Young boy struck by car in Selwyn named
A Canterbury primary school is mourning the "tragic passing" of 10-year-old pupil, Alex Bennett, who died after being hit by a car on Wednesday.
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Weekend roadworks ruled out
Weekend roadworks ruled out in Lincoln, businesses continue to suffer
Working over weekends has been ruled out as a way to speed up the Lincoln town centre roadworks and ease the financial impact they are having on businesses.
Apology after Selwyn ratepayers overcharged
Apology after Selwyn ratepayers overcharged
The Selwyn District Council has apologised after over-charging some ratepayers due to an error in its rates calculations.
More rescue buoys may be on the way
More rescue buoys may be on the way
The theft of rescue flotation buoys from Christchurch beaches comes as a sharp rise in drowning deaths across NZ this summer has prompted calls for more public rescue equipment in Canterbury.
'There will be blood on your hands'
'There will be blood on your hands'
That is the message the head of the company building a 9m digital billboard in a Canterbury town received in the mail.
Truck hit by train at level crossing
Truck hit by train at Canterbury level crossing
A train collided with a truck and trailer unit this morning at a level crossing in Rolleston.
Businesses feeling the pain
'It is really bad': Businesses feeling the pain of roadworks
Some businesses are worried they may not survive long enough to see Lincoln’s new town centre completed.
What councillors failed to ask about CEO's exit
What councillors failed to ask about CEO's exit
Selwyn district councillors did not know former chief executive Sharon Mason had already accepted another job to go to when they granted her an early exit and payout, it can be revealed.
Opposition to hall funding cuts
Opposition to Selwyn community hall funding cuts
Rural residents want the Selwyn District Council to look into how it can save money from its big community centres rather than its small halls.
Concerns for the future of hospital
Concerns for the future of hospital
There are fears a rural Canterbury hospital may close if a way forward cannot be found to open it up to new patients again.
Community steps up to fill committee and save club
Community steps up to fill committee and save club
The Ellesmere Combined Netball Club will be able to form a committee this year after a lot of stress and a plea for volunteers.
Strategy needed to stop urban sprawl
'Unmanaged growth': Strategy needed to stop urban sprawl
Selwyn's rapid expansion shows no sign of easing, prompting growing concerns about the way development is reshaping the Canterbury district.
Selwyn council appoints interim chief executive
Interim chief executive appointed at Selwyn District Council
Selwyn District Council has confirmed the appointment of Steve Gibling as interim chief executive.
Summer conditions driving insect invasions
Summer conditions driving insect invasions
It is the busiest time of year for Canterbury pest controller Darryl Knauf, as ant and fly infestations increase over summer.
Swiss national sentenced after fatal crash
Swiss national sentenced after fatal Canterbury crash
A Swiss man cried in court as he was sentenced for careless driving after a fatal head-on crash in Canterbury.
Problem parkers rile up residents
Problem parkers rile up residents
Illegal parking has topped the list of the most common complaints from residents in the Selwyn district.
Calls for new library to get bilingual signage
Calls for new library to get bilingual signage
Another controversy could be brewing over the issue of whether a new Canterbury council building should have bilingual signage.
Iconic café goes on the market
Iconic Canterbury café goes on the market
A regular haunt of one of NZ’s most famous poets, Canterbury's iconic old White House Cafe is up for sale, almost 10 years since it closed its doors to the public.
Convicted council manager increases repayments
Council manager who stole thousands from SeniorNet increases repayments
A Canterbury community group, which had about $18,500 stolen from it by a council manager, may get its money back sooner than expected.
Teen motorsport commentator racing towards bright future
Teen motorsport commentator racing towards bright future
Budding broadcaster Josh Henderson has enjoyed a fascinating year, from the commentary booth to the co-driver seat in a rally car and even a seat in Parliament.