non-enclosed retail centre are advancing in Rolleston.
Selwyn Huts residents told to evacuate
Selwyn Huts residents told to evacuate
Residents in Selwyn Huts have been told to evacuate as river levels rise in the Waikirikiri/Selwyn River and heavy rain pelts Canterbury. State highways and other roads in the region are closed due to rain, snow and fallen debris.
Intersection may not cope with extra traffic
Intersection may not cope with extra traffic from Rolleston development
A high risk State Highway 1 intersection at Rolleston may not cope with extra traffic from thousands of new homes planned outside the town’s boundary.
Residents 'absolutely gutted' over subdivision
Residents 'absolutely gutted' over 820-home subdivision, relocation not an option for nursery
Prebbleton residents who want to retain the semi-rural nature of their area are "absolutely gutted" an 820-home subdivision is likely to go ahead.