Pensioner speaks for first time after attack
Canterbury pensioner speaks out after being attacked by group of teens
A Selwyn pensioner has spoken for the first time about being attacked as a group of alleged burglars fled his property.
Susan Sandys
Petition started against pre-school
Residents of new subdivision start petition to stop pre-school being built on reserve
About 60 homeowners in a new subdivision are calling for the developer and district council to reassess plans for an early learning centre.
Lottery win leads to a lifetime of memories
Lottery win leads to a lifetime of memories for Christchurch hairdresser
A $2 tip turned into a lottery win and a lifetime of hairdressing memories for Jennifer Monk.
Police focus on intersections after crashes
Police focus on intersections after vehicles overturn in two crashes
Police say they are paying extra attention to driver behaviour at Canterbury intersections after two crashes in which vehicles overturned.
Rolleston woman in running for Miss Pinup NZ title
Miss Pinup New Zealand: Canterbury woman pinning hopes on style, glamour and talent to win title
A Rolleston woman is getting ready to compete for the title of Miss Pinup New Zealand.
Jet boat stolen while owner had tyre repaired
Jet boat and trailer stolen from roadside after owner left to get tyre repaired
A home-made jet boat was stolen last week after the trailer it was being towed on had a tyre puncture at a Canterbury intersection and the owner left to repair it.
Cow disease strikes Lincoln Uni research farms
Cow disease strikes Lincoln Uni research farms
Crippling cow disease Mycoplasma bovis has been found on Lincoln University research farms.
Former mushroom plant targeted by vandals
Former mushroom plant targeted by vandals
Police are increasing patrols at the former Meadow Mushrooms processing plant at Prebbleton following vandalism.
Another challenge for prize-winning pooch
Kennel cough?: Another challenge for prize-winning Canterbury pooch
Mort the prize-winning Canterbury pooch has met another obstacle in life - and it is not on the agility course.
Boozed driver retrieves car then crashes into ditch
Boozed driver retrieves car then crashes into ditch
A young Rolleston motorist caught drink driving and immediately suspended for 28 days returned later in a taxi to get his car back - and ended up crashing it.
More cases of legionnaires' disease in Canterbury
More cases of legionnaires’ disease spring up in Canterbury
Health authorities are repeating their warnings about staying safe while gardening as cases of legionnaires’ disease continue into summer.
Beloved guide dog forced into early retirement
Beloved guide dog forced into early retirement
As far as guide dogs go, Jessie J had a few issues from the start.