Mike Sanford

Southland’s involvement in the international space sector is set to be boosted by a local student’s innovative idea. Along with juggling study, NCEA exams and part-time work, 16-year-old Gore High School student, Max Balloch has set a goal to produce the world’s first satellite designed and built en

Emergency services are at the scene of a crash involving a car and a truck on SH1, Wairuna, between Springbank Rd and Wairuna Siding Rd. The road is closed and will remain closed until mid-afternoon. Diversions are in place but motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible. Due to a crash resu

On Friday, the Southland Chamber of Commerce was proud to host the Glass Elevator Professional Women’s Networking ‘Women Inspiring Women Conference NOT Conference’. The event, which was held at Bill Richardson Transport World, saw five inspirational leaders take to the stage in the name of learning,

Literacy and numeracy took on a different shape for children at Otatara School when they took part in the global initiative Outdoor Classroom Day last week. Sport Southland Made to Move school facilitator Carla Werder, who spent the day with teachers and students in the bush near the school, said Ou

Invercargill City Libraries and Archives are inviting one and all to a party at the Library right before the Santa Parade. The party, to be held on Saturday 30 November, will celebrate the beginning of the annual Summer Reading Challenge, a popular Library activity. Customer Experience Manager Cynth

Nationwide test expected to show increased penetration of Emergency Mobile Alert This evening (Sunday), about four million phones will make a loud noise marking the annual nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system. The system, which is administered by the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emerg

The Gore District Council will begin a major redevelopment of its main office early in the New Year. Councillors this week accepted tenders totalling just under $6 million for the project. This includes $1.72 million worth of work to contractors based in the Gore District, as well as a $465,500 cont

Homes and buildings can be constructed in under one week with the introduction of a new building system launched today. Wanaka-based company Nautilus Modular produces interchangeable modules that are easily assembled to form high-quality, liveable and functional buildings faster and more efficiently