Mike Sanford

Landcorp has launched a new livestock equity partnership opportunity, designed to support equity-building pathways for farm operators and strengthen the future of farming in New Zealand, State Owned Enterprises Minister Simeon Brown says. “This is a welcomed initiative that directly supports the Government’s priorities to strengthen rural employment, improve

* Invercargill Airport will carry out a large emergency response exercise involving multiple agencies. * Volunteers will help simulate a real-life emergency to test communication and coordination systems. * Public may see emergency vehicles, but there is no actual emergency or cause for concern. Invercargill Airport will be carrying out a major emergency

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen officially opened its doors in Invercargill today, bringing its world-famous fried chicken to Southlanders for the very first time. Located on Dee Street, the new restaurant is the brand’s 10th store in New Zealand and marks its debut in the South Island. Popeyes is renowned globally

Planned roadworks across Southland this week may cause delays for motorists, with both night works and daytime operations scheduled across multiple locations, including the Powernet work. Invercargill drivers can expect intersection maintenance from Sunday to Thursday evenings between 6pm and 4am. While most of the work will be carried out

• Helicopter work started in August and could take until the end of September • PowerNet crews are being supported by two expert teams to complete the line efficiently • The new line aims to boost electricity supply and reduce reliance on coal over time PowerNet is making steady progress on its Awarua

* New rules will allow both adults on a family licence to fish independently and vote * Change removes outdated restrictions that limited women's full participation in freshwater fishing * Licence fees will remain the same for the next season despite these significant updates Fish & Game New Zealand’s family

UPDATE: Road now open. A serious crash involving two vehicles has closed State Highway 1 between Law Road and Riverside Road near Allanton, Otago. Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 1:30pm today. Detour route: Southbound traffic use State Highway 1, turn right onto Riccarton Road East

Southland’s role in the global space industry is set to expand with a major Government loan announced by Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson. “Southland’s Space Operations New Zealand Limited will receive a loan of up to $2.25 million from the fund as part of a $4.