Mike Sanford

Environment Southland’s latest monitoring has found elevated levels of the toxic algae benthic cyanobacteria in the Waikaia River at Waikaia. These algae can produce toxins that are harmful to people and animals if swallowed, or through contact with skin. People and animals (dogs in particular) shou

One person has died after a crash on Tiwai Road, Tiwai Point, Invercargill. Police were called to the incident around 8pm. A motorcyclist died at the scene. Police are investigating. The Serious Crash Unit are also in attendance assisting with a scene examination.

New Zealand meat companies have rushed to provide support to their halal butchers in the wake of the deadly attack on two Christchurch mosques. Although affected workers have been offered time off, many want to come to work as usual, so they can take comfort from being alongside friends and colleagu

One person has died following a jet boat crash last night on the Hollyford River, Fiordland National Park, Southland. Police were called at about 8.45pm. Another person is understood to have sustained serious injuries. Police are investigating the death on behalf of the Coroner.

Dunedin Police continue to investigate a bomb hoax that led to the partial closure of Dunedin Airport yesterday, Sunday 17 March. A black bag, described as a laptop bag, was made safe by experts from the New Zealand Defence Force. It is believed that the bag was brought into the airport by a person

Dunedin Airport has reopened after a suspicious item found on the airfield turned out to be a hoax object. The NZDF Explosive Ordinance team neutralised the hoax object, and the scene where it was found has been secured. Enquiries are ongoing to establish who left the object. Related:  https://whats

Two flights have been turned back from Dunedin Airport after reports of a suspicious package in the area. Police said diversions had been set up in the vicinity of the airport after a report of a suspicious package was made at 8.10pm. Dunedin Airport is currently closed following a report of a suspi

Part of a cordoned off Dunedin street has now been evacuated and police are in attendance in connection with the Christchurch mosque shooting. Police armed with guns are at the intersection between Somerville and Every Sts and armed offenders squad members have been photographed at a property on Som