Mike Sanford

Police can confirm two people have died following a serious crash in Isla Bank, Southland. The two-car crash was reported to emergency services around 8.40am at the intersection of Fairfax–Isla Bank Road and Isla Bank–Flints Bush Road. “Despite emergency services best efforts, two people sadly died at

A new community event is bringing a touch of rural charm to Riversdale, as the town prepares to host its first maize maze fundraiser this summer. The Riversdale Maize Maze, set on a working farm owned by McClintock Farming Ltd and McClintock Contracting Ltd, will open for three special dates

Work to bring the stories of Southland to life at Te Unua Museum of Southland has entered a major new stage, with the project now moving into the production and build phase of the museum experience fit-out. Museum of Southland Team Leader Experience David Dudfield said the current stage of

11.25am – SH1 reopens after South Otago crash. State Highway 1/Milton Highway between the South Otago towns of Milton and Balclutha has reopened after a crash this morning. People are asked to travel with care in the area. Milton Highway, part of State Highway 1 through the South Otago

A routine morning at a op shop turned into an unexpected police incident after a volunteer worker discovered drugs and cash inside a donated bag. The worker noticed a bag sitting outside the front door of the store. Bags left at the entrance are a common sight, as members of

Despite steady rain across Southland, thousands of people gathered on Sunday for the annual Wensley’s Cycles Surf to City, once again turning the popular community event into a celebration of movement and connection. Participants of all ages and abilities made their way along the course from Oreti Beach and

Eleven lucky Lotto players will be celebrating after each winning $26,312 with Lotto Second Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw. The winning tickets were sold across the country, including one purchased in Invercargill at Pak N Save Invercargill. It has also been a lucky week for Invercargill Lotto

Six Southern Institute of Technology Bachelor of Nursing students ended 2025 with welcome news after becoming the first SIT students selected for the Southern Cross Nursing Scholarship Programme. The scholarships are part of a new partnership between the SIT School of Nursing and Southern Cross Health Trust. The collaboration began