Mike Sanford

Mataura Police are investigating after a number of windows were broken on Bridge Street, Mataura, on Monday 28 October. At around 7.30pm that day, a group of youths were throwing stones at vehicles on Bridge Street, near Main Street. A silver hatchback stopped, and an altercation took place between

Police are appealing for information following a burglary on Salford Street, Invercargill, on Thursday 31 October. Around 11.30pm two offenders smashed the front door of the Salford Street Dairy and entered the shop. They left with vape fluid cartridges and vaping devices. The offenders also unsucce

The Invercargill Licensing Trust takes great pride in supporting today’s students; tomorrow’s leaders. They do this through the ILT Tertiary Education Scholarship Programme, which was introduced in 2007. The latest recipients have now been chosen, and 60 students will receive a scholarship to attend

The hard work, commitment and ultimate success of 77 graduates is being celebrated at the annual TradeQual recognition dinner on Friday 8th November at Ascot Park Hotel. This event recognises the achievements of apprentices in a variety of industries including automotive electrical & mechanical engi

Police enquiries into the homicide in Otautau are continuing. The forensic examination of two scenes in Otautau has been completed and they have now been blessed and released. A Police presence in the town will continue with a focus on reassurance. A large area canvas was completed over the weekend

If you would like your lost loved one’s  death / funeral  notice or memoriam listed here, contact your funeral director for more information about this free service. Your funeral director can also assist with the notice writing process, as well as other helpful services and advice during your time o

Athletes, cultural ambassadors, volunteers and young achievers were among those celebrated at this year’s Gore District Community Awards. About 360 people were at the annual gala dinner on Friday 1 November to support their friends and family. The Community Awards are the Gore District Council’s fla

The 2019 Alex Lindsay Memorial Scholarships have been awarded to Lewis Thomson and Brendan Peters from Invercargill. Brendan is studying towards his Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance and Lewis is planning to continue his violin studies and achieve his ATCL. The Alex Lindsay Memorial Scholarship