Mike Sanford

Todd Muller has resigned as the National Party leader. In a statement Muller said he had taken time over the weekend to reflect on his experience over the last several weeks as leader of the opposition. “It has become clear to me that I am not the best person to be Leader of the Opposition […]

Low methane appears to be a breedable trait that does not affect economic value in sheep, and could lead to a cumulative 1 percent reduction in emissions each year, farmers have been told. AgResearch scientist Suzanne Rowe told a webinar organised by the New Zealand Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Resea

Southbound lane is closed – Serious crash on Queens Drive in Waikiwi, Invercargill The crash involving a vehicle and a cyclist was reported around 5pm. Early reports indicate one person has sustained serious injuries. The southbound lane is closed and diversion is in place. Motorists are advised to

Sometimes I think I’ve woken up and found myself transported into the movie Groundhog Day. The years and the decades roll by, and as they do, new generations of young journalists are hatched and raised, until they are big enough to crane their heads above the edge of the nest, seeing for the first t

The Southland Mayoral Forum is focusing on ensuring Southland communities have a strong, vibrant future no matter what the next 14 months may bring. This follows yesterday’s announcement by Rio Tinto that it plans to close the Tiwai Aluminium Smelter in August 2021. Mayoral forum chair Gore District

Southland industries are warning new jobs for smelter workers affected by their employer closing shop won’t be available overnight. One of the region’s major employers the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter is closing – 1000 people will lose their jobs, and a further 1600 workers in the supply chains wil

Health Minister Chris Hipkins is updating the media on the government’s Covid-19 response, after it was confirmed today that a third person had escaped a managed isolation facility. It was confirmed at midday today that a 50-year-old man has been arrested after he cut through fence ties in a 1.8 met

The government is providing an update on its response to the Covid-19 epidemic and the management of isolation facilities for people returning to the country. Watch the update here at 12.30pm: The government is looking at tightening security and bringing in police guards after a 32-year-old man who