Mike Sanford

It was a lucky Wednesday night for Lotto players across the country, with more than two dozen New Zealanders picking up big prizes in the latest draw. Twenty-one Lotto players each won $13,900 with Second Division. Among the winners was a ticket bought at Collingwood Foodcentre in Invercargill. One

* Police discovered nearly 500 firearms, many unsecured and unregistered, at a Gore property * Only six weapons were registered to the licence holder whose purchasing history raised concerns * Investigation will examine whether the weapons were intended for sale or criminal use Police in Gore have seized 478 firearms from a local

* Southland District Council chose an in-house model after wide public consultation across the district * Nearly all public submissions supported continuing local control with adjustments to meet reforms * A Water Services Delivery Plan must now be submitted to Internal Affairs by early September Southland District Council has decided to manage its

* Government reforms aim to modernise Fish & Game New Zealand’s national operations and advocacy approach * Local hunting and fishing rules will stay under regional control despite major structural changes * Federated Farmers support some reforms but remain concerned about political advocacy by the body Fish & Game New Zealand is

Southland’s property market has reached new heights, with average asking prices hitting a record $564,291 in May. According to realestate.co.nz’s latest data, that’s a 6.5% jump compared to the same time last year — the highest recorded since the platform began tracking prices 18

The Government has ruled out proposals to ban cruise ships and close the airstrip at Milford Sound, instead announcing a $15.2 million investment aimed at upgrading infrastructure and protecting the environment. The funding is part of the first round of decisions under the Milford Opportunities Project, a long-term strategy

* SBS Group achieved a $43.1 million surplus despite economic uncertainty across New Zealand * Support for first home buyers increased, helping nearly 1,500 Kiwis into their own homes * Digital upgrades and branch changes reflect shift in Member expectations and behaviours SBS Group has posted a solid financial performance for

We are saddened to share the passing of former Invercargill City Councillor Ronald Lindsay Abbott. Lindsay first served on the Invercargill City Council from 1971 to 1974, before returning in 2007 and serving a further five consecutive terms until 2022. Across his long tenure, he brought wisdom, good humour, and