Fire crews called to incident in Rolleston
Fire crews called to incident in Rolleston
Fire crews were called to an incident involving chemical drums at a commercial premises in Rolleston on Thursday night.
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Builder galloping into new career as an artist
Canterbury builder galloping into new career as an artist
Like many people during the Covid lockdowns, Canterbury builder Gawie Bosman took up a new hobby. Now he's hoping to turn it into a full-time job.
Iwi denies request to avoid huts eviction
Iwi denies request to avoid eviction from Canterbury settlement
Ngāi Tahu bach owners at Greenpark Huts in the Selwyn district have been denied special treatment to stay by their iwi - and will be evicted from the settlement with everyone else.
390 more sections added to subdivision
Almost 400 more sections added to controversial subdivison plan without public consultation
One of the main opponents of a huge Canterbury subdivision is surprised almost 400 more sections have been added to the plan without public consultation.
Modern makeover for historic home
Modern makeover for historic Canterbury home
One of Lincoln’s oldest cottages has had a major renovation and is now up for sale.
'We don’t want a scrapyard on our doorstep'
'We don’t want a scrapyard on our doorstep': Frustration over car wrecking yard
People living near a Canterbury car wrecking yard operating on rural land are fed up with what they say is ineffectual action by the district council to stop the business.
'We don’t want a scrapyard on our doorstep'
'We don’t want a scrapyard on our doorstep'
People living near a Canterbury car wrecking yard operating on rural land are fed up with what they say is ineffectual action by the district council to stop the business.
What stage one of the new Lincoln South subdivision will look like
What stage one of the new Lincoln South subdivision will look like
What the first stage of the huge Lincoln South subdivision will look like can now be revealed.
Hotel's liquor licence hearing to be held this week
Hotel's liquor licence hearing to be held this week
The Springfield Hotel is facing an uphill battle to reopen its doors.
Funding holes force council to rob Peter to pay Paul
Funding holes force council to rob Peter to pay Paul
Twenty transport upgrades have been shelved in the Selwyn district to fill a $36.9 million hole left by a lack of Government funding.
Tributes for former firefighter killed in crash
Tributes for former firefighter killed in crash
Former Canterbury firefighter Jeremy McCorkindale has been remembered as a "dedicated father and community man" after he was killed in a crash near Oxford last week.
All-in-one emergency services hub proposed
All-in-one emergency services hub proposed for Canterbury district
The Selwyn district’s emergency services could all be based out of one central location in the future.
Fire chief shaken after 'black spot' crash
Fire chief shaken after 'black spot' intersection crash
A Canterbury fire chief is still running through the 'what ifs' after he walked away from a crash with a motorist who drove through a stop sign.
Fire chief shaken after 'black spot' crash
Canterbury fire chief shaken after crash at 'black spot' intersection
A Canterbury fire chief is still running through the 'what ifs' after he walked away from a crash with a motorist who drove through a stop sign.
Developer calls out lack of trees in new subdivisions
Developer calls out lack of trees in new subdivisions
A prominent Canterbury developer says Selwyn District Council has been reluctant to maintain existing trees in new property developments.
Ex-RSA president expelled over medal breach
Former RSA president expelled for wearing medals he didn't earn
The Rolleston RSA has expelled its first president after he was accused of wearing medals he did not earn or have permission to use.
Poll: Brakes go on funding for roads
Poll: How should we pay for roads in Canterbury?
Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton has suggested increased fuel taxes and toll roads may be solutions to a lack of Government funding for Canterbury roads.
Public feedback wanted on plan to lift speed limit
Public feedback wanted on plan to raise motorway speed limit
Consultation has started on a proposal to raise the speed limit to 110km/h on Christchurch's Southern Motorway.
Firefighting brothers give 105 years of service
Firefighting brothers give 105 years of service
Across three generations, the Clausen family have given more than 160 years to the Leeston Volunteer Fire Brigade.
Busy Canterbury factory driving innovation
Busy Canterbury factory driving innovation one bus at a time
The future of green transport is rolling out the door of a Rolleston factory which is developing everything from buses and trucks to chase boats for the America’s Cup.