Chimney fire caused by bird's nest
Chimney fire caused by bird's nest
A bird's nest in the chimney of a Canterbury home caused a small house fire last night.
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Trainers' house went up in flames after crews left
Trainers' house went up in flames after crews left
The home of Canterbury horse trainers Tony and Lyn Prendergast went up in flames a few hours after fire crews thought they had put out an earlier blaze.
Selwyn Covid Heroes: Deserving residents' kindness recognised
Selwyn Covid Heroes: Deserving residents' kindness recognised
More than 100 Selwyn community members have been recognised for their selfless acts of kindness during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Men sought over alleged caravan break-in and attack
Men sought over alleged caravan break-in and attack
Two men have been arrested and another two are sought by police in relation to an alleged attack on a man inside a caravan.
Fleeing driver involved in Grand Theft Auto-like incident
Fleeing driver involved in Grand Theft Auto-like incident
A driver who fled police yesterday crashed, then allegedly stole a car before getting into an altercation and escaping in another stolen vehicle.
Selwyn economy remains strong despite pandemic
Selwyn economy remains strong despite pandemic
The Selwyn district’s economy is showing positive signs, in spite of the impact of the global pandemic.
Controversial waste plant plan shelved
Controversial waste plant plan shelved
A controversial plan to expand a waste management facility in Christchurch been abandoned
Elderly woman who died after crash named
Elderly woman who died after crash named
Police have released the name of the elderly woman who died in hospital after a fatal collision near Prebbleton on Tuesday.
Selwyn council to drop fines for all overdue library books
Selwyn council to drop fines for all overdue library books
Tardy library users in the Selwyn district are in luck, with the council dropping fines for overdue books.
Home gutted by fire week before owner dies of cancer
Home gutted by fire week before owner dies of cancer
A well-respected Canterbury horse trainer who died of cancer on Sunday had lost his house in a fire a week earlier.
Few young drivers caught breaching licence conditions in campaign
Few young drivers caught breaching licence conditions in campaign
Police say catching just two young drivers breaching their licence conditions as part of a new campaign in the Selwyn district is a good start.
Lincoln to get an ambulance based at fire station
Lincoln to get an ambulance based at fire station
An ambulance will now be based in Lincoln, thanks to a community-led initiative.
Neighbours at war: Family relieved ordeal finally over
Neighbours at war: Family relieved ordeal finally over
A Canterbury family caught in a feud with their neighbours for the past year say they are relieved it is finally over.
Woman in her 90s dies after three-car crash
Woman in her 90s dies after three-car crash
An elderly woman critically injured in a crash near Christchurch on Tuesday has died.
Jed Parsons performs brand new single ‘She’s The One’
Jed Parsons performs brand new single ‘She’s The One’
Watch Christchurch singer-songwriter Jed Parsons perform his new single, ‘She’s The One’, at secret Lincoln music venue, The Shelter.
Racing industry loses gifted Canterbury trainer
Racing industry loses gifted Canterbury trainer
The racing industry is mourning the death of popular Canterbury trainer Tony Prendergast, aged 84.
Covid-19 death puts top Canterbury golf course on auction block
Covid-19 death puts top Canterbury golf course on auction block
One of Canterbury's top golf courses is to be auctioned following the death of its owner from Covid-19.
Former Crusaders staffer gets boozed, crashes franchise car
Former Crusaders staffer gets boozed, crashes franchise car
A motorist more than three times over the drink driving limit who crashed into a bridge was a former Crusaders staff member.
Student drivers in police spotlight
Student drivers in police spotlight
Police are targeting young Canterbury drivers who flout their licence conditions from this week.
Hardship cited as reason ratepayers owe $3.4m to district council
Hardship cited as reason ratepayers owe $3.4m to district council
Financial hardship brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic is a key reason why residents of a Canterbury district owe more than $3.4 million in unpaid rates.