Mike Sanford

Incumbent Gore District Mayor Ben Bell has been returned for a second term by a resounding majority over his sole opponent, Gore businesswoman Nicky Davis. Bell captured 2,917 of the votes cast, as of yesterday (Friday), compared to 1,270 for Davis. Today’s progress results see three new

Progress results in for Invercargill City Council Progress results have confirmed the first members of Invercargill City Council, with polls in this year’s local body elections now officially closed. Polls throughout New Zealand closed at midday on Saturday, 11 October. Progress results delivered to Invercargill City Council at 1

Thirteen Lotto players across New Zealand are celebrating a midweek boost after each winning $20,210 with Lotto Second Division in Wednesday night’s live draw. Among the winners was a player from Southland who bought their ticket through the MyLotto app. In addition to those wins, one lucky Hamilton

Police investigating the death of a 36-year-old man in North Dunedin are calling on the public to help by providing any photos or videos that could assist with the ongoing homicide inquiry. The man was found dead at a property on Great King Street at around 2pm on Friday 3

"Police have located a body in the Manapouri area. A search was commenced on Monday evening for a man who had not returned after going hunting off Supply Bay Road near Lake Manapouri. Police were notified when the man failed to return at 2pm as intended. A body, believed

Southland-based company Awarua Synergy was a winner at the PROtrade United Industry Awards, held in Brisbane, Australia, at the weekend. Competing against a field of leading trade companies from across Australia and New Zealand, Awarua Synergy was nominated for three awards and took home the top honour for its outstanding

A 25-year-old man appeared in the Dunedin District Court today facing a murder charge after the death of another man in North Dunedin. Police Investigate Homicide After Dunedin DeathA homicide investigation is underway in North Dunedin after a 36-year-old man was found dead at a property on Great King Street

Environmental leaders of today and the future were celebrated at the 29th Environment Southland Community Awards in Invercargill on Friday evening. Winners ranging in ages from 11 to those in their 80s took top honours at the awards evening, which showcased the passion, innovation and dedication of Southlanders driving environmental