Mike Sanford

Dog owners are being warned they must take better control of their dogs following the deaths of two yellow-eyed penguins/hoiho in the Catlins, if they want to help the species survive. In the past month, two of the nationally endangered birds have been attacked and killed along the Catlins coast at

Southland District Council has welcomed a multi-million dollar commitment by the Government to help make Kiwi homes healthier. A $142 million-dollar, four-year programme, known as Warmer Kiwi Homes, was rolled out as part of the Government’s Budget announcement last week. Council’s environmental hea

Ongoing vandalism of public toilets at Edendale and Wyndham is costing the community and causing potential health hazards for contractors. At the Wyndham toilets in Balaclava Street fires have been lit in the cubicle, the toilet seat has been smashed and gravel from the playground has been placed in

Fonterra Co-operative Group today increased its 2017/18 forecast Farmgate Milk Price by 20 cents to $6.75 per kgMS. Chairman John Wilson says the Co-operative’s strong milk price reflects a global supply and demand picture that continues to be positive for farmers. “Global dairy prices have risen si

The soon to open Flip N Fun trampoline park building on the corner of Nith & Tyne Streets was vandalised with twenty eight rocks found inside, including two rocks embedded in the walls. Just about every window in the building was smashed. Police are still investigating and believe the vandalism happ

Located at 43 Tay Street, above Ivan Bulling’s, Cahoots is a whimsical work space, creative community hub and whatever-you-need-venue available for rent. Less about tables and chairs and closed off meeting rooms; it aims to bring together creative minds and establish a culture of design thinking. “T

Local Police have been made aware of three burglaries overnight across Te Anau, as well as one vehicle break-in. A number of boats in driveways have also been broken into. Items targeted have mainly been fuel, recreational fishing gear and tools. We ask that the community be vigilant – keep your doo

Invercargill City Council has helped out Stadium Southland after agreeing to allocate a one-off $300,000 grant to the Southland Indoor Leisure Centre Charitable Trust in the 2018/2019 financial year, and to undertake to work with the Trust to look at other ways of funding the shortfall in future. Wh