Council manager sentenced after stealing $25,500
Council manager sentenced after stealing $25,500
A former Canterbury council manager who stole about $25,500 from her employer and a group which provides technology help to seniors has been sentenced.
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Consent to build supermarket declined
Lincoln Countdown plan: Consent to build supermarket in Canterbury town declined
More people wanted a Countdown in Lincoln than opposed it - but it hasn’t stopped an independent commissioner from turning down its resource consent bid.
Teen found unconscious in vehicle dies
Canterbury teen found 'unresponsive' in vehicle in Rolleston dies
A teenager who was found unresponsive in a vehicle in Rolleston in the early hours of Sunday morning has died.
Shape of the Selwyn district’s housing could change
Shape of the Selwyn district’s housing could change
Higher density housing developments could be built in Selwyn's town centres if the district council adopts the draft District Plan.
Plan for Selwyn district open for consultation
Plan for Selwyn district open for consultation
People in Selwyn can now have their say on the proposed District Plan until 5pm on December 4.
‘Shovel ready’ roading package denied Govt funding
Canterbury district's ‘shovel ready’ roading package denied Government funding
A Canterbury district has missed out on millions of dollars in Government ‘shovel ready’ projects funding.
Person taken to hospital after crash involving truck
Person taken to hospital after crash involving truck
A person was injured after a crash involving a car and truck near Christchurch this morning.
Riverbed dumping of tyres costs ECan ratepayers
Riverbed dumping of tyres costs ECan ratepayers
Rubbish dumping in the Selwyn riverbed continues to cost ratepayers.
Speed limit through West Melton to be lowered soon
Speed limit through West Melton to be lowered soon
The fight to improve road safety along State Highway 73 in a small Canterbury town has taken another step forward with a speed limit reduction from October 12.
Police considered charging Black Lives Matter march organisers
Police considered charging Black Lives Matter march organisers
Police considered charging organisers of the NZ marches held in June in support of the US Black Lives Matter movement because Covid-19 restrictions weren't followed.
Arrests as protesters block entrance to coal mine
Arrests made after protesters block entrance to Canterbury coal mine
A number of people have been arrested after more than 30 environmental activists blocked the entrance to the Bathurst coal mine in Canterbury.
Haunted hotel back in business
Haunted hotel back in business
Canterbury man Royce Clark has stepped in to take over the running of the Vulcan Hotel in St Bathans and is now a custodian of its famed ghost.
Lincoln Uni win premier netball bragging rights
Big win for Lincoln Uni to end Christchurch premier netball season
There was no trophy up for grabs, but Lincoln University at least secured bragging rights by ending Technical's unbeaten Christchurch premier netball season at the perfect time.
New motorway on-ramp an 'issue' concedes NZTA
New motorway on-ramp an 'issue' concedes NZTA
The new northbound on-ramp from Halswell Junction Rd in Christchurch is part of a $195m major roading hub on the Southern Motorway - but it is not working for some motorists.
Assaults a common problem in NZ Army
Assaults a common problem in NZ Army
Assaults within the NZ Army are common, according to new data revealed after a soldier sentenced to military detention in Canterbury was found to still be serving.
Compulsory micro-chipping of cats out of draft animal bylaw
Compulsory micro-chipping of cats out of draft animal bylaw
Cats are unlikely to need to be micro-chipped in the Selwyn district as part of a new animal control bylaw.
Soldier sentenced over assaults still serving at Burnham Military Camp
Soldier sentenced over assaults still serving at Burnham Military Camp
A soldier sentenced to military detention at Burnham for multiple assault charges is still serving in the New Zealand Army, despite him telling a court he would leave.
Golf course goes for $6.6m after owner's death
Canterbury golf course sells for $6.6m after owner dies from Covid
One of Canterbury's top golf courses has sold under the hammer for $6.6 million following the death of its former owner from Covid-19.
Covid claims Spring Show
Covid claims Spring Show
One of the Selwyn district’s biggest events has been cancelled because of Covid.
'Fountain of sewage' erupts in Selwyn
'Fountain of sewage' erupts in Selwyn
A "fountain of sewage" erupted in Selwyn today, after a valve on a pipe near Christchurch malfunctioned.