Mike Sanford

We can now release the name of the man who died in the park yesterday evening (Wednesday 29th August)police say the death is not being treated as suspicious. It has been referred to the coroner. He was Jamie Edward Purdue aged 42 years. Friends and family can view Jamie’s funeral notice here: https:

An ethos of “entrepreneurs everywhere” is driving the Southland Business Accelerator with about 25 startups taking on the 12-week programme to date. The programme works with startups and entrepreneurs, giving them the tools and resources they need to succeed in Southland’s business climate. It is ru

Police and emergency services were called to the park next to the skate park on Ness street after receiving calls from a members of the public that a body believed to be a male was lying in the park. Ambulance staff were attempting to resuscitate and an area of the park has been cordoned off. […]

The Minister of Health Dr David Clark officially launched a new promotional campaign today, at Southland Hospital, to help save more lives through the National Bowel Screening Programme. The new Southern DHB Champions’ Campaign features eight individuals from all corners of the Southern community, e

Southland District Council has taken a stance on litter nuisance, successfully prosecuting a person for littering. Environmental health manager Michael Sarfaiti says it chose to prosecute Shayde Robert Bruce, of Invercargill, for throwing green waste from a trailer onto roads throughout the Southlan

Police can now release the name of the woman who died in a crash on Mataura Island-Fortrose Road in Southland last week. She was 63-year-old Jeanette Helen Ruddenklau of Tokanui. Police extend our sympathies to her loved ones. Initial enquiries indicate that the crash occurred at around 3pm on Satur

Southlanders have the chance to witness a dance spectacle like none other when the Highland Dance Company of New Zealand performs its full-length stage show “Heart of the Highlands” at the Invercargill Civic Theatre next month. Formed in 2010 by the New Zealand Academy of Highland and National Danci

A campervan and truck collied near Cromwell this morning where a 18-month old toddler has been taken to hospital. NZTA have advised the road closed at 12 noon and was re opened at 1pm. What we know Police were called to the crash in SH6 at the intersection with SH8B at 10.50am. At least one person w