Mike Sanford

Play Pods, a locally designed initiative aimed at fostering a love of play, has proven to be a hit in Southland. Created with insights and feedback from the Let’s Play Southland network, Sport Southland’s Healthy Families Invercargill team has been instrumental in making the Play Pods a reality. “Pl

In 2017, Council undertook a well overdue rebrand, ushering in a fresh new look and saying goodbye to the rather tired-looking, 30-year-old logo. The world we live in today is barely recognisable in many ways to Southland way back in 1988. The change reflected in Council’s rebrand has strong paralle

The Invercargill City Council is to discuss issues around the business house development at 20 Don Street at a full Council meeting tomorrow. The anchor development, which was undertaken to aid in city centre revitalisation, houses a number of high-profile Invercargill businesses and is a popular CB

A delegation representing the Southland Housing Action Forum (SHAF) presented a report on the state of the region’s housing situation to Housing Minister Phil Twyford and government sector officials on Monday during meetings at parliament facilitated by Labour List MP Dr Liz Craig. Salvation Army So

Southland Police are continuing to work hard to prevent burglaries this summer with extra patrols in high risk areas, but we need your help. With the long days, warm weather and people leaving town, burglaries peak around January. If you’re lucky enough to be heading away for some sunshine, please s

Waihopai Tennis Club are busy preparing for a special visitor and it’s not the man in red. This weekend, the world’s most southern tennis club will host one of the big north American stars set to play at this years ASB Classic, Bethanie Mattek-Sands. Mattek-Sands, an Olympic Gold medallist and winne

A 29-year-old man has been arrested and charged after committing a serious assault in Dee Street, Invercargill. The assault occurred at 3.15am today, Saturday, and was witnessed by a number of people. A 23-year-old man was knocked unconscious and further assaulted while he lay on the ground. The ass

Emergency services are working at the scene of a two-vehicle crash on Lakeside Road, Lovells Flat, Clutha. Police were called about 2.40pm. One person is understood to be trapped. Injuries are unclear at this stage. The road is closed and diversions are in place. Motorists are asked to avoid the are