Mike Sanford

A number of young Southland women were given the opportunity to speak with Rt Hon Helen Clark in Invercargill yesterday ahead of the former PM’s speaking engagement at the Civic Theatre. Clark visited both Southland Girls High School and Murihiku Young Parents’ Learning Centre to talk about her own

Invercargill City Council is calling on city centre retailers, businesses and members of the public to give feedback on activities and events in the city centre during the past two years. Centre city co-ordinator Kari Graber resigned last month and new Invercargill City Council CEO Claire Hadley has

SIT Zero Fees Southland co-captain James Wilson has capped an emotional homecoming by being named the Stags player of the year at the end-of-season awards tonight. After last playing for Southland in 2011, Wilson returned home in 2018 following a storied overseas career which included English premie

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Clutha-Southland MP Hamish Walker says he is thrilled the Minister has come to his senses and backtracked on the decision to cut the Te Anau Rescue Chopper base. “Together with the community, I lobbied to make the Minister see sense and backtrack on the decision to cut the Te Anau Rescue Chopper bas

The future is looking bright as this year’s talented high school business students from throughout Southland prepare for The Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) Regional Final. Nationally, nearly 4000 students have taken part nationwide in The Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme this y

Cracking stock whips, watching sheep mustering and experiencing Southern farm life is now an option for Contiki travellers in New Zealand. Kingston based Real Country has confirmed a contract with the international bus tour company Contiki to provide travellers with an authentic Southland farm exper

Southern DHB reminds people to practice good hand hygiene during spring lambing and calving season Southern DHB are reminding the public of the importance of good hand hygiene following an increase in the number of cases of gastroenteritis in the district. Rises in the number of cases of gastroenter