Mike Sanford

* State Highway 1 in Southland is closed after a crash near Longbush this evening * Traffic is being redirected via a detour through Grove Bush and Kennington Roslyn Bush roads * Both northbound and southbound drivers are advised to follow the signposted alternative route UPDATE: Now Open! A section of State Highway

• Severe winds brought down trees and cut power in parts of Invercargill overnight • Residents are advised to secure outdoor items and drive cautiously due to ongoing gusts • Conditions expected to ease this evening, with calmer weather returning on Sunday Severe winds have battered Invercargill and wider Southland, causing power cuts,

Southland is set to enjoy a major tourism boost, with Government funding helping to bring more exciting and diverse events to the region. As part of a $2.6 million investment into regional events nationwide, Great South has been awarded $93,000 for five standout events. Tourism and Hospitality Minister

Fonterra has posted a strong performance in its third-quarter update, with normalised profit after tax reaching $1,158 million. This marks an increase of $119 million compared to the same time last year. As a result of this performance, the co-operative has narrowed its full-year forecast earnings range to 65-75

The Rotary Club of Invercargill will mark its 44th Book Sale over King’s Birthday weekend in 2025, continuing a long-standing tradition that has helped raise more than $1 million for local causes. This year’s sale will be held once again at the Scottish Hall, making it the second

* Cabinet has agreed to scrap all hairdressing regulations introduced under the 1980 Health Act * Industry rules like banning refreshments and dogs in salons will no longer apply from July * Government expects the changes will save the hair and barbering sector about $1 million annually Separate hairdressing regulations dating back to

Southland Federated Farmers president Jason Herrick has thrown his full support behind a proposal to merge Southland’s four existing councils into two unitary authorities. “It’s high time for rural Southlanders to have a system that puts their needs first. “We’re 100% behind this idea of having two

Six new homes will provide warm and dry housing for vulnerable elderly residents Council continues housing improvement plan with focus on sustainability and accessibility Construction follows community support and $7.7 million funding for future housing upgrades A new stage of Invercargill City Council’s Housing Innovation Project is now