Mike Sanford

UPDATE: Fire and Emergency is attending a fire at the Old Paper Mill in Mataura. Crews were called at about twenty 1.40 this afternoon. More than 30 firefighters are in attendance. There is currently no danger of the fire getting near where the ouvea premix is stored. The fire is on the floor undern

Minister of Health Chris Hipkins and Deputy Director-General of Health Robyn Shearer are giving an upate on the latest on Covid-19. Watch the 1pm briefing: Live update https://youtu.be/4LUs4gCclqk

Severe gale west to northwest winds, heavy rain and heavy snow for parts of central and southern New Zealand An active front, preceded by strong west to northwest flow and followed by a cold southerly change, is forecast to move north across southern and central New Zealand overnight tonight(Monday)

The results for the year ending 30 June 2020 for South Port New Zealand Limited (South Port) were pleasing but also reflect the unavoidable effects of the nationwide Alert Level 4 lockdown, including some unexpected offsets. Trade volumes were impacted by a softening of international commodity marke

The National Party has pledged it will keep the Tiwai Point Aluminium Smelter running for at least five more years if elected in October. The clock is already ticking down to the closure of the smelter near Bluff after owner Rio Tinto announces plans to close Rio Tinto released plans to shut it next

Pressure is mounting on Green Party co-leader James Shaw to pull his support for $11.7 million of taxpayers’ money being handed to the privately-owned Taranaki Green School. It’s not just principals, unions and the Opposition who are furious – his own party candidates and former MPs are ordering him

Hamish Keast claimed the prestigious Geo W Wilson and Sons Limited Gore to WaikiwiClassic title on Saturday. The event was run in challenging conditions, with a ferocious westerly making it a tough day out for the riders. The event is one of the oldest classics on the Cycling Southland calendar and,

In the year 1983, we saw many firsts; Michael Jackson’s first moonwalk, Sally Ride becoming the first woman in space to the release of Madonna’s “Lucky Star.” The early 80s were starting to take shape. Join Weird History’s Timeline as we dive into some 1983 nostalgia as we explore the hit songs, pop