Mike Sanford

A midweek celebration is in order for one lucky Lotto player from Kaiapoi after winning $1 million with Lotto First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw. The winning ticket was sold at Countdown Kaiapoi in Kaiapoi. Powerball was not struck this evening and has rolled over to Saturday night, where t

Isolated thunderstorms are expected about inland parts of South Canterbury, North Otago, Dunedin, Central Otago, Clutha and Southland this afternoon and evening (Wednesday). These thunderstorms will be accompanied by localised heavy rain and hail. As the thunderstorms will be slow-moving, there is t

Twelve months ago the New Plymouth rider won the same 138km stage from Mossburn to Coronet Peak, only to see his ambitions smashed to pieces the next day on the way to the iconic Bluff Hill finish. It would be tempting to use a word like redemption for Torckler, but remember this is a rider […]

The Invercargill City Council water pumping station in Myers Street, Waikiwi is slowly returning to normal operations today following efforts from staff and contractors overnight. City Council Water Manager Alister Murray said that while the Waikiwi pump station was still in recovery mode, some of t

The Invercargill City Council has issued an urgent notice for all residents and businesses in Invercargill and Bluff to conserve water, following an explosion at a pump station in Myers Street, Waikiwi, this afternoon. The explosion, which occurred just after midday, resulted in the hospitalisation

An extensive study into a proposal to establish salmon farming at Port Pegasus in Stewart Island has determined the location for aquaculture presents significant challenges for aquaculture. The Southland Regional Development Strategy (SoRDS) facilitated a study to explore the environmental, cultural

The latest testing of the Bluff wild oyster fishery shows no sign of Bonamia ostreae, says the Ministry for Primary Industries. The testing was part of MPI’s surveillance programme for the invasive parasite, says MPI Director of Readiness and Response Geoff Gwyn. “This is great news for the local in

After becoming the Class 2 BNT V8’s Champion in his first full tilt at the title last season, Invercargill driver Liam MacDonald will return to the championship this year when it commences at Pukekohe Park Raceway, South Auckland, at the weekend. The Ford Falcon that MacDonald took to the title will