Mike Sanford

* Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds supports farmers facing severe weather conditions in Southland. * Rainfall levels in some areas have exceeded 200 percent of the long-term September average. * Farmers struggle with ongoing wet weather, low lamb prices, and mental health challenges. Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds has voiced her support for Southland farmers

* The Southland Stags will face Manawatu in Palmerston North tomorrow night. * Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa will play his 15th game, earning his blazer. * Several key players are unavailable due to injuries, including Woody Kirkwood. The SBS Bank Southland Stags are ready to take on Manawatu tomorrow at the Central

* ACC proposes annual levy rises for motorists, employers, and workers over the next three years. * Rising injury numbers and rehabilitation costs are driving the proposed increases across major levy groups. * Changes include higher levies for motorbikes, ballet dancers, and high-risk sports, with discounts for safety measures. The Accident Compensation Corporation

* Twelve Lotto players win $21,202 each in Second Division, including one from Invercargill. * Invercargill's winning ticket was sold at Windsor Stationery & Lotto in tonight's draw. * Six First Division winners scoop $166,667 each; Powerball rolls over to $5 million. Twelve Lotto players, including one

* Two cultural events will be hosted by the Invercargill Malayalees Association this weekend. * A Mega Thiruvathira performance will showcase Kerala's traditional dance at Invercargill Central. * Both events promise to highlight Kerala’s cultural richness, spirit, and unity in Southland. Invercargill is set to come alive with the rhythm

* The Grrreat Invercargill Photo Competition showcased stunning local talent in four categories. * Parag Tambe won the Iconic category with a striking photo of Queens Park’s band rotunda. * Judges praised the competition’s celebration of Invercargill and Bluff's unique faces and landscapes. Invercargill’s up-and-coming photographers were celebrated

* Southern District Police are urging rural communities to report suspicious or unusual activity. * Detective Senior Sergeant Gregory Baird stresses the importance of acting on instinct and reporting. * Simple security measures, such as locking gates and sheds, can help deter potential thieves. Southern District Police are calling on rural residents to

* Telford introduces a flexible animal healthcare qualification starting in February 2025. * The new programme offers students entry into rural vet technician roles across the country. * Students gain hands-on experience with large animals through local farming and veterinary partnerships. Southern Institute of Technology’s Telford Campus has revamped its core animal