Mike Sanford

Following a serious crash this afternoon, Police are reminding motorcyclists to ensure their luggage is secure while riding. Police were called to motorcycle crash around 1pm on Lumsden Dipton Highway today. The rider received serious injuries and was transported to hospital by helicopter. Initial e

It’s the biggest event on the New Zealand speedway calendar and the 2019 edition of the Burt Munro Challenge Speedway Spectacular is shaping up as one of the best yet. Oreti Park Speedway president Alex Cunningham said the club was preparing to deliver an “epic” race meeting featuring a strong field

A four-year-old child has died near Brydone. Police attended after a child was reported missing in the area late yesterday afternoon. The boy was located in a body of water at the back of the property. Emergency services attempted to resuscitate him but were unsuccessful. The family have asked for p

The main entrance to Invercargill State Highway 1 was closed due to a house fire just off East Road this morning (Wednesday 6th February). The fire had taken hold and caused extensive damage to  the house by the time emergency services arrived. Police were on the scene sorting traffic management and

Just announced, Elton John will be back under the roof during the New Zealand leg of his global Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour on Tuesday 4 February 2020. 35,500 southern fans were entertained by the legendary star when Sir Elton was the opening concert at Forsyth Barr Stadium on 25 November 2011.

Southland community organisations have contributed $316,000 to the Government’s new insulation programme Warmer Kiwi Homes in Southland this year, making it even lower cost to homeowners, the Minister of Energy Megan Woods says. “The Government has allocated funding of $142.5 million over four years

The Serious Crash Unit will examine the scene. Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash involving a car and a motorcycle on Crown Range Road, Cardrona. One person has died following the crash between a motorcycle and a car on Crown Range Road, Cardrona. The road is closed and motorists

A leather glove partially blocking an inlet pipe is believed to have contributed to an overflow of wastewater from the Mataura wastewater ponds into the Mataura River. Further inspections this morning have found wave action was also contributing to the pond discharging to the river. It appears there