Pensioner speaks for first time after attack
Canterbury pensioner speaks out after being attacked by group of teens
A Selwyn pensioner has spoken for the first time about being attacked as a group of alleged burglars fled his property.
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Petition started against pre-school
Residents of new subdivision start petition to stop pre-school being built on reserve
About 60 homeowners in a new subdivision are calling for the developer and district council to reassess plans for an early learning centre.
Woman missing in Canterbury found 'safe and well'
Woman missing in Canterbury found 'safe and well'
A woman who went missing in Tai Tapu yesterday has been found, police said.
Selwyn District Council keeps AA+ credit rating
Selwyn District Council keeps AA+ credit rating
Selwyn District Council has retained a top credit rating, confirming its financial outlook is stable, despite the impacts of Covid-19.
Covid-19: Jon Stevens pulls out of Selwyn Sounds music festival
Covid-19: Jon Stevens pulls out of Selwyn Sounds music festival
Australian-based Jon Stevens and his band have had to pull out of the Selwyn Sounds fifth anniversary music festival because of Covid-19 restrictions.
Police focus on intersections after crashes
Police focus on intersections after vehicles overturn in two crashes
Police say they are paying extra attention to driver behaviour at Canterbury intersections after two crashes in which vehicles overturned.
Selwyn sections being snapped up
Selwyn sections snapped up: 'Demand is getting higher and higher'
Land in the Selwyn district is selling so quickly there are little-to-no sections left for new builds.
Rolleston woman in running for Miss Pinup NZ title
Miss Pinup New Zealand: Canterbury woman pinning hopes on style, glamour and talent to win title
A Rolleston woman is getting ready to compete for the title of Miss Pinup New Zealand.
Jet boat stolen while owner had tyre repaired
Jet boat and trailer stolen from roadside after owner left to get tyre repaired
A home-made jet boat was stolen last week after the trailer it was being towed on had a tyre puncture at a Canterbury intersection and the owner left to repair it.
Cow disease strikes Lincoln Uni research farms
Cow disease strikes Lincoln Uni research farms
Crippling cow disease Mycoplasma bovis has been found on Lincoln University research farms.
Person hurt after confronting alleged robbers
Person hurt confronting alleged robbers trying to break into Prebbleton shed
A person has been injured after confronting a group of people trying to break into a shed on their property.
Former mushroom plant targeted by vandals
Former mushroom plant targeted by vandals
Police are increasing patrols at the former Meadow Mushrooms processing plant at Prebbleton following vandalism.
Another challenge for prize-winning pooch
Kennel cough?: Another challenge for prize-winning Canterbury pooch
Mort the prize-winning Canterbury pooch has met another obstacle in life - and it is not on the agility course.
Boozed driver retrieves car then crashes into ditch
Boozed driver retrieves car then crashes into ditch
A young Rolleston motorist caught drink driving and immediately suspended for 28 days returned later in a taxi to get his car back - and ended up crashing it.
Country cricket: Big win puts Sefton in top spot
Canterbury country cricket: Sefton demolishes opposition to secure top spot
A resurgent Sefton consolidated their lead at the top of the country cricket leaderboard with a demolition job over Lincoln at the weekend.
Boat catches fire on SH75 near Tai Tapu
Jet boat goes up in smoke on State Highway 75 in Canterbury
A jet boat caught fire while being towed along a Canterbury state highway this morning.
Purdon staying put: Australian campaign ruled out
Purdon staying put: Australian campaign ruled out
The sabbatical being taken by champion Canterbury trainers Mark Purdon and Natalie Rasmussen has become very real.
Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash
Motorcyclist taken to Christchurch Hospital in serious condition after crash
A motorcyclist was taken to Christchurch Hospital with serious injuries after a crash in the Selwyn district this morning.
Lighting up Shands Rd for Christmas
Lighting up Shands Rd for Christmas
The Shands Rd Christmas Lightshow is proving popular with Christchurch residents.
Police follow leads after spate of car break-ins
'Who breaks into a mother’s car?': Police follow leads as spate of car break-ins continue
A Lincoln mother has found out first-hand how brazen thieves are breaking into Canterbury cars, even when they're locked and the belongings are out of sight.