Mike Sanford

It was almost becoming a regular occurrence – the sound of a Formula 1 racing car blasting around Teretonga Park near Invercargill on a Friday afternoon. For the last two Friday’s the shrill sound of a Ford Cosworth V8 has echoed around the country’s oldest motor racing circuit powering a mid-1990’s

If you’re travelling through the Central Otago area on SH8 over the summer you may come across this site. The vehicle pictured was involved in a serious crash in Waitahuna two weeks ago – luckily the occupants managed to walk away without serious consequence, however not everyone is so lucky. With t

Christmas came early this year, with the 20-year reunion of Invercargill rock royalty, Grogan at the Southland Musicians Club on Saturday. First were opening acts. The Dense cracked through their set with 70s-era Buzzcocks aplomb, musical prowess, and the occasional flying drumstick.  The way these

The draw is in and the winners confirmed in total we had over $1,500 worth of prizes including the random prize draw winners. Congratulations to the winners and thanks to everyone for taking the time to enter. Merry Christmas #1 Virginia Hirner $160 $50 Michael Hill $50 Voyant Fashion $20 Sterling S

Ohai Police, Fire and Ambulance were called out to a vehicle rollover on SH 96 near Wreys Bush this morning. Luckily the sole occupant only suffered minor discomfort, thanks largely to wearing a seatbelt. Southland has received a large amount of rain overnight and this morning, making driving condit

Rugby Southland has appointed Dave Hewett as the organisation’s new Director of Coaching and SIT Zero Fees Southland Stags coach. Hewett will oversee Rugby Southland’s high-performance programme which will include coaching the SIT Zero Fees Southland Stags in 2018 and 2019. Rugby Southland General M

Soon to open Flip ‘N’ Fun trampoline park operators John & Robyn Smart got the keys today (Friday 22nd December) and whatsoninvers.nz were there for an exclusive look thru. The purpose built building is located Cnr of Nith & Tyne Streets, formerly All Lay Carpets & Purdue’s Transport.

For the first time in more than a century, kakaruai/South Island robin have produced chicks on Motupōhue/Bluff Hill. Seven chicks, from three sets of parents, have been sighted so far this summer and hopes are high for more as the season progresses. Bluff Hill Motupōhue Environment Trust chairperson