Mike Sanford

* Farmers fear methane tools risk harming New Zealand’s natural meat and dairy product reputation. * Most farmers believe reducing methane emissions won’t significantly influence global climate change at all. * Farmers feel industry methane decisions are completely out of touch with grassroots agricultural values and needs. A new independent survey

* Two First Division winners from Wellington and Canterbury each took home $500,000 * Powerball jackpot rises to $17 million after no winning ticket was drawn * Southland region saw strong success in the Triple Dip Mother’s Day promotion What’s On Invers Funeral Notices - What’s On Invers whatsoninvers.

* Demolition of the earthquake-prone museum building will officially begin in early June * Collection was digitised to preserve historical items from the Wyndham and District Museum * Volunteers are actively raising funds to build a future museum on the same site Demolition work will soon begin on the Wyndham and District Historical

Bridge inspections and testing will take place over three nights to minimise daily disruption Light vehicles must use a 20-minute detour route while the bridge is closed overnight Heavy vehicles will be piloted through the closed site each hour during the night The Aparima Bridge on State Highway 99 in

* Emergency department at Southland Hospital is undersized and cannot meet patient demand safely * Over 1,000 patients have waited more than four months for surgical treatment since December * $8 million upgrade budget for ED and theatres is considered too low without compromise Southland Hospital’s emergency department is too small

* Twenty five Lotto players each won $10,393 in the latest Second Division draw * Two also won Powerball Second Division, taking home a total prize of $19,119 * Invercargill win follows 3 May draw where 15 locals won $17,357 each Twenty five Lotto players from around New Zealand are

• Invercargill Police have arrested three people following several break-ins and robberies last week • The incidents involved both youths and adults and took place in the early morning hours • Investigations are still ongoing, and police continue to seek public help with the case Further arrests have been made following a series

* Police arrested a young person after several serious incidents occurred early Monday morning. * Officers continue investigating and are asking the public to help with further information. * Two vehicles are of interest to Police, including a stolen car now recovered. A young person has been arrested as Police continue investigating a