Mike Sanford

Word About Town Bargain Chemist Coming, Hunting & Fishing RelocatingOvernight Outages and Damage After Fierce Winds Lash SouthlandWord About Town Bargain Chemist Coming, Hunting & Fishing RelocatingAfter years of speculation over whether Aussie chain Chemist Warehouse or New Zealand’s own Bargain Chemist would move into the old Farmers building

Key roles around the Invercargill City Council table have been filled, with Grant Dermody named to hold the title of Deputy Mayor. With final results from Elections 2025 now confirmed, the successful Council candidates are set to be officially sworn-in on 4 November, at its inaugural meeting, the incoming Council

State of Emergency Declared Across Southland By MinisterThis is an official message from Emergency Management Southland Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery, Mark Mitchell, has today declared a local state of emergency for the Southland region to assist in the recovery to the severe wind event. This follows advice from

A powerful weather system is forecast to bring significant disruption to southern parts of New Zealand on Thursday. MetService has issued multiple Orange Warnings for heavy rain and severe gales, urging residents in Fiordland, Southland, Clutha and Stewart Island to prepare for hazardous conditions. An active front tied to a

Crews Working 24/7 Restoring Power, Roads, Parks ClosedSt John Stay safe, stay connected: Mobile phone tips during severe weather If mobile networks go down, you may still be able to reach emergency services but it’s important to know your options. Dial 111 as usual first. Even if your

Farmer-shareholders of meat processor Alliance Group have voted to approve a major new partnership with Irish red meat company Dawn Meats. The $270 million joint venture will see Dawn Meats acquire a 65 percent share of the co-operative, with the remaining 35 percent staying under farmer control. Voting closed on

The Southland region is set to benefit from a major funding boost for flood protection, with the Government confirming nearly $15 million to support two key infrastructure upgrades. Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds welcomed the move, calling it “a positive step in future-proofing this province and its people”. The funding, delivered

Bit of rain and a few gales overnight. Donovan Park Closed Following Fallen Tree The Invercargill City Council announced on Friday evening that Donovan Park has been closed until further notice after a large fallen tree blocked the main access way. Both the Bainfield Road and McIvor Road entrances are