Mike Sanford
The South Port 2023 first half has been characterised by excellent progress being made on some longer-term initiatives for the Port, but with subdued operational performance reflecting demand constraints in China and a slowing domestic economy. Bulk cargoes through South Port New Zealand held up wel
Todd Blackmun was the inaugural winner of the Brian Crosbie Memorial Trophy at the Star Insure Classic SpeedFest at Teretonga Park, Invercargill, this weekend. The trophy remembers one of Southland’s best saloon car drivers who passed away recently. It was donated by Brian’s family and was contested
Update: Police can now confirm one person has died following a single-vehicle crash on Otapiri Gorge Road. The crash was reported about 3pm. The road remains closed with diversions in place. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. The Serious Crash Unit is investigating the circum
Daniel O’Connell, 48, was last seen in Gore on Wednesday morning. Police and Daniel’s family are concerned for his safety. Daniel may have facial hair and may not be wearing glasses. Anyone with information on Daniel’s whereabouts is asked to contact Police on 111 as soon as possible and quote polic
Firefighters in Invercargill, have been battling a blaze at Turnbull Thompson Park since Friday morning. The fire was first reported around 11am and is believed to have started in rolls of synthetic turf located beside the Invercargill Hockey Association building. Black smoke could be seen billowing
The Invercargill City Council will impose water restrictions from this Saturday 18 February. Flow in the Ōreti River, where Invercargill draws water from, continues to languish despite recent rain. Invercargill City Council Group Manager Infrastructure Erin Moogan said as there was no rain forecast,
Environment Southland’s latest monitoring has found elevated levels of potentially toxic algae in the Aparima River at Thornbury. Algae naturally occur in waterways and can flourish during hot and fine conditions. Most algae are harmless. However, some species can produce toxins and rapidly bloom to
NZ Transport Agency is urging drivers to plan ahead as work gets underway from next week on three large safety improvement projects on Southland highways. The project locations are: SH6/98/99 Lorneville roundabout, Invercargill SH6 North Road, Invercargill on the southern approach to Lorneville roun