Mike Sanford

Police can name the man who died after a single-vehicle crash on Otahuti Rd, Otahuti, Saturday 13 April. He was 56-year-old Garth Robinson of Invercargill. Police extend its condolences to his family and friends at this time. The Serious Crash Unit is investigating the cause of the crash. His death

The Te Anau Tartan Festival makes its return this Easter, after a one-year hiatus, with a new venue and new activities to entertain the whole family. This year’s festival takes place at the Real Journeys Fiordland Community Events Centre, linking with Memorial Park at the rear where the outdoor high

The announcement today of a $3.7 million investment in the Gore District from the Provincial Growth Fund has been applauded by Gore District Mayor Tracy Hicks. “It’s the right investment, at the right time, in the right place.” Mr Hicks’ comments follow the announcement by Regional Economic Developm

The government has ruled out implementing a capital gains tax. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the coalition had not been able to reach a consensus. She said all parties in the government had entered into the debate with “different perspectives”. “After significant discussion, we have ultimately

Dairy prices have again risen slightly in the latest global auction keeping prices at close to a two-year high. The average price was up 0.5 percent to $US3447 a tonne, the 10th consecutive price gain which followed a nearly 1 percent rise in the previous auction. Volumes fell nearly 9.5 percent on

A twelfth person has been arrested as part of the ongoing effort to disrupt criminal groups in the Southern District. Last week eleven people were arrested after eight search warrants were executed in Queenstown, Invercargill and Gore, targeting organised criminal networks and serious offending. Dru

A one-stop shop to connect Southland job-seekers with employment opportunities and advice is set to open at the end of this month. Now in its third year, the Southland Pop Up Job will be held between the 30 April and the 4 May 2019 at locations in Gore and Invercargill. The shop is being coordinated

Another day another mayoral contender comes out of the woodwork, with Ria Bond, a former New Zealand First MP joining the fight for our cities top job. With three candidates, deputy mayor Rebecca Amundsen, former deputy mayor and city councillor Darren Ludlow along with Ria Bond now standing and spl