Mike Sanford

* SH99 is closed between Steel Road and Ryal-Bush-Wallacetown Road due to a crash. * Light vehicles should use Ryal-Bush-Wallacetown Road and Branxholme-Makarewa Road as a detour. * Heavy vehicles must take SH6 and Ryal-Bush-Wallacetown Road to bypass the closure. 5:55pm UPDATE: NOW OPEN SH99 is currently closed between Steel Road and

* Night roadworks on Tay Street continue with eastbound closures from 6 PM to 6 AM. * Lane closures on Dee Street and Otatara Road works will cause detours and delays. * Heavy traffic expected on Bainfield Road for A&P Show on Saturday. The resurfacing of State Highway 1 (Tay Street)

On episode #2281 of The Joe Rogan Experience, Elon Musk joined Joe Rogan for another deep dive into some of the most pressing issues of our time. The conversation spanned a wide range of topics, from the dangers of artificial intelligence and government inefficiencies to the challenges facing SpaceX and

* A $50,000 donation from Hugo Charitable Trust helped Presbyterian Support Southland meet its funding goal. * The $400,000 project expands the Iona dementia facility with six new psychogeriatric beds. * The upgrade will provide better care for Southland’s elderly with high-level dementia needs. A major funding milestone has been

* Number 10 Southland Youth One Stop Shop will receive direct funding from Health New Zealand. * The $91,000 contract ensures the service can continue supporting young people in Invercargill. * Efforts are underway to establish a long-term sustainable funding model for the service. Number 10 Southland Youth One Stop Shop has

* Government aims to speed up approval of agricultural and horticultural products to boost productivity. * Review recommends halving approval times, potentially saving $272 million over 20 years. * Industry welcomes changes but urges swift action to rebuild confidence in the system. The Government has announced plans to cut red tape for agricultural

* Helen Robinson is leading commercial and partnership efforts at Museum of Southland. * She brings experience in care, construction, and community-focused projects to her new role. * The museum aims to be a space for connection, history, and regional pride. Helen Robinson has stepped into the role of Commercial and Partnerships team

* SH1 Tay Street eastbound in Invercargill closed overnight for asphalt renewal on 23 February. * Multiple Southland highways undergoing resurfacing, pavement repairs, and third-party works with traffic management. * Road closures scheduled for Pyramid Waiparu Road and Nightcaps Opio Road for culvert replacement. Road users in Invercargill and Southland should prepare for