Mike Sanford

Gore Police yesterday arrested a 33-year-old man in relation to laser strikes on the Otago Rescue Helicopter at about 7:30pm on 22 May. The man appeared in Gore District Court today, 12 June, charged with endangering transport. Endangering transport is a serious offence which carries a maximum penal

Here we have republished the Council consultation document. It includes a lot of information so ratepayers and Invercargill city residents can make an informed decision on this exciting redevelopment of our city centre. INTRODUCTION The purpose of this Consultation Document (Statement of Proposal) i

The Homestead Avenal is set for a complete revamp with the aim of adding a new family dining option for Invercargill. The popular ILT establishment will be temporarily closed at the end of this week to allow the extensive refurbishment to begin. Chief executive Chris Ramsay said the $2 million proje

Southlanders’ reluctance to go to see live shows “unless it’s the Pink Floyd Experience” has prompted a partnership between two very noisy city women. Liv Cochrane, of Into the East fame, and former journalist and performer Sarah McCarthy have teamed up to bring Invercargill a live talk show, Mc & C

Leading food and solutions co-operative Alliance Group is investing $1 million in a new value-add facility in Southland as part of its focus on capturing more value for its products. The new facility at the company’s Lorneville plant near Invercargill will significantly expand the scope of existing

Strikes by junior doctors this year have cost district health boards more than $19 million and there’s no end in sight. Members of the Resident Doctors Association (RDA) have held five strikes since mid-January in a row with their employers over proposed changes to their now-lapsed employment contra

This is a new and important safety message from Maritime NZ to recreational, commercial and racing jet boat operators and owners. The cause of a recent fatal accident involving a jet boat was identified as steering failure, caused by a wire which broke and a shackle fell off. The steering system for

Invercargill contract milker Tangaroa Walker is looking at drying off his herd of 500 cows after a great season. He says milk production is up 15 percent on last year and grass and winter crops are thriving in the warmer-than-usual soils. Tangaroa has plenty of extra feed set aside for winter. The a