Mike Sanford

It was a night to remember for Lotto players across New Zealand, with 13 lucky winners each taking home $20,492 from Lotto Second Division in Saturday night’s live draw. Among the winners was a player from Southland, who bought their ticket through the MyLotto App. In even bigger

A public funeral service to honour the life and legacy of Sir Tim Shadbolt will be held at Invercargill’s Civic Theatre next Friday. Sir Tim, who served as Invercargill’s longest-standing Mayor and was knighted in 2019, passed away on Thursday, 8 January, aged 78. Public Farewell Set For

Sir Tim Shadbolt, the legendary "mayor of two cities" and one of New Zealand’s most enduring political and cultural icons, has passed away at the age of 78. Public Farewell Set For Sir Tim ShadboltInvercargill residents will have the opportunity to farewell Sir Tim Shadbolt during a

Here we are at the end of 2025 — a time to pause, reflect, and remember some local legends who didn’t make it through to Christmas or the New Year. In no particular order, we honour them here. Bruce Chilton QSM Firstly, a man of music. Bruce Chilton QSM passed

Southland has become the first region in New Zealand to launch a mobile lifejacket library, aimed at keeping boaties safe on the water this summer. The initiative is a partnership between Environment Southland’s maritime team and ACC. Regional Harbourmaster Lyndon Cleaver said this mobile option sets Southland apart from

A man has been charged with theft after nine veteran war plaques were taken from St John Cemetery in Invercargill between late October and late November. Invercargill Police confirmed a 44-year-old man is facing charges following the removal of memorial plaques, four of which were taken from the graves of

The Government has announced major changes to New Zealand’s planning and local government systems, promising a simpler, faster and more cost-effective way to manage land use and environmental protections. RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop and Local Government Minister Simon Watts say the changes will benefit ratepayers by reducing complexity

Presbyterian Support Southland (PSS) has marked the first milestone in its five-year redevelopment plan for Peacehaven Retirement Village, with the official opening of a new show home on Tuesday, 16 December. The home offers a first look at the modern living spaces being created as part of a large-scale transformation