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.
Selwyn
Party planned to officially open Youth Zone
Party planned to officially open Rolleston's new Youth Zone
Rolleston's new Youth Zone will be officially opened on Saturday with a festival featuring fun free activities in the parkour area, pump track and 3x3 basketball court.
Call for councillors to give back salaries
'I have a suspicion the rate increases would sort themselves out very quickly'
A Selwyn District Council candidate says the chief executive, councillors and mayor should forfeit part of their salaries to "directly offset rates" rises.
ECan candidates clash over water quality
Candidates clash over Canterbury water quality
A new study has highlighted nitrate issues and e.coli contamination in Selwyn's private drinking water wells - but two ECan councillors argue landowners are taking big steps to clean the area up.
Last chance for rural car wrecking yard
Last chance for rural car wrecking yard
The operators of a Canterbury car wrecking yard have been given a final opportunity to clean up their property, four-and-a-half years after the first complaint was lodged.
Fire chief's warning after close call
Fire chief's warning after close call
A Canterbury fire chief is urging people to check the weather forecast before lighting a fire.
Selwyn mayor's warning about election shakeup
Selwyn mayor's warning about election shakeup
Incumbent Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton issued a warning for voters during a Canterbury Concerned Ratepayers group candidate event on Monday night.
Majority of potential councillors not in favour of new water entity
Majority of potential councillors not in favour of new water entity
The new Selwyn District Council is likely to be stuck with a separate company to manage water and wastewater after the October elections, despite most candidates not agreeing with it.
Greyhound racing family chalk up wins after relocating to Aussie
Greyhound racing family chalk up wins after relocating to Aussie
Prominent Canterbury greyhound racing trainer Steve Evans has shifted his dogs to Queensland to escape the looming ban on the sport in New Zealand.
NZDF seeking longer sentence for soldier
NZ Defence Force seeking longer sentence for soldier
The Kiwi soldier convicted of attempted spying could face a longer punishment after NZDF appealed his "manifestly inadequate" sentence, which he will serve at the Burnham detention facility.
Firefighters praised for their efforts after dog was run over
Firefighters praised for their efforts after dog was run over
The owner of a dog who died after a vehicle reversed into him has praised the Lincoln Volunteer Fire Brigade for their efforts.
AA stops offering new policies in high risk areas
Insurance company stops offering new policies to homes in two 'high risk' areas
A major insurance company has hit pause on new home insurance policies for properties in two Canterbury postcodes.
Last-minute plea to restore police numbers
Poll: Canterbury district makes last-minute plea to reinstate police officers
The Selwyn District Council is making a bid to increase the number of police officers in Lincoln. Do you think the town needs its three full-time officers back?
Flower farm fills biggest-ever Daffodil Day order
Canterbury flower farm fills its biggest-ever Daffodil Day order
A Canterbury flower farm has completed the biggest daffodil order in its history for the Cancer Society.
Huts residents could get to stay for 30 years
Upper Selwyn Huts residents could get to stay for 30 years
Upper Selwyn Huts residents look likely to avoid eviction and finally learn what their future holds.
Lifestyle village plan concerns residents
Impending arrival of lifestyle village concerns residents
Residents of a small Canterbury town are concerned a 211-unit lifestyle village will bring an influx of elderly people, putting pressure on their services and medical facilities.
Broughton promises 7% rates rise cap
Selwyn mayor promises 7% rates rise cap if elected
Do you think Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton's campaign commitment to keeping future rates rises to below 7% is achievable?
Two heroes lost in a week
Two Canterbury heroes lost in a week
Two former long-serving Canterbury firefighters have been lost in the space of just one week.
Rolleston commuters get bus services' boost
Rolleston commuters to get long-awaited bus services' boost
Rolleston commuters will soon have access to four times as many buses, with a new private service ready to roll.
Young entrepreneur working to help women in sport
Young Canterbury entrepreneur working to help women in sport
Canterbury's Molly Macpherson is on a mission to keep girls active through sport and change the culture around female participation as they grow up.