Mike Sanford

Build it and they will come…. the Southland Charity Hospital is calling on all tradespeople in the area to help turn its vision into a reality. An information evening will be held tomorrow night (Wednesday, August 26), for tradies to be involved in helping get the hospital project off the ground. Th

Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield and Minister of Health Chris Hipkins are providing an update on Covid-19. Latest from live update: There are seven new confirmed cases of Covid-19 all of which are related to the Auckland cluster. Two are linked to a church and two are household contacts.

Today members of the Regional Leadership Group advocating for Southland’s community met with Finance Minister Grant Robertson and Minister for Energy and Resources Megan Woods to discuss the for shadowed closure of the New Zealand Aluminum Smelter at Tiwai Point. Gore District Mayor, Tracy Hicks, sa

The Invercargill City Council will appoint an independent advisor to guide the Council as it seeks to improve relationships and strengthen governance ahead of the Long-Term Plan process. The move comes as ongoing tensions between elected members, and at times, between elected members and staff, have

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced Auckland’s level 3 restrictions will be extended until 11.59pm on Sunday night. Ardern Beginning her post-Cabinet briefing, Ardern says tomorrow marks 14 days since the reemergence of Covid-19 outside of quarantine facilities. She says more than a quarter

Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield is providing an update on Covid-19 ahead of this afternoon’s alert level decision. Latest from the live update: There are nine new cases of Covid-19. Eight of the cases are in the community and are all linked to the Auckland cluster. One of the confirm

A vehicle hit a power pole on the corner of Tweed and Clyde Street early this morning, with the two occupants taken to hospital with moderate injuries. The incident happened at 12:53am and both Fire and Emergency and St John attended – with the injured taken to Southland Hospital. A part of the stre

The year 1982, America would see new changes to the culture, sports, and entertainment landscape. In 1982, we would see the emergence of David Letterman, Michael Jordan’s first shot on the big stage, and the move E.T. take the country by storm. Take a look back at the year 1982, part III in Weird Hi