Mike Sanford

The Walter Peak fire is out. Firefighters demobilised on Thursday evening after the blaze was declared fully contained, ending a week-long battle that burned through an estimated 1,350 hectares across Walter Peak Station, Cecil Peak Station and adjoining Conservation Estate. The final push came after crews made significant progress

A charity auction built around a caddie's stories has delivered $56,500 for Hospice South — and the final tally isn't in yet. The Cruise 4 Care event, held with legendary New Zealand caddie Steve Williams as its drawcard, drew a record 330 people — up from 220

Two ministers walked the construction site of Invercargill's new regional museum on Monday, and the building is close enough to finished that they came away impressed. Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Paul Goldsmith and Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds visited the Museum of Southland site alongside Mayor Tom Campbell,

The Y Southland turns 150 this month, and it wants your face on the wall. On Friday October 16, The Y opens its Tay Street doors for 150 Faces of The Y — a free public exhibition celebrating a century and a half of the YMCA in Southland, and the people

Southland's property market is bucking the national trend — asking prices hit a record high for September while stock tightened and new listings fell sharply. New data from realestate.co.nz for September 2026 shows Southland's average asking price climbed 5.9% to $593,723, making it

Invercargill police seek information on series of aggravated robberies and burglaries Invercargill Police are appealing to the public for information after five youths have been arrested and charged for a series of aggravated robberies and burglaries. On Sunday 19 September, Police were called to North Road about 5.45am after

Four Square in Otatara has sold one of two winning Lotto First Division tickets from Wednesday night's draw, netting a local player $500,000. The other $500,000 ticket was sold online through MyLotto to a player in Marlborough. Two winners, same prize, different corners of the country

Today's weather brought to you by petsmart.nz Invercargill starts Thursday 1 October mostly cloudy, with a top of 17°C after a mild overnight low around 11°C. Northwesterlies are gusty at times, and there's a chance of a shower from the afternoon. Morning A