50 h. ago Canterbury councillor hits out at 'faceless bullies spouting comments' online

Selwyn District councillor Shane Epiha says the rising tide of online abuse has solidified his decision not to seek a third term. PHOTO JONATHAN LEASK/LDR “Woke barrel-hugging piece of scum.”

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51 h. ago Selwyn ratepayers won’t have to fork out to keep Christchurch stadium running

HAVE YOUR SAY - What is your view on paying a ticket levy to go to events at Christchurch’s new stadium? Email your responses in 200 words or less to daniel.alvey@starmedia.kiwi. Photo: Christchurch City Council Selwyn ratepayers will not have to contribute to the running costs of Christchurch’s new stadium.

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69 h. ago 'Faceless bullies': abusive comments solidified decision to not run again

Selwyn District councillor Shane Epiha says the rising tide of online abuse has solidified his decision not to seek a third term. PHOTO JONATHAN LEASK/LDR “Woke barrel-hugging piece of scum.”

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2 w. ago Canterbury aerospace centre in talks to build rocket launchpad

Tāwhaki National Aerospace Centre at Kaitorete. Photo: Supplied By Phil Pennington Tāwhaki National Aerospace Centre is making a new bid to grow as a testbed for drones, as it deals with new interest in rocket launches.

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2 w. ago Christchurch United midfielder back in title chase after injury woes

Jago Godden’s late equaliser against Nelson Suburbs saw United snatch a 1-1 draw on Saturday. PHOTO: LIAM HIGGINS Christchurch United midfielder Jago Godden is back on the pitch and making an impact after a gruelling injury layoff.

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2 w. ago 'I actually wash all the shirts myself': Champion of Selwyn kids football bids farewell

After nearly 30 years running kids’ football in Selwyn, Jym Findlay knows this season will be his last.

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2 w. ago 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.

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3 w. ago Police name man killed while crossing the road near Canterbury pie shop

World Famous Sheffield Pie Shop.customer Robert Alexander McKinley was killed while crossing the road near the shop. Photo: Facebook The man who was killed while walking across the road near a Canterbury bakery on Tuesday has been named by police.

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3 w. ago Canterbury council opts to start new company to manage water

Selwyn district councillors opted to set up a new company to manage water. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN Selwyn district councillors have decided to establish a new company to manage water.

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3 w. ago 'Someone’s junk is another man’s treasure': Bidding war over junk

The three-bedroom South New Brighton home fetched $368,000 at auction. The house was sold “as is, where is” and billed as “not for the faint-hearted”. Photo: Supplied A South New Brighton house overflowing with junk became a magnet for developers and bargain hunters when it was auctioned off in Christchurch.

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3 w. ago 'We could hear her crying but didn’t know where': Firefighters dig deep to rescue Myrtle

Canterbury fox terrier Myrtle literally went ‘down the rabbit hole’, resulting in a mammoth effort by firefighters to rescue her.

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3 w. ago $213m lease approved to expand Woolworths' Chch distribution facility

Woolworths' distribution centre on Shands Rd in Hornby. Photo: Supplied The Overseas Investment Office has approved a major supermarket chain's bid to lease a 10.5ha site in Christchurch to expand its South Island distribution centre.

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3 w. ago Lease approved to expand supermarket chain's Chch distribution centre

Woolworths' distribution centre on Shands Rd in Hornby. Photo: Supplied The Overseas Investment Office has approved a major supermarket chain's bid to lease a 10.5ha site in Christchurch to expand its South Island distribution centre.

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