Mike Sanford

Severe gale west to southwesterlies possible for coastal parts of Southland and Otago today. Possible heavy rain for Northland from Sunday evening. A front is forecast to move north across the lower South Island this morning. Severe gale west to southwesterlies are possible behind the front along th

Queenstown Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed a fatal crash on Kingston Road (State Highway 6) last night. The crash involved two vehicles and was reported to emergency services at 6.10pm. One person died following the crash and a second person was airlifted to Christchurch Hospital

One person has died and one person has been critically injured in a crash on Kingston Road, Jacks Point, near Queenstown this evening. Police were advised of the crash, involving two cars, at 6.10pm. Emergency services remain at the scene and traffic management is in place. A serious incident has be

The Oraka Aparima Community Board is seeking feedback from residents and visitors to Riverton Aparima about their thoughts on the area, its green spaces and places. Riverton Aparima is experiencing growth and the board needs to understand how it can grow, while enhancing its existing open spaces and

The Water Shortage Direction put in place two weeks ago to halt irrigation in the region will expire tonight. Following a review today, Environment Southland will not extend this. The Direction was issued on 31 March. It was aimed at protecting the extremely low river and aquifer levels in Southland

Invercargill City Council wants to hear the community’s views as its Annual Plan sees an adjustment from the Long-term Plan due to changes in the economic environment and new project work including City Streets Stage 2 and the Museum project. Consultation is now open on the Draft Annual Plan 2022/23

Environment Southland has begun consultation on a proposed plan change to the Regional Coastal Plan which will see temporary new measures put in place on commercial surface water activities in Fiordland. The increasing pressure these activities are having on the highly valued Ata Whenua Fiordland ar

The Southland Charity Hospital is thrilled to announce their latest fundraiser, the Mustang Prize Draw.  The prize draw started on Saturday the 26th of February and runs through to the 12th of May 2022.  Tickets for the draw are available online or as books of ten printed tickets. All funds raised f