Mike Sanford

Gale northwest to southwest winds for parts of southern and central New Zealand today A deep low just south of Fiordland is moving slowly eastwards today and its associated cold front moves northeast over the country. This low pressure system is expected to bring gale northwest to southwest winds to

Awarua Synergy has grown into a significant employer — as part of a growing insulation industry offering young Southlanders a new trade-based career path. As they mark their 15th anniversary this month (November), the team at the Invercargill- based hapu/marae-owned enterprise are reflecting on the

Police were called to the intersection of Conon Street and Tweed Street. When a man had been seriously injured following an assault. The man has been taken to hospital and Police have traffic management in place. Police are currently making area enquiries to locate the offender.

A hearing to consider the Gore District Council’s proposal to build a bridge across the Mataura River, just upstream of the existing traffic bridge, will be held next month. The hearing will be held on Wednesday 16 December in the temporary Council chambers. It will continue the next day if required

Whether you’re a boatie, a business owner, or simply keen on having a chat about the future of the water ski area at Sandy Point, you’re invited to a public meeting to discuss future options for the area. Interim Parks and Recreation Manager Michele Frey said the meeting was being called to understa

A front is expected to continue to move northeast over central and northern New Zealand tonight and on Wednesday. The front is forecast to bring a period of heavy rain to Buller and the Tararua Range, where heavy rain watches remain in force. In addition, strong wind warning for Southland and Clutha

The votes are in and the result is conclusive – the kākāpō has won bird of the year for an unprecedented second time. The victory is despite a desperate attempt to steal the election by the shadowy forces of the little spotted kiwi lobby. Throughout the two-week voting period, the antipodean albatro

A Game Animal Council funded study has established it is possible to contain male tahr on private land providing additional hunting opportunities and potentially reducing conflict between guided and recreational tahr hunters. Most tahr hunting, both recreational and commercial, currently takes place