Mike Sanford

Two young cyclists have led New Zealand UCI Continental team Mito-Q NZ Cycling Project to success on one of America’s leading road stage races in central Arkansas. Southland’s Josh Burnett, 21 and Wellington’s George Jackson, 22 have each won key categories in the 45th edition of the Joe Martin Stag

Following on from the runaway success of the inaugural event in 2021, The Pure South Famous Young Chefs Luncheon returned to Southern Institute of Technology recently; Southland’s finest produce was prepared and presented to perfection by the next generation of budding talent, under the guidance of

Four people were charged, 21 cars ordered off the road, and three vehicles impounded following an operation in Invercargill targeting anti-social driving behaviours and unsafe modified vehicles. “There had been a noticeable increase in the number of young drivers with modified vehicles engaging in a

A new collaboration between Telford, Southern Institute of Technology’s agricultural campus, and Southland dairy farmer, Tangaroa Walker, the creator of Farm 4 Life, intends to provide dairy farm workers nationwide with the opportunity to gain a recognised qualification while they work. Mr Walker ha

The results are in with 94-96 votes cast in our online poll, due to us wanting to try to stop poll manipulation by allowing signing into vote via Google, Facebook & Twitter this put some people off voting.  Some iPhone users may have got an error. From the poll Ian Pottinger is winner, with Nobby […

Strong and gusty southwesterly winds continue to affect New Zealand today and Sunday. Strong Wind Watches remain in force for parts of the country, and a Strong Wind Warning is now in force for Clutha, Southland and Stewart Island. People are advised to keep up to date with the latest forecasts in c

Fonterra expands on-farm trials of methane reducing Asparagopsis seaweed, as part of the Fonterra’s commitment to helping solve the methane challenge. In partnership with Australian company Sea Forest, Fonterra is looking at the potential Asparagopsis seaweed has in reducing methane in a grass-fed f

There’s a lot of spending flying around in Budget 2022 – here’s the main expenses in an easy-to-read list. Cost of living: $1b package: $814m for a $350 per person cost-of-living payment for individuals earning under $70k, equating to $27 a week per person over three months from 1 August for about 2