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

The Minister for Tertiary Education and Skills has warned of more job losses as the government continues to reform Te Pūkenga, the country’s tertiary education network. Penny Simmonds stated that “pain” was inevitable in the sector, with further cuts expected as institutes either stand alone or join

* 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