Daytime patrols increase to counter youth attacks
Daytime patrols increase to counter youth attacks
An increase in youth being harassed after school has prompted the Selwyn Community Patrol to increase daytime coverage.
Daniel Alvey
Bad parking and a hotspot for fines
Bad parking and a hotspot for fines
The latest Selwyn District Council data shows more than half of all its complaints relate to car parking.
Canterbury McDonald’s manager one of world’s best
Canterbury McDonald’s manager one of world’s best
When McDonald's Rolleston restaurant manager Kerri Vickery started working for the fast food company she never thought she’d become one of the top managers in the world.
McDonald’s manager one of world’s best
Rolleston McDonald’s manager one of world’s best
When McDonald's Rolleston restaurant manager Kerri Vickery started working for the fast food company she never thought she’d become one of the top managers in the world.
Conflicts, ignorance over big council decision
'You’ve got to be joking': Conflicts, sickness, ignorance in big council decision
Some Selwyn district councillors did not know voting on the District Plan would scuttle an appeal against a large controversial subdivision.
Community 'just gutted' over coal cart theft
Community 'just gutted' over coal cart theft
A small Canterbury community is "gutted" after someone stole one of the coal carts that mark the entrance to the settlement.
Thieves steal iconic coal cart
'Just gutted': Thieves steal Canterbury community’s iconic coal cart
The Glentunnel community is "gutted" after someone stole one of their coal carts which mark the entrance to the small Canterbury settlement.
Young riders jumping for joy at bike park
Young riders jumping for joy after building bike park
After months of hard work, three young Canterbury riders can finally show off the big jumps they've built at their local bike park.
School pleads for zebra crossing
Canterbury school pleads for zebra crossing
A Selwyn District primary school has pleaded with the council for a zebra crossing so its pupils can cross the road safely.
ECan slammed over flooding
'Ridiculous' situation: ECan slammed over flooding
Environment Canterbury has been slammed for not having enough flow meters in the waterways feeding the Selwyn River.
Darfield High bus to end for West Melton students
Darfield High bus to end for West Melton students
Students who live in West Melton will not have a direct bus to Darfield High School from next year.
Ambition, sacrifice drive teen to succeed
Ambition, sacrifice drive teen race car driver to succeed
Canterbury driver Jacob Douglas has had a taste for racing since he was 8 – now he’s on the road to the top of his sport. We caught up with the fast-driving teenager at his Lincoln home.
‘Unstable’ land cited as reason for delay in school rebuild
‘Unstable’ land cited as reason for delay in school rebuild
Ellesmere College has been shocked by the Minister of Education’s response to their delayed rebuild.
Flood victims discuss solutions
Selwyn flood victims discuss solutions
Possible solutions have been offered to a Canterbury family who had to leave their home again after the property flooded for the second year in a row.
Specialist paint needed to repair flaking donut
Specialist paint needed to repair Springfield's flaking donut
Springfield man Bill Woods, who built the latest incarnation of the town's famous pink donut, is urging the district council to repair its flaky paint as soon as possible.
School makes tracking attendance easier
School makes tracking attendance easier
A new attendance system at a Canterbury school is helping parents track whether their children are showing up for class.
Rolleston 24/7 model: Police say documents don’t exist
Rolleston 24/7 model: Police say documents don’t exist
Police have refused to release documentation relating to their 24/7 coverage in the Selwyn district.
Flooding forces family out of home again
Flooding forces family out of home again
When Anna and Josh Pedersen bought their property, lakeside views were not on the listing.
Parent's plea for lower speed limit
Parent's plea for lower speed limit
Parents and principals are calling for safety improvements around their Canterbury schools.
Easy Rider's treasure trove
Easy Rider's treasure trove
When Dean Graham got the opportunity to buy a part of history from his favourite movie he couldn’t turn it down.