Mike Sanford

* Margaret Brown to step down after 17 years in aged care leadership roles * She helped shape Hawthorndale Village into a model of compassionate dementia care * Brown will stay on until September to support the transition of leadership After 17 years dedicated to aged care, Hawthorndale Care Village general manager Margaret

* New digital health service allows virtual consultations with NZ-registered doctors and nurses. * Over 4,500 people have already used the service since its pilot in May. * Aims to reduce pressure on emergency departments and improve access to care. New Zealanders across the country can now access trusted primary healthcare around

Invercargill Airport is preparing for a significant terminal upgrade aimed at improving security, passenger flow, and overall customer experience. With a $4 million investment, the airport’s redevelopment is designed to meet aviation security screening standards while paving the way for more efficient jet services. Key changes include upgraded systems

Invercargill City Council is leaning towards changing its recycling system to separate glass from other materials, amid growing concern the city is falling behind national standards. Currently, residents use a single 240 litre bin for mixed recycling, collected fortnightly. This includes glass, which has led to safety issues and cost

* Scott O’Donnell appointed to help grow KiwiRail’s freight and logistics capabilities * A conflict-of-interest plan ensures transparency with his ongoing business connections * He also led Invercargill mall redevelopment on time and within budget Southland businessman Scott O’Donnell has been appointed to the KiwiRail board, adding valuable freight and

* Bluff Maritime Museum's collection is now digitised for global viewing and improved access * Project Ark team helped establish consistent systems for managing and locating artefacts * The project supports better preservation and sharing of Southland’s regional heritage stories A major digitisation effort at the Bluff Maritime Museum has

A teenager is due to appear in Youth Court today after being arrested in connection with two aggravated robberies that took place in Invercargill early on Saturday morning. Police responded to incidents at commercial premises on Tay Street and Dee Street, both reported around 6am. The same individual is believed

* A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck near the Snares Islands just after midnight * The quake was felt across Southland, Otago and as far north as Wellington * This follows a stronger 6.8 quake near the same area earlier this year A 6.0 magnitude earthquake was felt across the lower