Mike Sanford

Old Invercargill and Whats On Invers wanted to get behind the glorious history of our region with a new video series. Each episode, “Old Invercargill” will feature a new icon of yesteryear, highlighting the beauty of Southland. Southland Museum & Art Gallery Our mysterious white pyramid sits at the

Fonterra has posted another solid year of financial performance, releasing its full-year FY25 results with $26 billion in revenue and record cash returns to shareholders of $16.2 billion. Operating profit rose by 13% to $1.73 billion, while profit after tax sat at $1.08 billion—down 4% due

Six members of the Mongrel Mob have been sentenced for their roles in a wave of violent offending that shook Southland in 2022. The High Court in Christchurch handed down prison sentences ranging from three years and four months to six years. Police say the sentencing marks a strong stand

Southland’s leading businesses were honoured at the 2025 Datagrid Southland Business Excellence Awards, held on Friday 19th September at a sold-out gala at Ascot Park Hotel. More than 400 business leaders, sponsors, and supporters attended the event to celebrate innovation, leadership, and performance across the region’s commercial landscape.

* Government confirms construction contract for Dunedin’s new inpatient hospital building has been signed * $1.88 billion rebuild will bring over 900 full-time construction jobs and boost the local economy * Hospital expected to open in 2031 with outpatient building operational by late 2026 The rebuild of Dunedin Hospital has taken

A series of road closures and water shutdowns are scheduled across the Southland region this week, with works affecting several towns and highways. An emergency road closure has been put in place outside 88 Birchwood Road. From Tuesday 16 September until Friday 17 October, the section of road will be

Invercargill’s Queens Park now has a new attraction for locals and visitors, with the recent installation of a giant outdoor chess set beside the Cheeky Llama Café. Completed this week by the Invercargill City Council’s Parks and Recreation team, the life-sized board is already proving popular. On the

Bluff Highway has reopened this afternoon following a fatal two-car crash that took place early this morning. Emergency services responded just after 6am to the crash at the intersection of State Highway 1 and Kew Road. Tragically, one person died at the scene. Police confirmed there were no other injuries.