Mike Sanford

Work has begun to develop a fit-for-purpose beverage container return scheme for New Zealand. Associate Environment Minister Eugenie Sage made the announcement at the WasteMINZ conference in Hamilton on 25th September. Such a scheme would would see plastic bottles carry a refundable deposit, for exa

A legend is coming home. Invercargill has a thing with wheels – and New Zealand’s premier destination for petrolheads is set to add another jewel to the crown. Southlander George Begg has been dubbed motorsport’s equivalent to Enzo Ferrari, and a city-wide celebration of the legendary engineer is se

Invercargill Central Limited today (Thursday 12th) released updated computer renders of the development showing the detail of the facades on Esk and Tay Streets. Careful consideration has been given to design a contemporary, functional centre that will provide a vibrant and engaging customer experie

Police Name release – State Highway 36, Winton Police can now name the woman killed in a crash on State Highway 6, Winton on 2 January. She was Bailey Marie Carson, aged 21, from Wreys Bush. Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. R

Severe gales for exposed parts of the lower South Island and lower North Island today A deep low will move eastwards south of New Zealand today, spreading strong west to southwest winds over parts of the country. A Strong Wind Warning remains in force for Southland including Stewart Island, Clutha,

You don’t have to leave Southland to find a pathway to becoming a professional rugby player. That is the message Rugby Southland Academy Manager David Hall will promoting to the Southland public later this month. In a Southland first, Rugby Southland Academy and SIT Zero Fees Southland Stags coachin

Severe gales for exposed parts of the South Island today (Sunday). A deep low to the south of the country directs a strong westerly flow across the nation on Sunday. Gales are likely in many areas, possibly severe in exposed parts of the South Island. People who may be affected are advised to keep u

A lucky Lotto player from Alexandra will be celebrating in style after taking home $1 million with Lotto First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw. The winning ticket was sold at Alexandra New World in Alexandra. Powerball was not struck this evening and has rolled over to Wednesday night, where t