Street booze ban possible to cork uni students
Problems with university students could see a liquor ban imposed on a Canterbury town.
Selwyn
Work starts on another supermarket in Rolleston
Work starts on another supermarket in Rolleston
Construction is now under way on Rolleston's second Woolworths supermarket.
Injury setback leads to thriving events business
Injury setback leads to thriving events business
An injury 13 years ago saw Kerry Uren’s life change for the better after pivoting into organising running events rather than competing in them. Now her events are among the most popular in the South Island.
Treatment may save Maddie’s life
Treatment may save Maddie’s life
After an 18-year battle with kidney disease, a miracle treatment may provide a Canterbury 22-year-old with a normal life.
One dead after crash on Selwyn property
One dead after crash on Selwyn property
One person has died after an early morning quad bike crash on a Canterbury property.
Rates debate - how much will you pay?
Rates debate - how much will you pay?
The Selwyn District Council has found enough savings to reduce its average rates rise to "4.5%-ish".
Safety warning for Springs Rd drivers
Road surface prompts safety warning for Springs Rd drivers
Motorists are being warned to take care on a busy Canterbury road because of a slippery road surface.
Standing between traffic and tragedy
School's caretaker standing between traffic and tragedy
Concern for the safety of children crossing a busy road near a Canterbury primary school has prompted the assistant caretaker to step onto the road himself to stop traffic.
Mayor determined to protect district's identity
Mayor determined to protect district's identity as potential merger looms
Selwyn's mayor says she is determined to protect the district's identity as Canterbury councils consider local government amalgamations and a potential Greater Christchurch merger.
Giant sunfish found on beach
'Holy moses': Giant sunfish found on Canterbury beach
Finding a 2.5m sunfish washed up on the shore at Lake Ellesmere was an "unbelievable experience" for two Canterbury fishermen.
Custom jerseys turned into charity boost
'They’ve been with us every step of the way': Cricket club gives boost to young cancer sufferer
The Weedons Cricket Club has donated more than $2200 to the Child Cancer Foundation in a gesture which means the world to the secretary and administrator whose daughter is battling a rare form of the disease.
Police seek leads on Darfield burglary
Police seek leads on Darfield burglary
Police are seeking information following a burglary in Darfield.
Privacy concerns over use of CCTV in playgrounds
Privacy concerns over use of CCTV in playgrounds
There is disagreement over whether CCTV cameras are the best way to deter graffiti in public spaces across the Selwyn District.
Heart and Sole of the local music scene
Heart and Sole of the local music scene
For more than two decades, Duncan Sole has been a quiet constant in Selwyn’s evolving music scene - a guitarist, promoter, DJ, sound engineer and, above all, a connector of people.
Consultation open on speed limit proposals
Consultation open on speed limit proposals
Alex Bennett was killed while crossing Leeston Rd to check the mail in February, and the road where the 10-year-old died is now being considered for a lower speed limit.
Heated exchange at Selwyn District Council meeting
Heated exchange at Selwyn District Council meeting
"I'm glad you're not sitting at the table," Selwyn’s Deputy Mayor Brendan ‘Big Red’ Shefford told a failed council candidate during a heated exchange at an annual plan submissions meeting.
Mum, partner never discussed baby's death
Canterbury baby's violent death never discussed by mother and partner, inquest told
The two people suspected to be responsible for the death of baby Soul Turany in Darfield never discussed how the boy suffered his catastrophic head injuries, an inquest has heard.
How Canterbury could be carved up under the council reform
How Canterbury could be carved up under the council reform
Canterbury councils are confronting the biggest potential shake-up in decades, and have just weeks to make their pitches to the Government.
Tenants sought for health hub space
Tenants sought for Rolleston health hub space
Five years after it was finished, Selwyn District Council is still trying to fill space in the Rolleston health hub.
Mother's text messages after baby's death revealed
Mother's text messages after baby's death revealed
Hours after baby Soul Turany died from catastrophic head injuries at Christchurch Hospital, the boy's mother sent a text message to her then-partner: "I still don't understand why I haven't heard from you. Soul has passed away."