Mike Sanford

Police Update: 6:50pm  About 3:30pm today Police received reports of a loud disorder on Bain Street, Kingswell, in Invercargill. Members of the public also reported hearing possible gunshots. Police attended the scene and have arrested one person in relation to what appears to have been a family har

The old Don street library demolition was completed today by Ryal Bush Transport, whatsoninvers.nz were there to capture the final moments as the old facade came down. Originally published News Desk, 3 years ago on Saturday 29th April the building came down. And down it comes. Video: whatsoninvers.n

Yesterday, the number of New Zealand’s Covid-19 cases jumped by 85, with a man in his 70s who has underlying health conditions in Nelson Hospital’s intensive care unit on a ventilator. As of yesterday 37 people had recovered – those who recover are signed off by a health official after being symptom

Lotto phone lines are being flooded with calls as players struggle to buy tickets with shop sales closed, and less sales could mean smaller prizes. During the national level 4 shut-down, Lotto shops and Lotto counters in other stores have all been closed, even if the store itself remains open. But d

As all non-essential workers head home for a minimum of four weeks to combat COVID-19, the Invercargill CBD development is unlikely to meet its target open date. The organisation behind city block development stage one, Invercargill Central Ltd, planned to complete its stage construction by February

Self-isolation efforts are underway across the country, but New Zealanders are being asked not to neglect fire safety at the same time. According to Fire and Emergency Chief Executive Rhys Jones, more people at home mean more use of appliances and an increased risk. “We’re heading into winter, and w

Academy Southland’s Performance Coach Programme provides a quality environment for up-skilling coaches. The first year of the programme focuses on the ‘how’ of coaching, especially around coach wellbeing and how they operate best as a coach and a person. The second year asks questions like ‘why do I

As they haul the goods needed to keep our supermarkets stocked and essential services supplied, the country’s truck drivers are facing an unfortunate predicament: they’ve got nowhere to go to the toilet. Bakeries and cafes are closed, many service stations are shut or only opening night pay windows,