Mike Sanford

State-of-the-art robotic technology is now operational at Alliance Group’s Dannevirke plant as the co-operative focuses on introducing processing innovation across its operations. The primal/middle cutting machinery is part of a $10.6m investment programme in the plant, which also included a reconfi

For years a Kmart store has been on the wish list of many Invercargill residents, there has been rumours and chatter but nothing concrete confirmed by the Australian chains head office other than their standard line “Kmart are actively seeking a store location in Invercargill, however at this point

Hundreds of people from around the world have had their say and now it’s your turn to choose the official name for this year’s Royal cam chick. After a week-long competition, Te Poāri a Pukekura (the Pukekura Co-management Trust) has narrowed down a list of 481 names to their top five. They are Amir

Invercargill speedster Cormac Buchanan was named Junior Solo Rider of the Year at the Speedway New Zealand Awards staged in Wellington last night. It’s the second consecutive year Buchanan, 11, has earned the top national accolade. The 2017-2018 speedway season has proved a successful one for Buchan

As Matariki approaches, the Invercargill City Council is calling all crafty children and adults alike to help decorate the city for its Matariki Festival! Council City Centre Co-ordinator Kari Graber said as part of Matariki celebrations, Council tried to create an activity that was family friendly

Update: The man on the run from Invercargill police has been arrested after an extensive search using dogs and a helicopter. Police are searching on foot with police dogs for a man in the Phillip Street area. and have a helicopter in the air searching too. The wanted man in failed to stop for police

Absolutely wonderful words of wisdom Advice from An Old Farmer Your fences need to be horse-high, pig-tight and bull-strong. Keep skunks and bankers at a distance. Life is simpler when you plow around the stump. A bumble bee is considerably faster than a John Deere tractor. Words that soak into your

The Department of Conservation (DOC) is launched a new online booking service on Monday (11th June) and invites those wishing to book onto a Great Walk to create their user accounts. Bookings for New Zealand’s nine Great Walks will open over the next two weeks for the 2018/19 season, starting with t