Dealer loses bid to get jail term reduced on appeal
A member of a Canterbury drug-smuggling ring thinks his jail sentence is too long, arguing that bringing cocaine into NZ is less serious than importing meth.
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Plea to cut speed limit after death outside pie shop
Plea to cut speed limit after death outside pie shop
It could still be months before a speed limit reduction is considered for a Canterbury town where a pedestrian was struck and killed by a ute while crossing SH73.
New councillors-at-large added to Selwyn district
New councillors-at-large added to Selwyn district
The Selwyn district’s new ward structure for October’s local body elections has come out of left field.
Cocaine dealer's jail term upheld
Court of Appeal upholds Canterbury cocaine dealer's jail term
The Court of Appeal has upheld the 14-year jail term handed to a Canterbury-based drug dealer for his part in a conspiracy to bring more than 100kg of cocaine into NZ.
Financial overhaul a 'Titanic' challenge
Council financial overhaul a 'Titanic' challenge
Fixing the Selwyn District Council’s financial management tools has been compared to trying to turn around the Titanic by chief executive Sharon Mason.
Hops and dreams become reality
Beer brewing course takes students 'from grain to glass'
Students are brewing unique beers from scratch as part of Lincoln University’s brewing and fermentation major.
Call to protect Lake Ellesmere eels
Call to better protect migrating eels at Canterbury lake
DOC is calling for more to be done to prevent the deaths of thousands of migrating eels at Te Waihora Lake Ellesmere in Canterbury.
South Island to get a taste of winter
South Island to get a taste of winter
Cantabrians may be in for a taste of winter weather tomorrow, with strong winds, heavy rain and cooler temperatures in the forecast.
Husband and wife shaping future firefighters
Canterbury husband and wife shaping future firefighters
A husband and wife team are taking pride in training the next generation of firefighters in Canterbury.
Frontline council staff targeted
Frontline council staff targeted as abuse, threats and assaults increase
A parking warden being struck with wet plaster was one of a growing number of abusive incidents reported by staff at a Canterbury council.
Dahlia grower's 'labour of love'
Canterbury dahlia grower's pick-your-own patch brings families 'buckets of happiness'
If you ask Canterbury dahlia devotee Vanessa Robinson to pick her favourite flower variety - you might be surprised to hear her say 'Pooh'.
Council opts to start new company to manage water
Canterbury council opts to start new company to manage water
Selwyn district councillors have decided to establish a new company to manage water.
Firefighters dig deep to rescue Myrtle
'We could hear her crying but didn’t know where': Firefighters dig deep to rescue Myrtle
It took a mammoth effort from Canterbury firefighters to rescue fox terrier Myrtle after she literally went ‘down the rabbit hole’ under her owners' home.
Shock closure of Leeston Library
Shock closure of Leeston Library
A mobile library is the Selwyn council's solution to the sudden loss of Leeston Library and Service Centre - all while it waits for the construction of a new $16.1 million facility.
Businesses optimistic on future growth
Canterbury businesses optimistic about future growth
Canterbury business owners like Tom Lawson of Larcomb Vineyard near Rolleston are hoping for a stronger year in 2025.
Ex-top cop plays key role in huts dispute
Former top cop plays key role in Canterbury huts dispute
A former high-profile police officer is playing a key role in negotiations between Greenpark Huts bach owners and Ngāi Tahu.
Selwyn mayor defends double-digit rates rises
Selwyn mayor defends double-digit rates rises
Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton has compared rates capping to putting a lid on a pot of boiling water.
Hydrogen fuel cell truck hits the road
Hydrogen fuel cell truck hits the road
A new hydrogen fuel cell truck built by a Rolleston company will be launched on Thursday as part of an effort to reduce emissions from the transport sector.
Water service options still being considered
Water service options still being considered
A Canterbury council is still weighing up its options for the future of its water services.
Big turn out at Canterbury field days event
Big turn out at Canterbury field days event
The rural township of Kirwee in Canterbury is buzzing as thousands filter through the farmgates for day one of the South Island Agricultural Field Days.