Crashes trigger calls for safety at tricky intersection
Crashes trigger calls for safety at tricky intersection
The driver of a car involved in a crash at the Prebbleton intersection of Ellesmere Rd and Trices Rd is calling for it to be upgraded.
Susan Sandys
Loving husband desperate for Ellesmere Hospital to reopen
Loving husband desperate for Ellesmere Hospital to reopen
Heartbroken husband Tom Tyler, 89, has not been able to bring his wife, Helen, home to Leeston since she was forced to move out of the district in March.
Decision pending on new Rolleston supermarket
Decision pending on new Rolleston supermarket
A decision is pending on whether Foodstuffs will gain resource consent to build a Pak’nSave in Rolleston.
Former Selwyn mayor to run again
Three-way race: Former Selwyn mayor to stand against incumbant, new candidate
There will be three candidates vying for the Selwyn mayoralty in October’s local body elections.
Motorists' rescue trapped driver
Motorists' rescue trapped driver
A Canterbury motorist was on his way to work when he felt a sense of dread as he ran to a car that had just crashed into a ditch.
Airport noise plan may restrict housing expansion
Airport noise plan could restrict West Melton housing expansion
The development of West Melton may be restricted as Christchurch Airport proposes moving its air noise contour to the township.
Bid to assess risk of rising nitrate levels
Bid to assess risk of rising nitrate levels in premature births
A Selwyn resident is inviting members of the community to a water testing day tomorrow to help researchers find out if rising nitrate levels are a risk factor in premature births.
New Rolleston flyover plan draws hundreds of submissions
New Rolleston flyover plan draws hundreds of submissions
More than 700 submissions have been made in the second round of consultation on the proposed $125 million Rolleston flyover plan.
Resident chases youths after car break-in
'To see if I could catch them': Prebbleton man sprints after youths who broke into his car
A Prebbleton resident who spotted two youths breaking into his car chased them down the street and nabbed a phone he hopes will help identify the suspects.
Lincoln South opponents raise over $11k
Lincoln South opponents raise over $11k for legal costs
Residents opposing the controversial Lincoln South housing development are thrilled to receive more than $11,000 in community contributions as they head to the Environment Court.
Intersection may not cope with extra traffic
Intersection may not cope with extra traffic from Rolleston development
A high risk State Highway 1 intersection at Rolleston may not cope with extra traffic from thousands of new homes planned outside the town’s boundary.
Residents 'absolutely gutted' over subdivision
Residents 'absolutely gutted' over 820-home subdivision, relocation not an option for nursery
Prebbleton residents who want to retain the semi-rural nature of their area are "absolutely gutted" an 820-home subdivision is likely to go ahead.
SPCA shocked after 22 starving puppies dumped
SPCA shocked after 22 starving puppies dumped by river
It was the biggest single dumping of animals in at least 10 years - and one that shocked the Christchurch SPCA.
SPCA shocked after 22 starving puppies dumped
Christchurch SPCA shocked after 22 starving puppies dumped by river
It was the biggest single dumping of animals in at least 10 years - and one that shocked the Christchurch SPCA.
Hospital may become health facility
Hospital may become health facility
The former Lincoln Maternity Hospital building may become a health facility.
Rolleston flyover: Business may have to move
'Not happy about it': Business may be forced to move if flyover plan goes ahead
A business with purpose-built headquarters at Rolleston is faced with having to move if the flyover goes ahead as planned.
Desperate bid to save abandoned pig
Desperate bid to save abandoned pig
A disabled pet kunekune with a gentle nature was left to die on the side of a Canterbury road.
Selwyn residents on $638m Chch stadium plan
Selwyn residents share their views on $638m Christchurch stadium plan
We took to the streets to ask Selwyn ratepayers about Christchurch's planned new $638 million stadium. Will they use it and will they help pay for it?
Burns victim to continue recovery closer to home
Canterbury burns victim to continue his recovery closer to home
After a series of painful skin graft operations, Kevin Burney is looking forward to continuing his recovery in Canterbury from a horrific accident that left him with burns to 70 per cent of his body.
New uniforms proposed for high school students
New uniforms proposed for high school students
Woollen jerseys and girls' dresses may be out and blazers and ties may be optional as a Canterbury high school plans to change its uniform.