Cemetery torn up: Quad biker says it wasn’t him
Cemetery torn up: Quad biker says it wasn’t him
Citizen detectives photographed a quad biker at a cemetery which has been repeatedly vandalised.
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Residents disappointed by council’s non-attendance
Residents disappointed by council’s non-attendance
Darfield residents are disappointed Selwyn District Council staff didn’t attend a meeting about chlorine.
Temporary speed drop due to road conditions
Temporary speed drop due to road conditions
The speed limit has been dropped along a section of Springs Rd south of Christchurch for the winter due to poor road conditions.
'I’m going to come back and ram-raid your shop'
'I’m going to come back and ram-raid your shop': Dairy bears the brunt of rising retail crime
Retail crime has increased significantly in Canterbury over the past year - and Lincoln Dairy owners Shamina and Shehan Saparamadu are facing the onslaught on a daily basis.
UC students to miss out on Lincoln party
UC students to miss out on Lincoln party
Canterbury University students will not be able to attend a popular student party in Lincoln.
Scary near-miss caught on camera
Scary near-miss for motorist on Canterbury road
A motorist has recounted a "very scary" near-miss she had when an overtaking driver was heading towards her on the wrong side of the road.
Scary near-miss for motorist
Scary near-miss for motorist in Canterbury
A motorist has recounted a scary near-miss she had north of Leeston, all captured on dashcam.
Over 1000 new homes a year needed
More than 1000 new homes a year needed in Selwyn over next three decades
The Selwyn District is growing faster than predicted and thousands of new homes will be needed to meet the demand, a new report has revealed.
Library won't be added Te Ara Ātea's name
Library won't be added to controversial Rolleston building's name
Te Ara Ātea will not get a name change to include the word 'library'.
Motorist allegedly ran down person walking dog
Motorist allegedly ran down person walking dog
Police are refusing to say if they are any closer to identifying the motorist who allegedly ran down a person and their dog.
Developer unlikely to rebuild skate ramp
Developer unlikely to rebuild skate ramp, seating area planned for site
The battle to replace a controversial Canterbury skate ramp removed following noise complaints appears to have been lost.
When the road cones are out - but no one’s at work
When the road cones are out - but no one’s at work
Being delayed by road works when no one is working on the site can be frustrating - which is why a Canterbury deputy mayor has floated the idea of taking down traffic cones and signs outside working hours.
Burglary victim frustrated by police progress after break-in
Burglary victim frustrated by police progress after break-in
A Canterbury man who got into a scuffle after surprising a burglar in his home says police don’t appear to be acting quick enough to find the offender.
Investigation finds marginal issue at quarry
Investigation finds marginal issue at contentious Templeton quarry
A “marginal non-compliance” has been found at Roydon Quarry following an investigation.
Residents plead with city council to fix flooding
'Not possible': Residents plead with city council to fix flooding
A group of residents have pleaded with Christchurch City Council to resolve their flooding issues.
Intersection upgrade a ‘major win’ for township
Intersection upgrade a ‘major win’ for township
“It’s really fixed our town.” That was the reaction from a Selwyn residents association to the completion of new traffic lights at a major intersection.
Man's naked body found in Chch backyard
Naked man found dead in Christchurch backyard named
Police have named the man whose naked body was found in a Christchurch backyard, and say the death is not suspicious.
Verdict may never be reached for army officer
Verdict may never be reached for army officer
A verdict may never be reached in a Burnham Military Camp officer’s alleged sexual violation case after a stay was decided.
Man's naked body found in backyard
Man's naked body found in backyard
The body of a man was found naked in the backyard of a house at the centre of a sudden death investigation in Christchurch.
Tragic call sticks in firefighter’s mind
Tragic call sticks in firefighter’s mind
Christmas Eve 1998, a car is hit by a train in Canterbury fatally injuring the sole occupant. Tucked in the back seat was a teddy bear.