Mike Sanford

Someone needs to end this electricity nonsense Mayor Tim still fighting for us to get a fairer power transmission deal, Tim responds to a recent story at NZ Herald…. In response to Herald story by Mr Kim Campbell – Chief Executive of the Employers Association 23 February 2017 Those in the regions ca

Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel celebrated a new era in New Zealand Netball by posting a 75-57 win over the Northern Stars in the opening match of the ANZ Premiership in Hamilton on Sunday. Wearing the pre-season favourites tag, it took the Steel much of the first quarter to find their groove in the

A search and rescue operation in Fiordland lasting more than 12 hours has been successfully resolved this morning, with a helicopter uplifting a French tourist from the Falls Creek area. The 20-year-old went into the track off the Milford Road about 2pm on Saturday, February 25, intending on a day w

Two lucky players from Auckland and Christchurch with be jumping for joy after each winning $3.8 million with Powerball First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw – the second time the top Powerball prize has been won this month. The winning tickets were sold at Avondale Food market in Auckland and

The popularity of the Southern Scenic Route means that Wjet are launching three new products for visitors. The Clifden Suspension Bridge was once a crucial part of the of the regions transport infrastructure, now it’s an attraction in its own right. Visitors can now take jet boat rides, buy food fro

For the last year the old retail site of 100% Selectrix has been under going a complete refit & refurbishment inside and out including major earthquake strengthening. The landlord preparing it for new tenants by splitting the site into a smaller space and a larger area. The big question has been who

A man has died early this morning after being involved in a workplace accident at South Port, Bluff. Emergency services were called to the scene at around 1:45am after receiving reports a worker had been seriously injured after being run over by a loader. The 54-year-old man died at the scene a shor

This evening will be a night to remember for one lucky Kiwi from Christchurch after winning $1 million with Lotto First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw. The winning Lotto ticket was sold at Wainoni Pak N Save in Christchurch. Powerball was not struck this evening and has rolled over to Saturda