Mike Sanford

Owners of firearms and magazines that will be illegal to own from tomorrow will be able to claim compensation based on make, model and their condition. Broad details of the buyback scheme have been released, and will be included in the legislation when it comes back to the House this afternoon. The

Bluff dog owners can now enjoy exercising their pet off-lead at Ocean Beach Reserve. As a result of changes to the Invercargill City Council Dog Control Bylaw, Ocean Beach reserve has been designated as an area where dogs can be off-lead, but still must be under their owner’s voice control. Council

Invercargill student Aimee Paterson isn’t one to shy away from a challenge – especially if it involves agriculture. The 16-year-old has helped spearhead a food-focused educational project at Southland Girls’ High School. Aimee’s one of a handful of TeenAg members who teamed up with teachers to teach

It was New Zealand’s most appropriate nickname. Now it is part of his job description. The man known as “Chief,” Alex Pledger, will lead the SIT Zero Fees Southland Sharks during this year’s Sal’s NZ National Basketball League after Head Coach Judd Flavell announced the decision at the conclusion of

Clutha-Southland MP Hamish Walker says the Clutha community wants 24/7 staffing of the Balclutha Police Station, as more than 1000 people have already signed his petition. Last month, Mr Walker launched his petition to reinstate 24/7 staffing of the Balclutha Police Station after concerns there have

In a win for both the past and the future, Invercargill’s Water Tower, a class 1 heritage building, is to be strengthened and once again opened to the public. The tower, which was completed in 1889, has been closed due to earthquake safety concerns in 2012. Last night (April 8) the councillors voted

The soaring success of the film Bohemian Rhapsody, the highest grossing music biopic of all time, has proven that the love for Queen remains as strong as ever. Lifelong New Zealand fans and new converts will be thrilled with the news that Queen original band members Brian May and Roger Taylor are te

The fight to save a Southland birthing centre has reached the 11th hour as the formal downgrade date edges closer. The Southern District Health Board announced the Lumsden Maternity Centre would become a maternal and child hub last August, where babies are only delivered in emergencies. Community me