Mike Sanford

A further discovery of the invasive seaweed Undaria pinnatifida (Undaria) at a new site in Fiordland is disappointing, but should not be seen as an opportunity to give up trying to control the marine pest within the area. Divers on a joint agency compliance trip discovered one mature Undaria plant a

Southland student Hamish Goatley is using his love of tractors and machinery to make hay while the sun shines. The 18-year-old spent six weeks over the summer school holidays driving for an agricultural contractor. “It was an amazing learning experience. I really enjoyed it. It was my first season o

The Queenstown Lakes District Council has confirmed the purchase of a prominent lifestyle block in Ladies Mile for more than $15 million. The council first signalled the purchase in February and this afternoon confirmed it after councillors agreed to the deal behind closed doors last month. The purc

On Sunday May 5th Southland Motorcycle Club hosted round 2 of the Southland Cup held at Teretonga Park. Next Race Meeting : Date to be advised. Photos by Dave Loudon Photography.

Police are appealing for members of the public who may have witnessed or have information about a crash outside the Four Square on Main Street, Mataura. The incident occurred about 6.20pm on Saturday 4 May. A vehicle, described as a white or light-coloured four-wheel-drive, reversed into a red Honda

Police are appealing for witnesses following a traffic incident in Southland. A large four-wheel-drive vehicle was seen speeding and driving on the wrong side of the road with its lights off on State Highway 6 at Ryal Bush about 7pm yesterday. The vehicle was a light colour at the front, possibly wh

Natalie Skeggs and Hayden Arthur are set for a year living in PowerNet’s smart-tech house. PowerNet announced today that a mother and son were selected from a pool of applicants for the opportunity to live in an Invercargill house equipped with smart energy technologies. PowerNet GM of New Energy De

Last night at the Corinthian Center in Invercargill, SPW Battle Lines was SOLD OUT with a max capacity of 500 strong, continuing to show why ‘Wrestling on the Edge of the World’ is taking off in New Zealand! The extremely popular reuniting Tag Team of JK Moody and Kane Khan AKA The Deadly Sins final