Mike Sanford

Invercargill Police investigating a suspicious fire at a premise on Dee Street on 8 March have arrested a man in connection with the incident. Police have now charged a 29-year-old man in relation to arson. The man is due to appear in the Invercargill District Court on 26 March. As this matter is no

Education Minister Chris Hipkins has extended the consultation period for the Reform of Vocational Education proposal, in recognition of the tragic attacks in Christchurch on March 15. The last day for submissions was originally set to close on March 27. This has now been extended to Friday April 5.

One of Invercargill’s largest and best known aged care homes will celebrate its 65th birthday on February 23 and 24, with two special events set to mark the milestone. Peacehaven Village was officially opened on 24th February 1954; home to 46 residents. Today, the facility is Presbyterian Support So

Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited today announced its 2019 Interim Results which show the Co-op has returned to profitability with a Net Profit After Tax (NPAT) of $80 million, but normalised Earnings Before Interest and Tax (EBIT) are down 29% on the same period last year to $323 million. Key num

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.