Firefighter pushes his limits on world stage
Christchurch Airport fire crew member Chris Peat has returned from what is described as "the toughest two minutes in sport for a firefighter".
Selwyn
Prosecution downgrades charges against soldier
Prosecution downgrades charges against soldier accused of strangling former partner at Burnham camp
The prosecution has downgraded charges against a soldier accused of strangling his former partner.
Selwyn set to trial NZ's first rubber road
Selwyn set to trial NZ's first rubber road
The first rubber road in New Zealand is being planned in Canterbury.
Vacant lodge to be reopened as a pub
Vacant Canterbury lodge to be reopened as a pub
An unoccupied two-storey lodge at Arthur’s Pass has sold at auction for $250,000 - more than $1 million below its RV.
Schools closed to test for asbestos
Schools closed to test for asbestos
Some Canterbury schools have closed for asbestos testing because a brand of play sand they had been using has been found to contain asbestos.
Dad told he has months left to live
From hip pain to cancer: Rugby-loving Canterbury dad told he has a few months left
Two months ago, Rolleston father Rick Illes was struggling with ongoing hip pain. Now he has just three to 12 months left to live after being diagnosed with stage-four cancer in his hip.
Pay rises of up to 25% for Selwyn councillors
Pay rises of up to 25% for Selwyn councillors
Selwyn's new district councillors may be light on experience but will be earning more money than their predecessors.
'Less glitz, more value' for $390k awards
‘Less glitz, more value’: Budget trim likely for $390k Selwyn Awards
The Selwyn Awards look set for a shake-up after district councillors criticised the cost of the event and its benefits to ratepayers.
Councillors set salaries at first meeting
Councillors set salaries at first meeting of new term
The new Selwyn District Council will have its first official meeting today since being sworn in last month - and a key item on the agenda is to decide how much councillors will get paid.
Toot for Tucker arrives in Lincoln tonight
Toot for Tucker arrives in Lincoln tonight
If you hear a lot of honking and sirens in Lincoln tonight, do not be alarmed - it is for a good cause.
Rolleston’s Jack aces awards night
Rolleston’s Jack aces awards night
Being named the most valued female member of a team at the Zonta Secondary Schools Sports Awards was “surreal” for Rolleston College’s Hannah Jack.
Parking ticket enforcement up for debate
Parking ticket enforcement up for debate
A more pragmatic approach to issuing parking fines may be on the cards for a Canterbury district council.
Business booming at Rolleston's new Pak'nSave
Business booming at Rolleston's new Pak'nSave
The owner of Pak'nSave Rolleston has had a sweet start to life in Selwyn, with more than 41,000 shopping trips through the doors in its opening week.
A 130th anniversary to remember
A 130th anniversary to remember
The Upper Selwyn Huts’ 130th anniversary was marked by former bach owner, 96-year-old Betty Greenslade, cutting the cake.
Trainer aims for new world record
Trainer aims for new world record
The push is on to get more people signed up for a world record attempt in Rolleston this month.
Milk tanker burst into flames after serious crash
Milk tanker burst into flames after serious crash
A Canterbury state highway was closed and one person has been critically injured after a milk tanker caught fire following a serious crash with a ute this morning.
Recycling trial 'a thing of beauty'
Recycling trial 'a thing of beauty'
A new recycling station trial has started in the Selwyn district for residents who do not have a kerbside bin service.
New mayors find common ground
Two new mayors find common ground in Canterbury
Two new Canterbury mayors are settling into their new roles side by side, leaning on each other as they navigate their first term at the helm of their neighbouring districts.
New route for popular Christmas parade
New route for popular Christmas parade
Road works on Gerald St mean there will be a new route for the Lincoln Christmas Parade and Market on December 13.
Community helps fund life-changing therapy
Community steps up to help young Canterbury boy with rare genetic disorder
A Canterbury 5-year-old, who is the only person in NZ with the extremely rare genetic disorder Witteveen-Kolk Syndrome, is set to fly to Brisbane on Friday for life-changing physical therapy.