Daniel Alvey

Police criticised for OIA delay

Police started a six-month trial of a 24/7 service delivery model at Rolleston Police Station on...

Police criticised over response to 24-hour Rolleston station roster

Police have been criticised over the way they dealt with an Official Information Act request for details about the Selwyn district’s 24-hour seven-day-a-week model.

Put your best hoof forward at the Ellesmere A&P Show

The 152nd Ellesmere A&P Show gets under way on Saturday.

Springfield Donut safety concerns hard to swallow

The Springfield donut has been repainted four times since 2020 at a cost of $17,845.57. Photo:...

Springfield Donut safety concerns hard to swallow

The creator of the Springfield Donut has denied there is any “significant safety issue” with it.

Selwyn district target for burglars

There were 52 residential burglaries in West Melton In the year ending June 30. Photo: Getty...

Selwyn district target for burglars

West Melton and Rolleston are hot spots for burglaries in the Selwyn district, the latest police data shows.

Council unlikely to sell off assets

Selwyn District Council is not likely to sell any assets as it begins formulating its financial future.

Teenager F4 driver revs up for race of his life

Louis Sharp drives for Rodin Carlin. Photo: File image

Teenager F4 driver revs up for race of his life

Christchurch teenager Louis Sharp is preparing for the biggest event of his motor racing career as he faces a championship showdown.

Focus on preventing fires

Dean Harker with a 4m by 4m inflatable which shows how much room a fire appliance needs to access...

Focus on preventing fires

Canterbury volunteer firefighters are normally focused on putting fires out - but now they are more prepared to prevent them before they start.

Concern students will party in neighbourhoods

Lincoln University students’ Garden Party has attracted sell-out crowds in the past, but this...

Lincoln garden party gone: Concern students will party in neighbourhoods

The Lincoln University students’ annual Garden Party has been called off, leading to fears they will party up in flats throughout the town.

Audit fees to cost $212k

Cost of Selwyn council audit fees rises by $36k to $212k

The Selwyn District Council’s audit fees will increase by $36,000 this year to $212,000.

Insults, infighting lead to resignations

Insults and infighting lead to resignations and by-election

Infighting on the Selwyn District’s only community board has led to resignations and triggered a by-election.

Fuel costs impact Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels driver Lindsay Sowman drops off a meal to 92-year-old Mrs Wyatt who enjoys...

Fuel costs impact Meals on Wheels across Christchurch

Increasing fuel prices are one of the factors hampering efforts to deliver Meals on Wheels across Christchurch.

Ongoing water issues impacting businesses

Cafe co-owner Sarah Bennett faces continuous issues with the Hororata water supply. Photo: Supplied

Ongoing water issues impacting businesses

For Canterbury cafe owner Sarah Barrett, water quality and supply issues have become a constant problem.

Controversial sex education book could be pulled from libraries

Welcome to Sex: Your no-silly-questions guide to sexuality, pleasure and figuring it out is...

Controversial sex education book could be pulled from libraries

A controversial sex education book could be removed from the Selwyn district’s libraries.

Keown won't back plan despite losing mum in crash

City councillor doesn’t back plan to lower speed limits - despite losing mum in crash

A Christchurch city councillor is lobbying against a plan to lower speed limits, despite losing his mother in a head-on crash caused by a speeding driver.

Ambulance turned into mobile driving simulator

An ambulance is normally first to the scene of a car crash - but now a Canterbury driving school has converted one into a simulator to help prevent them.

Skate park users 'upset' over age limit

A new sign outside the Westview Reserve Skate Park has caused a debate among Darfield residents....

Canterbury skate park users 'upset' over age limit

Parents and caregivers have questioned why an age restriction has been placed on a Canterbury skate park.

Changes in the pipeline to meet population boom

Changes in the pipeline to meet Lincoln's population boom

With the controversial 1710-home Lincoln South subdivision signed off by district councillors, how will the town manage the growth it brings?

First past the post set to stay for local body elections

Selwyn District Council has decided to retain its current voting system for the local body elections.

Fire destroys flower farm shed

The shed fire at Hadstock Farm was likely caused by an electrical fault. PHOTO: LINCOLN VOLUNTEER...

Fire destroys flower farm shed

A large shed fire at a Canterbury flower farm on Saturday was likely caused by an electrical failure.

Cause of Lincoln bar blaze found

A plate warmer has been narrowed down as the cause of the fire that left a Lincoln restaurant with significant damage.

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