Mike Sanford

At approximately 1:45pm today Police received a report that a diver had been recovered unresponsive from the water near Bauza Island, Doubtful Sound. The report came from a boat on the water in the same area, Sergeant Tod Hollebon said. A distress call was sent out and a second nearby vessel respond

Southland residents are being urged to be cautious about a rates scam reported in some parts of the District. Chief executive Steve Ruru said Council had been made aware of some residents receiving visits from a person claiming rates for their properties were overdue, and requesting they make their

Local artist Caley Hall has been recognised for his contribution to community work with a nomination in the 2018 New Zealander of the Year Awards the winners of which were announced at our gala celebrations in February. As the New Zealander of the Year Awards honours those who use their passion to m

PowerNet continues to strengthen its investment in South Otago with a substantial redevelopment of its facilities in Balclutha. PowerNet’s board recently approved a business case to build a new PowerNet workshop and administration building at its Charlotte St site. “This is a significant investment

Police have arrested two men in relation to a number of burglaries in Southland over the past few weeks. The men, both aged in their 30s, were arrested in Owaka yesterday (Tuesday 20 March) and charged with burglary. They are due to appear in Dunedin District Court today. Senior Sergeant Maggie Wind

It is a day for the ladies and fast paced one mile harness racing action at Central Southland Raceway in Winton this Saturday with the Wairio Trotting Club’s annual Ladies One Mile Day. The day will feature fast paced one mile racing with the feature being the Southern Veterinary Centre Southern Bel

Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited today increased its forecast Farmgate Milk Price for the 2017/18 season to $6.55 per kgMS and announced a full year forecast dividend range of 25 – 35 cents per share with an interim dividend of 10 cents per share. Chairman John Wilson says the ongoing strong glob

A pop-up shop hoping to gather your views on some of Invercargill’s heritage buildings opened on Saturday 17th March. Invercargill City Council Senior Planner Liz Devery said Council was keen to get the public’s opinion on City Centre heritage, and the pop-up shop at the former ASB Bank building on