Mike Sanford

It was a night to remember for Lotto NZ and players across the country as the historic $55 million Must Be Won Powerball draw delivered life-changing wins to three lucky ticket holders. Each of the three winners matched all six Lotto numbers along with the winning Powerball number, splitting the

Great South has received national acclaim for its work on the Murihiku Southland Aquaculture Pathway, taking home a Highly Commended award at the Economic Development New Zealand (EDNZ) Best Practice Awards. The award was presented in the Excellence in Sector and Cluster Development category, recognising successful initiatives that drive innovation,

Record Powerball Win Shared By Three Players, Invers Gets Second DivisionIt was a night to remember for Lotto NZ and players across the country as the historic $55 million Must Be Won Powerball draw delivered life-changing wins to three lucky ticket holders. Each of the three winners matched all six

If you're still tidying up after the recent storm, you’ll be able to get rid of your green waste and scrap metal for free this weekend in Invercargill. To access the green waste drop-off, you must enter from the south end of Bond Street via Bluff Highway/

Multiple fire crews responded to the scene, working throughout the night to control the blaze. By just after 1am on Wednesday morning, the fire had been contained. However, it continued to burn and remained out of control during the day. The fire is estimated to have covered around five hectares.

Hospice Southland has announced the appointment of Pete Thompson as its new Chief Executive, with his leadership beginning in January 2026. Thompson steps into the role with over two decades of leadership experience, having held senior positions in both local government and the not-for-profit sector. His past roles include Executive

Four new members have been appointed to the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) Board, Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds announced. “I am pleased to appoint and welcome Emeritus Professor Sally Davenport MNZM, Dr Uluomato'otua (Ulu) Saulaulu Aiono ONZM, Mr Simon Flood and Mr Michael (Mike) Chapman as new members

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging residents in Southland to take extra care when burning storm debris, after a series of hedge fires over the past ten days. These incidents have raised concerns about avoidable fire outbreaks during a time when the region is still recovering from late October’