Mike Sanford

Flight Centre has announced that 250 staff would be made redundant from today, and 33 shop would close temporarily, due to the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak. In a statement, the travel agency said the unprecedented travel restrictions throughout the world has forced it to reduce its workforce. The c

Ministry of Health gives latest Covid-19 update The Ministry of Health is addressing the media on the latest Covid-19 developments in New Zealand. Ministry of Health reiterates the two cases which could be community transmission are in the Wairarapa and Auckland. There are still two which are being

Latest update from Ministry of Health Director-General Dr Ashley Bloomfield is giving the latest Covid-19 update at a media event in Wellington. Two cases were announced yesterday where community transmission can not be ruled out, and there is still not a firm link to overseas travel. NZ has a total

Invercargill youngsters will have a chance to stamp their mark on the mighty crane dominating the skyline of Invercargill’s City Centre. ILT and Leighs Construction are inviting students from local primary schools to enter the ‘Name the Crane’ competition launched last month. The towering machinery,

It will be a night to remember for one lucky Strike player from Ruakaka after winning $1 million with Strike Four in tonight’s Strike Must Be Won draw. The winning ticket was sold at Sweet Gifts in Ruakaka. Ruakaka is a small town in the north of New Zealand approximately 30 kilometres south of Whan

Watch Sam Chui get the first-hand experience of how airliners are cleaned and disinfected between flights. Last week, I was shown by Etihad Airways how they clean and disinfect their Boeing 787 Dreamliner in Abu Dhabi. The cleaning crew and I changed into Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) outfit c

Invercargill City Council has also decided to close Splash Palace and its libraries at the end of business today. It is understood Southland District Council will make a decision about its area offices and libraries this afternoon. UPDATED:  Release from ICC Splash Palace, along with Invercargill an

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern gives address to nation on the Covid-19 response. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a four-level Covid-19 alert system and asked people to stop non-essential travel. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a four-level Covid-19 alert system and asked peopl