Residents battle blaze caused by fireworks
Neighbours battle blaze caused by 'brainless' teens with fireworks
Three “brainless” teenagers playing with fireworks accidentally caused a blaze that threatened several nearby properties.
Daniel Alvey
Bike park to find new home with help of dedicated teens
Bike park to find new home with help of dedicated teens
There is hope a new home can be found for a popular Canterbury bike park.
Black Door Bar and Eatery to be demolished
Black Door Bar and Eatery to be demolished after fire
A Lincoln bar will be demolished after suffering severe damage in a fire.
Firefighters cut back on going to medical callouts
Rolleston firefighters cut back on attending medical callouts
Rolleston volunteer firefighters are no longer attending most medical callouts.
Teen offending continues in Canterbury
Teen offending continues in Canterbury
A Canterbury electronics repair store was ransacked by a group of youths then a nearby convenience store was targeted just a few days later.
Hotel liquor licence decision expected in January
Decision on The Famous Grouse's liquor licence expected in January
A hearing to determine whether The Famous Grouse hotel's liquor licence should be renewed has wrapped up after two days.
Teens smash their way into electronics shop
Teens smash their way into Canterbury electronics store
A Canterbury electronics repair store was ransacked by a group of youths then a nearby convenience store was targeted just a few days later.
Hotel management under scrutiny at licence hearing
Canterbury hotel's management under scrutiny at liquor licence hearing
Police have cited incidents involving students and raised concerns over management at The Famous Grouse in Lincoln during a hearing to determine if the hotel's liquor licence should be renewed.
Rolleston centre to become hub for youth arts and community
Rolleston centre to become hub for youth arts and community
The Rolleston Community Centre will now become a dedicated space for youth, arts, and community groups.
Brakes put on cycleway
Brakes put on planned cycleway between Prebbleton and Christchurch
A cycleway between Prebbleton and the Christchurch Southern Motorway has been shelved.
Intersection battle done and dusted
Two-decade battle over intersection done and dusted
A 20-year stoush over the future of a Canterbury intersection and a 500m stretch of shingle road has ended - but the next step comes with a six-figure price tag.
Controversial sex education book to stay
Controversial sex education book to stay in libraries
A controversial sex education book will remain in the Selwyn district’s libraries.
Push for business park at Lincoln
Push for business park at Lincoln
Another bid is being made to turn a block of land into a business park in Lincoln.
Motorists won't obey lower speed limits in some areas
Motorists won't obey lower speed limits in some areas
Blanket slower speeds in urban areas are unlikely to go ahead because the Selwyn District Council believes motorists wouldn’t adhere to them.
Police criticised for OIA delay
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
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
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
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
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
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.