Susan Sandys

Lincoln development: Submissions made public

The Springs Homestead will remain, while the surrounding farmland would be converted to...

Residents views on plan to double the size of Lincoln made public

Residents have mixed views on a proposed plan change that would see Lincoln almost double in size with the creation of 2000 more residential sections.

Dodgy stretch of road to be repaired at last

'How long is temporary before it’s forever?': Dodgy stretch of Canterbury road to be repaired at last

A bumpy and potentially dangerous section of road in the Selwyn district is finally going to be repaired.

Dodgy stretch of road to be repaired at last

'How long is temporary before it’s forever?': Dodgy stretch of road to be repaired at last

A bumpy and potentially dangerous section of road in the Selwyn district is finally going to be repaired.

Confirmed RSV cases continue to rise

The respiratory syncytial virus is continuing to affect babies and pre-schoolers.

Confirmed RSV cases continue to rise, many pre-schoolers off sick

Respiratory illnesses are continuing to keep Christchurch pre-schoolers off sick, as health authorities forecast the number of RSV cases will keep rising.

RSV takes hold at pre-schools

Babies and children are paying the price of New Zealand’s low immunity to RSV after lockdown last...

RSV takes hold at Christchurch pre-schools

Some early childhood centres in Christchurch are being hit hard with illness this week as cases of RSV, respiratory syncytial virus, escalate.

Broughton confirms he is standing for mayor again

Broughton confirms he will stand for Selwyn mayoralty again

Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton has confirmed he will stand again in next year’s local body elections.

Number of Selwyn district councillors to be cut

The Malvern Ward, which includes Darfield, may lose a councillor and its community board. Photo:...

Number of Selwyn district councillors to be cut, community boards under review

The number of Selwyn district councillors is set to be reduced, and may even fall to as low as seven, under a representation review shake-up.

Land beside southern motorway sold by NZTA

This 7ha block beside the Christchurch Southern Motorway will not be able to be turned into an on...

Controversial block of land beside Christchurch Southern Motorway sold by NZTA

Seven hectares of land alongside the Christchurch Southern Motorway has been sold, despite Selwyn District Council's bid to halt the sale.

Extra warm welcome for baby Brylee this winter

After a heart-wrenching start to life on Tuesday, Brylee Fletcher was greeted by her mother’s...

Extra warm welcome for baby Brylee at Christchurch Women’s Hospital

Brylee Fletcher had a sudden start to life - which saw her have to be resuscitated at Christchurch Women’s Hospital on Tuesday.

‘Buggered’ car retrieved for flood survivor

‘Buggered’ Ford Ranger and phone retrieved for Canterbury flood survivor

Canterbury flood survivor Johnny Miller has been reunited with his Ford Ranger, his jacket and the cellphone that saved his life.

Call to keep Lincoln Community Garden

Lincoln Community Garden volunteer Errol Wood helps the children spread pea straw on their plot....

'A little centre for the community': Call to keep Lincoln Community Garden

Lincoln Envirotown founder Sue Jarvis wants the Canterbury District Health Board to retain the Lincoln Community Garden.

Spooky school production ready for opening night

Cast members (from left) Emma Grant, Emma Moore, Katie Knighton and Sophie Moore. Photo: Supplied

Spooky school production ready for opening night in Lincoln

Lincoln High School students will hit the stage from tomorrow night in The Addams Family musical.

Darfield High School back on track

Darfield High School back on track, statutory management period ends

Darfield High School principal Andy England has welcomed the end of the limited statutory management period for the school.

Prebbleton on verge of major growth spurt

More than 1500 new homes are set to be built in Prebbleton if plan changes are approved. Photo:...

Canterbury township on verge of major growth spurt

A Selwyn township's residential area could grow by more than 80 per cent if plan change applications before the district council are all approved.

Opposition to 2000-home development ramps up

A meeting over the proposed Lincoln South development. Photo: Supplied

Opposition ramps up over planned 2000-home development in Selwyn district

Selwyn residents concerned about the proposed 2000-home Lincoln South development turned out en masse to a meeting.

Thousands turn out for nurses strike

Nurses encouraged by supporters during strike in Christchurch

Exhausted Canterbury nurses were overwhelmed with the level of support they received during their protest and march in Christchurch yesterday.

Driver plucked from raging river

A swift water rescue crew during the first two attempts to pluck Johnny Miller from a tree. He...

'S**t mate, I think I'm in trouble': Driver plucked from raging river

Johnny Miller was stuck up a tree with raging floodwaters beneath him.

Road spikes used to stop alleged armed motorist

Road spikes used to stop motorist allegedly firing shots out window

Police in Canterbury brought the vehicle of an armed offender who was allegedly firing shots out his window to a stop with road spikes on Wednesday.

Road spikes used to stop alleged armed motorist

Road spikes used to stop motorist allegedly firing shots out window

Police in Canterbury brought the vehicle of an armed offender who was allegedly firing shots out his window to a stop with road spikes on Wednesday.

Romance at the hot pools

Mark Thompson and Robyn McEwen at the He Puna Taimoana hot pools. Photo: Geoff Sloan

Romance at the hot pools

When Mark Thompson’s grandson told him to ask out a woman he met at the New Brighton hot pools, he decided to take the plunge.

Search form

Search form

Susan Sandys