Mike Sanford

Bannerman Park in Gore is set to become home to some of the rarest species of rhododendron in the world. Pukieti Rhododendron Trust collection and projects officer Andrew Brooker was in Gore today to oversee the arrival of 40 species of rare and endangered rhododendrons, ranging from small shrubs to

Police mobile safe speed camera vehicle operator assaulted – Police seek witnesses” Invercargill Police are investigating a serious assault on a Police mobile safe speed camera vehicle operator just before 8.20pm on Friday night. Immediately prior to the assault, the camera operator was sitting in t

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Groundwater tests from the Colac Bay/Ōraka area where there is a closed landfill have not raised any major concerns. Southland District Council organised the testing for the land, which is owned by the Oraka Aparima runanga, as part of work being done to investigate old landfills throughout the dist

The Southern District Health Board (SDHB) today unveils an aspirational site masterplan, Te Whakaari, that sets out a vision for the development of a world-leading Health and Education Precinct in central Dunedin. Chief Executive Chris Fleming says the SDHB has worked with local rūnaka, tertiary ins

The Stead Street Stopbank Upgrade will mark a project milestone next week as the road reopens to two lanes. It was hoped the road could be reopened to two lanes at the end of April but the impact of Covid-19 on the crews working on site has meant a delay on the reopening date. Invercargill […]

Southland Police are asking for the public’s help after an assault in the Eastern Southland area on Wednesday, which left two men seriously injured. Police were notified of the incident after the men presented to Gore hospital about 6pm. They remain in hospital in a serious condition. Initial enquir

Invercargill Police investigating the death of Chad Parekura on Don Street last week are asking those in the Richmond area to please check their properties. Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Baird says it is thought an item of interest may have been disposed of in this area. “Specifically, we’re hoping