Booze law closer
District councillors take their first step tomorrow towards rubber stamping Selwyn's alcohol policy.
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Tue 21 May 2013
Rape inquiry
Police are investigating whether a woman was raped in Lincoln after being given a drug.
Internet piracy laws key for Youth MP
Darfield High School student Calum Gray, 17, has been selected to represent the Selwyn electorate at Youth Parliament. He talks to reporter Tom Doudney about which...
Cafe penalised for sacking
A cafe worker who was unfairly sacked for buying discounted cake slices after marking them down herself has been awarded more than $16,000.
Thu 16 May 2013
Music review: Loop Road EP
The lads from Rotorua five-piece Loop Road say they like to have a bit of fun when writing.
Tue 14 May 2013
Finance: Be aware of GST obligations
The lifestyle block is becoming as popular in New Zealand as the quarter-acre dream.
Wed 8 May 2013
Oily Rag: Beer and cigs or own digs
The New Zealand Herald recently reported the results of a survey into the spending habits of Kiwis. The headline result was that nearly half (44 per cent) of New...
Solar sense
With rising power bills and winter fast approaching, now may be the right time to consider harnessing solar energy to reduce your household energy costs.
Tue 7 May 2013
Brave teens honoured as heroes for driver rescue
Two teenagers who leapt into the Halswell River and saved an unconscious motorist, who could have drowned, "feel like heroes".
Local Envirotown trust lauded as award finalist
tSelwyn MP Amy Adams has congratulated Lincoln Envirotown Trust for being named as a finalist in two categories of the Government's annual Green Ribbon Awards.
Region lashed by heavy rain
The Selwyn District was lashed with heavy rain and strong winds yesterday which resulted in resident's finding Millstream Dr, Lincoln, flooded.
'Spree' ends at river
Two men and a woman who allegedly torched two four-wheel-drive vehicles at the Ashley River on Sunday were caught after wading across the river.
Rules ignored by motorists
Motorists in the Selwyn District are still ignoring stop signs and treating major intersections as a give way.
Tactix prove hit with youngsters
Netball fever hit North Canterbury on Saturday when more than 400 young players turned up for the ANZ Netball Roadshow at the Rangiora Netball Centre.
Finance: Factor of five is in grasp
If you are in business and want to earn a bit more, there are three questions to ask yourself:
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