Mike Sanford

The Southland Sharks have scored a major coup just over a week out from the start of the New Zealand National Basketball League, signing one of Australasia’s brightest prospects, Mojave King for the 2022 season. The 19-year-old 1.95-metre shooting guard is currently in the final week of the regular

It is with great sadness that we share the news Great South Chief Executive Graham Budd has died from a suspected heart attack. This news has come as a huge shock to the entire Great South team and of course our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with Graham’s family at this time. Graham made a

New Zealand’s Aluminium Smelter (NZAS) has today released the findings of its Preliminary Closure Study, outlining for the Southland community the detailed work that will take place to remediate the site as part of any future closure. NZAS Chief Executive and General Manager Chris Blenkiron commente

Severe gale west to southwesterlies possible for coastal parts of Southland and Otago today. Possible heavy rain for Northland from Sunday evening. A front is forecast to move north across the lower South Island this morning. Severe gale west to southwesterlies are possible behind the front along th

Queenstown Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed a fatal crash on Kingston Road (State Highway 6) last night. The crash involved two vehicles and was reported to emergency services at 6.10pm. One person died following the crash and a second person was airlifted to Christchurch Hospital

One person has died and one person has been critically injured in a crash on Kingston Road, Jacks Point, near Queenstown this evening. Police were advised of the crash, involving two cars, at 6.10pm. Emergency services remain at the scene and traffic management is in place. A serious incident has be

The Oraka Aparima Community Board is seeking feedback from residents and visitors to Riverton Aparima about their thoughts on the area, its green spaces and places. Riverton Aparima is experiencing growth and the board needs to understand how it can grow, while enhancing its existing open spaces and

The Water Shortage Direction put in place two weeks ago to halt irrigation in the region will expire tonight. Following a review today, Environment Southland will not extend this. The Direction was issued on 31 March. It was aimed at protecting the extremely low river and aquifer levels in Southland