Two Canterbury colleges get $100m funding boost
Ellesmere College and Rolleston College will receive more than $100 million between them to pay for their rebuild and expansion plans.
Selwyn
Fewer fines for dog owners
Fewer fines for dog owners in the Selwyn district
The number of fines dished out to dog owners in the Selwyn district has dropped by just over a quarter.
$15k bill to connect to sewage system
Canterbury couple surprised by $15,000 bill to connect to sewage system
Amy Tennant and her partner are building a house in Darfield - but she never expected to receive an almost $15,000 bill to connect to the sewage network.
Landscaper's dream home up for grabs
Canterbury landscaper's dream home up for grabs
Simonetta Ferrari was lazily reading the newspaper on a Sunday 22 years ago when a Canterbury property listing ad caught her eye.
Health hub could be an option for Ellesmere
Health hub could be an option for Ellesmere
A health hub in Ellesmere is one of the ideas to come out of a feasibility study which looked at health services in the area.
Bear-napped Big Ted back on duty
Bear-napped Big Ted back on duty along Springston Rolleston Rd
Big Ted the Canterbury roadside teddy has returned to work after his disappearance.
Student achievements celebrated at college
Student achievements celebrated at college
Sherina Gamayon was named Dux and Seth Kriedemann Proxime Accessit at Ellesmere College's prizegiving. Check out the full list of award recipients.
Residents will not be consulted on rates rise
Residents will not be consulted on rates rise
Selwyn residents will not be able to make submissions on next year’s forecasted 14.2 per cent average rates rise.
New deadline for car-wrecking yard compliance
New deadline for car-wrecking yard to comply with Selwyn council rules
A new abatement notice has been issued for a Canterbury car-wrecking yard operating on rural land.
Thousands flock to highland games
Thousands flock to Hororata Highland Games
The 13th Hororata Highland Games on Saturday was one of the busiest ever with 700 competitors, 140 stallholders, 23 clans and more than 10,000 visitors.
Big rise in fines for parking infringements
Big rise in fines for parking infringements
Just over 2000 fines were issued by Selwyn District Council parking wardens over the last year.
Freight hub could bring big benefits
Large freight hub could bring big benefits to Canterbury
Early discussions are under way to develop the South Island’s largest freight hub in Rolleston.
Key ministers meet with residents and mayor
Key ministers to meet with residents and mayor
Minister for Energy, Local Government, and Transport Simeon Brown will be at a public meeting in Rolleston today from 1-2pm.
Board appointed for subdivision school
Board appointed for new Rolleston subdivision school
A board has been appointed to govern the new primary school being built in Rolleston.
BBQ blaze prompts warning over safety
BBQ blaze prompts warning over safety
A barbecue dinner nearly ended in disaster for a Canterbury household until the occupants took quick action to save their home.
Teen gets taste of professional life
Canterbury teen gets taste of life as a pro footballer
A young Canterbury footballer has taken the next step towards her professional dream.
Marking a century of memories
Century of memories in a Canterbury township
When Conrad Eilken was born in 1924, Lincoln consisted of a few gravel roads and expansive farmland. Now, after his 100th birthday, he tells his story about the town he has called home his entire life.
Principal's departure remains a mystery
Principal's departure remains a mystery
A Canterbury college is staying tight-lipped about why its principal who has been on leave for most of the year has now resigned.
Crash closes Prebbleton road
Crash closes Prebbleton road
A two-vehicle crash has closed a road in Prebbleton this morning.
Another supermarket gets green light
Another supermarket gets green light in Rolleston
A resource consent has been approved to build a second Woolworths supermarket in Rolleston.