Jonathan Leask

A family is distraught that a mother's headstone has been repeatedly damaged at Rakaia Cemetery. The headstone has been vandalised on five separate occasions, including one incident where the family captured video evidence of it happening, but police say ... See more

Selwyn District Council is on track to collect millions more in rates than planned this year due to continued growth and unexpectedly high property revaluations. It is also set to underdeliver on its capital projects programme. The first finance and perfo... See more

Experts have figured out how to move the giant Rakaia Salmon statue for a $300,000 refurbishment , but its moving date is still to be confirmed. Incidentally, a hook will be used to snag the 12m, 1.6 tonne salmon by crane and place it onto a truck to be t... See more

Six shipping containers have been placed in the canals at Ashburton's popular Lake Hood to be used in water quality trials. Ashburton District Council is trialling treatment options in an effort to stave off algae blooms that have plagued the lake over th... See more

A community vision to bring the birds back to Methven is taking root. The existing Garden of Harmony is being expanded to include the once-neglected, almost two-hectare council reserve behind. Trust spokesperson Mac McElwain said the long-term goal is to ... See more