Mike Sanford

Police and Fire are at the scene of a serious crash on the Milton Highway, Clutha District. Two vehicles collided near the intersection with SH 8 (Manuka Gorge Highway) just before 10:30am. Two helicopters have attended, and at least one person is thought to be seriously injured. SH 1 is closed and

The 50m section of the Pyramid bridge that broke off late Friday morning has been located. Its size and weight ensured the section didn’t travel too far downstream, only about 50 to 60 metres in fact. We have barriers in place at the bridge and detour maps will be put up. Our focus now is working […

The Gore District Council roading and 3 Waters teams are on site at the Pyramid Bridge after a 50m section broke away late this morning. We are focusing our attention at this point on: The safety of motorists and people in the area Water supply for residents and livestock on the Otama rural water su

This is an URGENT notice to advise the Pyramid Bridge has collapsed. A 50 metre section has broken away and is travelling downstream on the Mataura River. Road closure signs are in place. We are urging people to stay away from the river and any structures in the path of the debris. There had been […

The Invercargill City Council is lifting water restrictions – effective immediately, Water Manager Alister Murray confirmed today. The Invercargill City Council earlier this week banned domestic outside water use because of extreme low flows in the Oreti River, and a drought was declared by MPI on T

The Invercargill City Council will be constantly monitoring the forecast heavy rainfall for the region and reviewing water restrictions during the next few days, including the weekend and Waitangi Day, Water Manager Alister Murray said today. The Invercargill City Council this week banned domestic o

There’s a wood chip fire on Bluff Road, three helicopters are on the scene battling windy conditions to contain the fires. Diversions are in place off State Highway 1 at Awarua, south of Invercargill, due to a fire at a timber mill. These are at Tiwai Road, Awarua School Road, and Colyer Road. These

With strong winds now upon us and likely turn too extreme gales now would be a good time to secure trampolines, outdoor furniture and make sure outdoor animals are safe. Major storm expected to hit the South Island with significant heavy rain and strong winds for much of the South Island, also for t