'I was always confident I would win'
Phil Mauger re-elected as Christchurch mayor
Phil Mauger has been re-elected as Christchurch mayor.
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Highways hit by heavy rain, flooding, slips
South Island state highways hit by heavy rain, flooding, slips
Heavy rain has caused surface flooding and slips on some South Island highways, while other parts of the country have summer-like heat today.
Restoration effort breathes new life into old school
Restoration effort breathes new life into old school
When the old South Malvern School building was sold, residents feared they would lose access to a big part of their history. But it has now been gifted back to the community and will be officially opened on Saturday.
Why you should always lock your doors
Brazen intruder sneaks in through unlocked ranchslider while householder watching TV
A security camera captured the moment a brazen intruder entered a Canterbury home while the occupant was watching TV just metres away.
Plumber to the rescue in duckling drain drama
Plumber to the rescue in duckling drain drama
Whenever ducklings need rescuing, people ask the Stevensons to come and help.
Retiring butcher running to his next challenge
Retiring butcher running to his next challenge
An ultra-marathon in the Swiss Alps is one of the things Canterbury butcher Guido Schromges is looking to tick off when he retires.
A young man with many talents
Young man with many talents not afraid to push boundaries
Rolleston College student Lucas MacManus recently completed the Outward Bound course – and he relished the challenge.
'Not acceptable to many of the communities'
'Not acceptable to many of the communities': Police services review in Canterbury will not proceed
Police have decided to cancel a proposed restructure of its services in Canterbury after staff and community feedback.
Highest voter turnout for nine years
Highest voter turnout for nine years
The number of votes cast in the Selwyn district is tracking much higher than it has over the past two local body elections.
Library naming debate reignites in Rolleston
Library naming debate reignites in Rolleston
The controversy over whether “library” should have been put on the Te Ara Ātea building in Rolleston has resurfaced ahead of the local body elections.
Teen may still be alive if warnings not ignored
Teen may still be alive if warnings about fire risk of foam furniture weren't ignored
A safety advocacy group says it repeatedly warned governments about the fire risk from foam-filled furniture years before a Canterbury teenager died in a blaze at her Burnham home.
New precinct aims to bring back village vibe
New hospitality, shopping precinct aims to bring back village vibe
A major new hospitality and retail precinct set to be built on Lincoln’s main street will be home to 14 businesses.
Survey to examine toll of insurance disputes
Survey to examine toll of insurance disputes
Canterbury property owners who battled insurance disputes after the earthquakes are being urged to share their stories.
Restaurant company in $450k liquidation
Canterbury restaurant operator in liquidation owing more than $450k
A company co-owned by a former All Black which ran a Canterbury restaurant has gone into liquidation owing more than $450,000 to creditors.
Mana whenua rep appointed to council hopes role will continue
Mana whenua rep appointed to council hopes role will continue
Selwyn’s first mana whenua representative says she has been honoured to be part of the district council and wants the role to continue.
Trump this billboard
Trump this billboard
The Make America Great Again slogan is synonymous with Donald Trump. Now the phrase has made it onto the streets of Canterbury in the countdown to the local elections.
'Nitrate emergency' declared in Canterbury
'Nitrate emergency' declared in Canterbury
Environment Canterbury has been accused of political grandstanding after councillors declared a "nitrate emergency" at their final meeting on Wednesday.
Speed limits lowered despite opposition
Speed limits lowered despite opposition
The speed limit outside a popular rural Canterbury hotel will be dropped from 80km/h to 60km/h.
Huts residents get eviction reprieve
Upper Selwyn Huts residents get eviction reprieve
District councillors have unanimously approved a 30-year extension to allow Upper Selwyn Huts residents to stay in the settlement.
Young athletes descend on Selwyn
Koru Games: Thousands of young athletes descend on Selwyn
Thousands of children from 66 South Island schools are in Canterbury for three days of action-packed sport at the Koru Games.
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