Mike Sanford

The auditor general says the $3 billion Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) needs to be more transparent about how it operates. That is one of three recommendations in a report released today. But the minister in charge of the fund, Shane Jones, said he had seen no evidence officials had not been open abou

Southland Police have arrested and charged two people in relation to the murder of Dale Watene. A 30-year-old woman has been charged with murder and a 23-year-old man with accessory after the fact to murder, they are due to appear in Invercargill District Court today, Detective Senior Sergeant Stuar

The government has set in motion a plan for a major overhaul of the law that’s supposed to sustainably manage New Zealand’s natural and physical resources. Environment Minister David Parker said the 30-year-old Resource Management Act (RMA) needed to be changed to reduce complexity and costs. “While

Police are asking for the public’s help after a man was seen on a number of properties on Old Coach Road on Friday 31 July. He was reportedly carrying two red fuel cans, and at one property he took a set of keys from a vehicle. The man is described as Caucasian, in his 40s, […]

Southland Hospital’s Careers Incubator welcomed 13 students from Verdon College and Te Wharekura O Arowhenua today. The programme provides students with the opportunity to view health professionals in their workplace and to experience a health care work environment. The Year 12 and 13 students parti

We are now full swing into the election season, let’s have a some fun. Who would you prefer as Prime Minister of New Zealand. Take our poll below Cindy or Crusher? [interaction id=”5f28a72d412df40a5aff4498″] Disclaimer: This a fun poll is not scientific and closes after 24 hours.

The Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic pulled off their first win since the opening round of the ANZ Premiership way back in March by beating the Southern Steel 37-36 in Hamilton last night. They finally finished on the right side of a tight game, having had two draws and a one-goal loss this year. After [

The dairy giant Fonterra is casting ambitious eyes at the electricity that is about to become available after the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter closes. But it needs to get a big cut in the price it pays before a deal can be made. Meridian Energy is keen on selling power to Fonterra but doesn’t want