Was it really a rubbish summer?
Christchurch may have been the driest of the six main centres this summer. But the Valentine’s Day storm swamped Akaroa with 563mm of rain, which is 333% of its normal summer rainfall.
Selwyn
Feedback sought for 1000-home rezone
Feedback sought on plan to rezone land for 1000-home development
About 1000 more homes could be built in Rolleston if a rezoning request is approved.
School's push for safer crossing pays off
School's eight-year campaign for a safer road crossing pays off
The new traffic lights outside West Rolleston Primary School have been switched on.
Mana whenua council role up for debate
Mana whenua role on district council up for debate
Selwyn district councillors are set to debate whether to have another mana whenua representative around the council table.
Council identifying risky locations as staff face rising abuse
Council identifying risky locations as staff face rising abuse
Selwyn District Council will map high-risk locations amid a rising number of reports of inappropriate behaviour towards its staff.
Train trial to test demand for service
Selwyn-Christchurch train trial to test demand for service
A commuter rail service between Selwyn townships and Christchurch is being investigated by a community board, with planning under way for a one-off trial later this year.
Booming population drives up ambulance calls
Booming population drives up ambulance calls
A fast-growing Canterbury town's ambulance service is busier than ever, with call-outs increasing by 55% since 2020.
Surge in copper wire thefts from power lines
Surge in copper wire thefts from electricity network costs $512k
A Canterbury district has seen a big spike in thieves risking electrocution for a few dollars of copper.
Train stopped at Arthur’s Pass after medical emergency
Train stopped at Arthur’s Pass after medical emergency
The Tranz Alpine train had to be stopped and was delayed for more than two hours after a passenger suffered a medical emergency.
College in limbo over funding hurdle
A school of two halves: College in limbo due to funding hurdle
"A complete breakdown in common sense." That is how a Canterbury principal is describing the Ministry of Education’s delay in funding the next stage of his college’s $55 million rebuild.
Community rallies around family
Community rallies around family of child hit by car
Donations, including money, groceries and "heaps of vouchers", have been pouring in for the family of Canterbury 10-year-old Alex Bennett.
Mayor hints at staff cuts to keep rates rise down
Selwyn mayor hints at staff cuts to keep rates rise down
Cuts to staffing at the Selwyn District Council are a possibility as councillors grapple over how to keep the rates rise as low as possible.
Appeal for information after man indecently exposed himself
Appeal for information after man indecently exposed himself
Police are appealing for information about a man who indecently exposed himself at a Rolleston business.
Ranger returns home from massive fires
Ranger returns home from massive fires
While most people have not enjoyed the weather this summer, Canterbury firefighter Craig Alexander was pleased to return home to the cooler conditions.
Bid to drop speed limit rejected
Bid to drop speed limit rejected
Do speed limits have to stay the same even when safety concerns are raised? That is the question Arthur’s Pass residents are asking after a request to reduce the limit through the tourist settlement was rejected.
Growing opportunities for students
Shaping the 'next generation' of young Selwyn athletes
Pip Deans has a long golfing history in Selwyn and is now helping shape future sportspeople at Darfield High School. Reporter Sam Coughlan caught up with her.
Selwyn Water wading through issues before billing customers
Selwyn Water wading through issues before billing customers
Selwyn Water Limited - the new water entity for the district - has some issues to wade through before its takes over billing customers from July 1.
All quiet on the Lincoln front
All quiet on the Lincoln front: 'Nuts they are not working at the weekend'
This is what Lincoln’s main street looks like on a weekend – lots of trucks and equipment and nobody operating them.
Scholarship planned in honour of 10-year-old
Scholarship planned as community mourns 10-year-old’s tragic death
A fundraising page has been launched to create a scholarship in memory of 10-year-old Canterbury boy Alex Bennett.
Draft rates rise of 6-7% for Selwyn district
Draft rates rise of 6-7% for Selwyn district
Selwyn District Council has revealed a potential draft rates increase of 6-7% for 2026/27.