Mike Sanford

Environment Southland’s latest monitoring has found more locations with elevated levels of toxic algae. The latest locations are the Waikaia River at Waikaia, the Mataura River at Mataura Island Bridge and the Whitestone River downstream from Manapouri-Hillside. River users and animals should avoid

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield will update media at 11am today. Read about Red Traffic Light here  More Here The nine cases in Nelson yesterday have been confirmed as the Omicron variant, Ardern said. Another household member has since tested positi

Southland artist Trudy Burdon is excited to be working alongside ILT. ILT has commissioned Trudy to provide prints of her work for 68 rooms in ILT’s new landmark hotel, The Langlands, which is scheduled for completion in 2022. “As a born and bred Southlander, it’s a fantastic feeling to be involved

The Invercargill Bluff trail opens up a whole new way to experience a special part of the Southland region featuring fantastic scenery and history. The trail – completed in October 2021 – is a new addition to Southland’s recreational trail network and is part of the 3000km Te Araroa Trail that stret

Eight lucky Lotto players around the country will be enjoying a boost to their bank account after each winning $125,000 with Lotto First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw. The winning First Division tickets were sold at the following stores: Store  Location  MyLotto Whangarei My Pharmacy Papamoa

The Bluff Oyster & Food Festival will not be held in 2022. The festival organising committee met recently to discuss this year’s event amid the threat of Covid outbreaks and subsequent possible rapid changes to the traffic light settings and voted unanimously to cancel this year’s Festival which was

The team from Highways South advise that the Tay Street upgrade between Mary Street to Jackson Street, currently underway and originally planned to be completed on Friday 21st January. This has been extended to Wednesday the 26th January. Emergency services and residents will have access if required

Environment Southland’s latest monitoring has found high levels of toxic algae at the Aparima River at Otautau. There are already three other active toxic algae warnings in the region; the Waikaia River at Mahers Beach, the Hamilton Burn at Affleck Road and the Waiau River near Excelsior Creek. This