Mike Sanford

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

Active Southland is excited to unveil a reimagined free version of the Surf to City next month. With Covid restrictions ruling out a traditional mass participation event, Southlanders are being encouraged to do the Surf to City course ‘your way’,’ Active Southland chief executive Brendon McDermott s

Fonterra has agreed a strategic partnership with New Zealand’s Exchange (NZX) and the European Energy Exchange (EEX) to each take ownership stakes in Global Dairy Trade (GDT) alongside the Co-op. Subject to the approval of Boards, clearance from European or any other relevant competition law authori

Southland Charity Hospital, but it is already offering colonoscopies, and organisers hope to have its doors open by mid-2022. The project is the brainchild of the late cancer care advocate Blair Vining and his wife Melissa. Vining, a 39-year-old Southland farmer, was best known for using his final m