Mike Sanford

Southland Institute of Technology (SIT) has announced the appointment of Mr Bharat Guha as its new Chief Executive, with his term beginning on 1 January 2026. The newly formed SIT Council confirmed the decision following a competitive recruitment process that drew strong interest. Council Chair Mr Rex Chapman said, “Bharat

Christmas celebrations in Invercargill are set to ramp up another level this weekend as the Christmas Market on Esk Street brings dozens of local vendors, festive shopping and family-friendly fun into the heart of the city. The outdoor market will run on Saturday, December 6, from 10.30am to 2.

Michelle Henderson has been appointed as the new General Manager of New Zealand Aluminium Smelters (NZAS), returning to lead the Tiwai-based operation where she began her career. She will officially take up the role on 28 January 2026, with Matt Black continuing as Acting General Manager until then. Michelle brings

A suspicious fire overnight at Invercargill’s Queens Park has left four contractor trucks destroyed and raised concerns over the potential impact on ongoing storm recovery work. The fire broke out around 12.20am in the yard of the Queens Park office, where the vehicles belonging to an arborist contractor

Police have arrested a man after a vehicle fled during a routine traffic interaction in Invercargill on Tuesday evening. The incident began around 5pm, when officers approached a man to speak with him about a driving matter. The driver sped off, prompting police to initiate a pursuit. Southland Area Commander

Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds has announced the ministerial appointments to the inaugural governing councils of New Zealand’s ten re-established polytechnics, marking a milestone in returning decision-making and accountability to the regions.  “I am pleased to confirm these appointments, which restore local leadership and strengthen connections with communities and

Regional Leadership Returns To SITVocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds has announced the ministerial appointments to the inaugural governing councils of New Zealand’s ten re-established polytechnics, marking a milestone in returning decision-making and accountability to the regions. “I am pleased to confirm these appointments, which restore local leadership and strengthen

A new $50 million processing plant at Tiwai Point will allow the New Zealand Aluminium Smelter (NZAS) to treat waste from its aluminium production on site for the first time, reducing the need to export materials overseas. Rio Tinto announced the major investment as part of its ongoing long-term remediation