Mike Sanford

The latest QV House Price Index shows average home values across New Zealand dipped by 0.5% over the three months to the end of July, with the national average now $909,671. Values remain almost unchanged compared to the same time last year, and the nationwide average value is

Electronics retailer JB Hi-Fi has lifted New Zealand sales by 20.8% to NZD 396 million in the 2024 financial year, narrowing its loss before tax to NZD 0.2 million. JB Hi-Fi now operates 23 stores nationwide, including the JB Hi-Fi inside Invercargill Central, which celebrated its first birthday

* Dawn Meats plans to acquire 65 percent of Alliance Group shares for NZ$250 million. * Proposed deal aims to strengthen finances, fund growth and deliver returns to farmer shareholders. * Partnership would create strong global market presence combining beef and lamb expertise. Alliance Group has announced that shareholders will soon vote

In this episode of 90 Seconds+ Mayor Nobby Clark speaks candidly about the upcoming election, council achievements, and controversial issues—from the clock tower budget to abuse of mobility subsidies. Don’t miss this no-nonsense update from Southland’s civic frontlines. Also worth a watch: Nobby Clark On Challenges In

* Lotto Second Division wins brought celebrations for players in Invercargill and across the country. * MyLotto app sales contributed to multiple wins, including significant Invercargill prizes on separate draws. * Rotorua player secured extra Powerball Second Division prize, increasing their total winnings substantially. Invercargill Lotto players have enjoyed a streak of good

* Invercargill Airport celebrated the opening of CAA’s permanent AvSec office for long-term jet operations. * The modern base strengthens Southland’s role in New Zealand’s growing national aviation network. * Local leaders say the development signals strong confidence in the region’s future connectivity and growth. Invercargill Airport has officially

More community hubs, warmer homes and greener programmes are on the way after Rio Tinto New Zealand Aluminium Smelter and Ngāi Tahu awarded $500,000 to ten Southland projects in the third Community Development Fund round. The partnership between the smelter and iwi, signed in 2022, centres on remediation, energy

* Over one hundred leg hold traps were removed by Parks staff yesterday. * Council urges public to report any traps rather than touching or moving them. * Alternative pest control methods are in place to protect pets and community safety. The Invercargill City Council has raised concerns after more than one hundred