Mike Sanford

A Fire and Emergency spokesperson confirmed they received a call at 6:29pm regarding a suspicious vegetation fire on Ythan street. Two fire engines were sent to extinguish a small fire in trees at a park on Ythan street, with minimal damage to the trees and bushes. Ythan street was closed for a shor

Those who were not around in the 1970’s are in for a treat when PDL Mustang 2 hits the track at Teretonga Park during the Evolution Motorsport Classic SpeedFest this weekend. Driven by Leo Leonard the car dominated saloon car racing over several seasons in the mid to late 1970’s and when it finished

A car and ute crashed on SH 99 Riverton to Clifden SH96 Junction, near Tuatapere. The NZ Transport Agency advise the road is closed with no detour. Emergency services report: A person is being flown to Dunedin Hospital with serious injuries One person was being transported to Southland Hospital by a

Update: #2 At 5:45pm there was a three car crash on the Pioneer Highway, Mataura near the Glencoe Hwy. What we know: Three ambulances and one helicopter (from Dunedin). Ambulance officers treated three patients (no ages or genders available) One with serious injuries (status 2), which was airlifted

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Waikiwi Gardens Rest Home launched their Day Stay service this morning with Invercargill City Councillor Darren Ludlow attending the official opening. whatsoninvers.nz is always keen to support great community initiatives; we popped out and were pretty blown away by the community support. Southern C

Bill English has announced that he will step down as the National Party leader. Bill realised he wanted to stand down during the summer period when he reflected on his position. Bill will remain the leader until the 27th.

The Gore District Council is urging Mataura residents not to get too complacent about water use just yet with recent rainfall not enough to sustain water levels in the town’s reservoir. 3 Waters Asset Manager Matt Bayliss said the water flow into the Pleura Dam has dropped off quicker than expected