Mike Sanford

The helicopter crashed shortly after take-off, killing the pilot and two DOC staff on board. It has been confirmed Nick Wallis, the youngest son of Sir Tim Wallis, was piloting the helicopter. One of his older brothers, Matthew, died when his helicopter crashed into Lake Wanaka only three months ago

Police can confirm they are attending the scene of a fatal helicopter crash near Wanaka Airport. At 11.35am Police confirm attendance of a fatal helicopter crash near Wanaka Airport. What we know: A member of the public called emergency services shortly before 11am reporting smoke coming from the he

A number of young Southland women were given the opportunity to speak with Rt Hon Helen Clark in Invercargill yesterday ahead of the former PM’s speaking engagement at the Civic Theatre. Clark visited both Southland Girls High School and Murihiku Young Parents’ Learning Centre to talk about her own

Invercargill City Council is calling on city centre retailers, businesses and members of the public to give feedback on activities and events in the city centre during the past two years. Centre city co-ordinator Kari Graber resigned last month and new Invercargill City Council CEO Claire Hadley has

SIT Zero Fees Southland co-captain James Wilson has capped an emotional homecoming by being named the Stags player of the year at the end-of-season awards tonight. After last playing for Southland in 2011, Wilson returned home in 2018 following a storied overseas career which included English premie

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Clutha-Southland MP Hamish Walker says he is thrilled the Minister has come to his senses and backtracked on the decision to cut the Te Anau Rescue Chopper base. “Together with the community, I lobbied to make the Minister see sense and backtrack on the decision to cut the Te Anau Rescue Chopper bas

The future is looking bright as this year’s talented high school business students from throughout Southland prepare for The Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) Regional Final. Nationally, nearly 4000 students have taken part nationwide in The Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme this y