Mike Sanford

The Invercargill City Council has appointed Clare Hadley as its new Chief Executive, Mayor Tim Shadbolt announced today. Mrs Hadley has previously held the position of Chief Executive at Nelson City Council and Rangitikei District Council, and has served as President of the Society of Local Governme

Media giant Stuff, previously known as Fairfax, has announced plans to ditch 28 of its community, rural newspapers and magazines. The publications include the Kaikoura Star, the Hastings Mail, the Queenstown Mirror and NZ Dairy Farmer. The chief executive of Stuff, Fairfax’s news website, Sinead Bou

Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited (Fonterra) and The a2 Milk Company (a2MC) have today entered into a comprehensive strategic relationship that links Fonterra’s global milk pool and supply chain, manufacturing capability and in-market sales and distribution capacity with a2MC’s brand strength and

A 46-year-old man charged with arson following a fatal house fire in Wesley Street, Dunedin on 22 January has now been charged with murder. The man is due to appear in Dunedin District Court tomorrow on one count of arson and two counts of murder. Police formally laid the murder charges earlier toda

A new café initiative is making it easier for people to make healthier choices when it comes to their food. Healthy Families Invercargill has teamed with local cafes on the Healthier Choice concept – a simple label system which allows cafes to easily let their customers know which of their foods is

Update: The firearms matter in Omakau has been resolved without incident this evening. A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged with threatening to kill. “Firearms incident in Omakau, Central Otago” Police are responding to reports of a person with the firearm in Omakau. While this incident i

Spectators enjoyed a fantastic array of classic racing cars at the Evolution Motorsport Classic SpeedFest at Teretonga Park near Invercargill this weekend while also being treated to some superb racing on the track. Photos thanks to Dave Loudon Photography. PDL Mustang II was a feature of the event

Riverside Speedway had the honor of hosting the 2017/18 New Zealand Production Saloon Championships in Invercargill over the weekend. The event sponsored by Bakers Beyond, Invercargill Tractor Servicing And Repairs and Otatara 4 Square was the first official New Zealand Championship ever to be run f