Mike Sanford

Update: 4:50Pm This is an official message from the Civil Defence Controller Angus McKay. Some roads are closed and residential properties have been affected by the flooding around Southland today.  Properties in Grant  Road, Otatara, have had their garages flooded and one has had water inside. Howe

A Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) environmental research project on microplastics in Invercargill waterways has been recognised nationally for its potential to be rolled out across the country, and in the process, standardising the methods of data collection to quantify microplastic pollution

A strong and unsettled west to northwest flow persists across southern and central New Zealand, bringing periods of rain to Fiordland. Warnings and Watches remain in force. People are advised to stay up to date with the latest forecasts and warnings. Strong Wind Warning Strong wind gusts could damag

Power Play – Last night’s Newshub debate felt more like a “pub quiz” at times for Jacinda Ardern, but she stood her ground against Judith Collins making for a more lively affair. The interaction was much more dynamic than last week’s. Ardern was more assertive, more willing to challenge her opponent

There is renewed hope Mataura may finally be freed of the burden of more than 10,000 tonnes of potentially toxic waste. Court action taken by the Environmental Defence Society against the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter’s owners has those in the Southland town finally feeling optimistic. The so-called

The Minister of Agriculture has unveiled policy that would allow some live cattle exports to be permitted from late next month. But it would only partially reverse a ban imposed after the Gulf Livestock 1 sank in a storm in the East China Sea. Its implementation would be dependent on the outcome of

There are 12 new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand today, all in managed isolation. Director of Public Health Dr Caroline McElnay says all the new cases have been transferred to a dedicated quarantine facility. There are no new cases in the community. Dr McElnay says 10 of the cases came from India o

Power company Meridian Energy offered the owners of the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter savings of close to a quarter of a billion dollars to keep operating for another four years. The company’s annual meeting has been told Meridian offered Rio Tinto a package of changes to their supply contract, whic