Mike Sanford

I’m deeply concerned about the future of the Southern Institute of Technology as the Government’s mega merger structure falters. I am devastated that these so-called reforms have left the sector in a far worse position than when the Education Minister began his doomed restructuring plan three years

Emergency services are responding to a crash on Gore Street Bluff involving a vehicle and two pedestrians. Police were alerted to the crash just after 1:30pm. Initial indications suggest there are serious injuries. Traffic management will be in place while emergency services attend the scene. Motori

Four days of non-stop gymnastics has ended in Invercargill on Saturday. In aerobics, rhythmic, mens’ and women’s artistic, and trampoline gymnastics, forty-three prize givings have seen more than 1,500 medals awarded across 230-odd events within the championships. Though amongst all those medals, wa

A successful joint operation by NZ Police and Customs has resulted in the seizure of a significant quantity of methamphetamine and an arrest for importation. Half-a-kilogram of methamphetamine was concealed within a box of Lego from the USA and intercepted by Customs at the border with an estimated

Get ready to dust off the retro threads and transport yourself to a golden age in Kiwi motorsport: the George Begg Festival is returning to Invercargill. The inaugural event was held in February 2020; following a brief pandemic-induced hiatus, it is set to return to the south from 30 March – 2 April

Invercargill Police are appealing for the public’s help to find out who was responsible for stealing from a local charitable organisation. At about 6pm on Sunday, 17 July, Police were alerted to a vehicle fire at Sandy Point past the Te Ara Oue Track. The fire-damaged red Nissan ‘Caravan’ van had pr

City councillor Darren Ludlow has confirmed his intention to contest the Invercargill mayoralty. The local government elections in October will see Ludlow make a second bid for the mayoralty, a role for which his experience and inclusive philosophy make him a worthy candidate. “The past three years

Following the huge success of the Toyota 86 Championship in 2022, the dates for the 10th anniversary 2023 season have now been confirmed. Its big birthday season promises to be better than ever before for the most popular one make racing series in New Zealand. The biggest field ever is expected to b