Mike Sanford

The Tiwai Point aluminium smelter wants to keep operating past its previously signalled closure date in 2024. In a statement issued by the smelter’s majority owner, Rio Tinto, it said it believed there was a long-term future for the Bluff operation. “With a global strategy focused on decarbonisation

Community views are being sought on Southland District Council’s proposal to increase the Stewart Island/Rakiura visitor levy from the current $5 per visitor to $15. The Empowering Act adopted by Parliament in 2012 enables Council to set and collect levies from passengers travelling to Stewart Islan

Fonterra Co-operative Limited today lifted its 2021/22 forecast Farmgate Milk Price range to NZ$9.30 – $9.90 per kgMS, up from NZ$8.90 – $9.50 per kgMS. This increases the midpoint of the range, which farmers are paid off, by 40 cents to NZ$9.60 per kgMS. Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell says the lift in

Explainer – The government has announced the country is moving to phase three – but what does that mean? RNZ is here to clear it all up. Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins and Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield this afternoon announced New Zealand would move to phase three from midni

The government’s Covid-19 support payments have never been about helping businesses make money, but instead helping those doing it tough to meet costs, Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson says. Targeted payments to businesses struggling in the red traffic light, an interest-free extension to small

SBS Bank Academy Southland is taking applications for the next intake of future inspiring Southlanders. The talent development academy provides a two-year programme supporting athletes in areas including strength and conditioning, mental skills, nutrition and athlete life.” Academy Southland coordin

Southland Police executed a search warrant on Tuesday morning at an Invercargill address in relation to three school burglaries, which happened on 2 January 2022. The burglaries occurred at Rimu, Woodlands and Wyndham Primary Schools, where cash and electronic items were stolen. As a result of Tuesd

Alex Field, 28, has once again secured himself a spot at the FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final. Alex, a Farm Manager near Mossburn, was announced as the winner of the Otago Southland FMG Young Farmer of the Year on Saturday night after a full day of challenges. Fencing Contractor Isaac Johnst