Mike Sanford

A 45-year-old man is facing a number of charges in relation to an incident in Invercargill on Saturday 19 March. The man, who remains in hospital in a stable condition after being shot by Police, appeared in Invercargill District Court by audio-visual link yesterday. He is charged with assault with

Fire and Emergency is in attendance at an ammonia leak at a the Alliance Lorneville meat plant on Crowe Road, just out of Invercargill. There are five crews and a command unit at the scene. District Manager Julian Tohiariki asks people in the immediate area to please stay inside and keep all windows

Police investigating the incident in Invercargill on Saturday which led to a man being shot by Police are asking for witnesses to come forward. Police had been attempting to locate the man at his rural Invercargill address in relation to an alleged family harm incident when he fled. He then confront

All Black and Highlander Ethan de Groot has recommitted to the SBS Bank Southland Stags in 2022. The 23-year-old 135 kg loosehead prop with his roots in Gore and Invercargill is currently in the midst of the Super Rugby Pacific with the Highlanders based in Dunedin. With 17 games for Southland over

About 9:15am yesterday (Saturday 19th March)  Police received a report relating to an alleged family harm incident at a rural address west of Invercargill. Police attended, however neither offender or victim was present. Police began making attempts to locate both people reportedly involved in the i

State Highway 1 at Dacre, near Invercargill, has reopened following an examination of the scene where a man was shot by Police yesterday. Motorists are thanked for their patience and understanding while the highway was closed. Related:  Dacre Incident, A Man In Serious Condition After Being Shot By

Update: 9:30pm Saturday 19th March: SH1 Dacre will remain CLOSED overnight between the intersections of SH98 & Kerr Rd on SH1. Northbound traffic detour via Grove Bush-Woodlands Rd & SH98, reverse for southbound. The next update will be provided by Sun 20 Mar. Officers were seeking the man in relati

Update: 9:30pm Saturday 19th March: SH1 Dacre will remain CLOSED overnight between the intersections of SH98 & Kerr Rd on SH1. Northbound traffic detour via Grove Bush-Woodlands Rd & SH98, reverse for southbound. The next update will be provided by Sun 20 Mar. SH1 DACRE, SOUTHLAND – INCIDENT – 12:25