Mike Sanford

Advertorial: Six prestigious sections are now up for sale in the natural oasis of Otatara. Herein lies the opportunity to purchase 171, 173, 177, 179, 181, or 183 Dunns Road – all with sewage and powerlines to the boundary, and access from a private asphalted entrance on Dunns Road. These sections r

Police are appealing for information following the discovery of sheep deliberately shot on a farm in the Kaiwera area of Clutha. Yesterday, 10 July, three sheep were discovered by a farmer either dead or dying of gunshot wounds in a paddock near a public roadside. Police believe the shooting may hav

Blair Vining, a 38-year-old father of two, met with Health Minister David Clark in Dunedin on Monday. Mr Vining was diagnosed with terminal bowel cancer late last year and had to seek life-lengthening treatment through the private sector, he is now living his life in three-month blocks. He is respon

Podcasts have been a defining feature of the media landscape in recent times – and New Zealand’s CAMA [Community Access Media Alliance] stations, such as Radio Southland, have been at the forefront of this trans-media delivery. Ten of the twelve New Zealand Community Access stations collaborate on a

Sanford has made 17 workers redundant at its Bluff fish processing factory as it confirms its downsizing in the town. Last month workers were told up to 30 jobs could go. Sanford is moving its white-fish operations to Timaru and said there was potential for expansion of its salmon operations in Bluf

A talented trio from Tapanui in West Otago has taken out the national final of a hotly-contested agri-food competition. Shamus Young, 13, Archie Chittock, 12, and Flynn Hill 12, from Blue Mountain College have won the AgriKidsNZ Grand Final in Hawke’s Bay. The trio beat 60 other students from around

A two-year project to construct the $14 million State Highway 1 Edendale Realignment has reached the half way mark and plenty has been achieved in that time. Due for completion in mid-2020, the realignment will improve safety and increase accessibility for Southland communities and businesses. Work

Farmers in South Otago are relieved by the mild start to winter, with fears a drought was imminent in the autumn. The usually lush Clutha Southland region is facing increasingly dry conditions. The dry start to the year had farmers fearing a cold snap may catch them out and leave them short of feed