Mike Sanford

A young New Zealand sea lion pup has been killed after being struck by a vehicle on a Catlins coastal road, prompting the Department of Conservation to urge drivers to watch for marine mammals. The five-month-old male sea lion was found dead on Hinahina Road near the Catlins Boating Club

A company's plans to set up floating saunas on a small Te Anau lake have been rejected by Southland District Council after strong community opposition. Floating Sauna Ltd had applied for a licence to place two saunas and a changing room on a floating pontoon at Lake Henry,

First-time race goers are being invited to experience harness racing at Ascot Park with a new initiative designed to make the sport more accessible. Firsties is landing in Invercargill this Sunday, offering newcomers and casual fans a relaxed introduction to the trots with no pressure to know the ins and

Environment Southland has detected toxic algae in the Upukerora River at Te Anau Milford Highway, prompting a health warning for water users. The regional council's monitoring team discovered the harmful algae during routine observations. Officials warn that similar algae growth may be occurring in other waterways across Southland.

Six people are facing drugs charges after Southland Police concluded Operation Mud Dog this week, targeting the supply and distribution of illicit drugs across the district. Police executed four drug-related search warrants at addresses across Southland earlier this week, resulting in charges against six people for various drug supply offences.

An Invercargill Lotto player was among 16 lucky winners who each scooped $15,528 in Second Division during Wednesday night's live draw. The local winner purchased their ticket through the MyLotto app, sharing the prize pool with 15 other players from across the country. Meanwhile, two players struck

Six new elderly housing units on Miller Street have officially opened, adding to Invercargill's housing stock as demand continues to outstrip supply. Invercargill City Council celebrated completion of the $2.8 million project on Friday with an opening ceremony attended by elected members, contractors, local representatives and council

Invercargill City Council has announced the winners of its Wee Delights competition after receiving hundreds of project suggestions from locals eager to improve their community. The competition, designed to encourage early engagement with Council's Long-term Plan 2027-2037, asked Invercargill and Bluff residents to submit ideas for small projects