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Dealer loses bid to get jail term reduced on appeal

A member of a Canterbury drug-smuggling ring thinks his jail sentence is too long, arguing that bringing cocaine into NZ is less serious than importing meth.

Plea to cut speed limit after death outside pie shop

Truck driver Rob McKinley was struck and killed while crossing the road outside the World Famous...

Plea to cut speed limit after death outside pie shop

It could still be months before a speed limit reduction is considered for a Canterbury town where a pedestrian was struck and killed by a ute while crossing SH73.

New councillors-at-large added to Selwyn district

West Melton has shifted from Rolleston to Malvern in recent years and is now in the Springs Ward....

New councillors-at-large added to Selwyn district

The Selwyn district’s new ward structure for October’s local body elections has come out of left field.

Cocaine dealer's jail term upheld

Cutting the soaring remand rate has become one of the very top priorities of police and the...

Court of Appeal upholds Canterbury cocaine dealer's jail term

The Court of Appeal has upheld the 14-year jail term handed to a Canterbury-based drug dealer for his part in a conspiracy to bring more than 100kg of cocaine into NZ.

Financial overhaul a 'Titanic' challenge

Council financial overhaul a 'Titanic' challenge

Fixing the Selwyn District Council’s financial management tools has been compared to trying to turn around the Titanic by chief executive Sharon Mason.

Hops and dreams become reality

Poppy Pett and The Laboratory head brewer Mark Waller testing the temperature of Pett’s brew....

Beer brewing course takes students 'from grain to glass'

Students are brewing unique beers from scratch as part of Lincoln University’s brewing and fermentation major.

Call to protect Lake Ellesmere eels

Photo: Supplied / Department on Conservation

Call to better protect migrating eels at Canterbury lake

DOC is calling for more to be done to prevent the deaths of thousands of migrating eels at Te Waihora Lake Ellesmere in Canterbury.

South Island to get a taste of winter

Cantabrians may be in for a taste of winter weather tomorrow, with strong winds, heavy rain and cooler temperatures in the forecast.

Husband and wife shaping future firefighters

Luke helps Ezra Harrison, 11, get a grasp on one of the hoses. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN

Canterbury husband and wife shaping future firefighters

A husband and wife team are taking pride in training the next generation of firefighters in Canterbury.

Frontline council staff targeted

Frontline council staff targeted as abuse, threats and assaults increase

A parking warden being struck with wet plaster was one of a growing number of abusive incidents reported by staff at a Canterbury council.

Dahlia grower's 'labour of love'

Vanessa Robinson with her dahlias. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon

Canterbury dahlia grower's pick-your-own patch brings families 'buckets of happiness'

If you ask Canterbury dahlia devotee Vanessa Robinson to pick her favourite flower variety - you might be surprised to hear her say 'Pooh'.

Council opts to start new company to manage water

Selwyn district councillors opted to set up a new company to manage water. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN

Canterbury council opts to start new company to manage water

Selwyn district councillors have decided to establish a new company to manage water.

Firefighters dig deep to rescue Myrtle

'We could hear her crying but didn’t know where': Firefighters dig deep to rescue Myrtle

It took a mammoth effort from Canterbury firefighters to rescue fox terrier Myrtle after she literally went ‘down the rabbit hole’ under her owners' home.

Shock closure of Leeston Library

The Leeston Library and Service Centre services will be relocated after recent routine roof...

Shock closure of Leeston Library

A mobile library is the Selwyn council's solution to the sudden loss of Leeston Library and Service Centre - all while it waits for the construction of a new $16.1 million facility.

Businesses optimistic on future growth

Larcomb Vineyard owner Tom Lawson. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN

Canterbury businesses optimistic about future growth

Canterbury business owners like Tom Lawson of Larcomb Vineyard near Rolleston are hoping for a stronger year in 2025.

Ex-top cop plays key role in huts dispute

Former top cop plays key role in Canterbury huts dispute

A former high-profile police officer is playing a key role in negotiations between Greenpark Huts bach owners and Ngāi Tahu.

Selwyn mayor defends double-digit rates rises

Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton compares rates capping to putting a lid on a boiling pot, and doesn't...

Selwyn mayor defends double-digit rates rises

Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton has compared rates capping to putting a lid on a pot of boiling water.

Hydrogen fuel cell truck hits the road

One of the two new trucks being launched today. Photo: Supplied / Toyota

Hydrogen fuel cell truck hits the road

A new hydrogen fuel cell truck built by a Rolleston company will be launched on Thursday as part of an effort to reduce emissions from the transport sector.

Water service options still being considered

Selwyn District Council will make a decision on what direction to take for its water next week....

Water service options still being considered

A Canterbury council is still weighing up its options for the future of its water services.

Big turn out at Canterbury field days event

James Meager, Rangitata MP and Minister for the South Island, with friend Stevie Cockburn of...

Big turn out at Canterbury field days event

The rural township of Kirwee in Canterbury is buzzing as thousands filter through the farmgates for day one of the South Island Agricultural Field Days.

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