Mike Sanford

* The Southern Charity Hospital was officially opened on Friday 28 February after six years of planning. * The hospital was inspired by Blair Vining’s battle with bowel cancer and healthcare inequities. * Fundraising efforts included selling bricks, with support from people across New Zealand. A long-awaited dream has become a reality

Watch the street march. finished at 10:30am and they start again at 12:30pm. For updates go to the official facebook event https://www.facebook.com/events/1093975598432416 Related: Wrap up of the weekends events: Pipers Brave Conditions For Successful Nationals In The South Day one: Watch the latest

* The Government is increasing medical school placements to train more New Zealand doctors. * Funding will support graduate doctors and nurses in primary care settings across the country. * A new 24/7 digital healthcare service will improve access to medical consultations. The Government has announced a major package aimed at tackling

* 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