Mike Sanford

Southland District Council is grappling with funding challenges that could force parts of three sealed roads to revert to gravel. The roads affected include Crooked Rd near Riversdale, Waterloo Rd near Mossburn, and Wilanda Downs Rd near Ohai, where sections are in significant disrepair. A report prepared for a council

* Invercargill roadworks on Tay Street and Queens Drive to start this week. * Southland closures include Mokonui Street, Marshall Road, and Govan Drive. * State highway repairs and resealing works will affect key routes in the district. Invercargill and Southland motorists are being reminded to prepare for scheduled roadworks and closures across

The New Zealand property market experienced a significant surge in 2024, with over $115 billion worth of residential property listed, marking a $19 billion increase compared to 2023, according to realestate.co.nz. Among the notable trends, Southland stood out with an impressive 4.9% growth in average asking prices,

* One person has died after a crash on Winton Lorneville Highway last Tuesday. * Six people were injured, including two in critical condition; one remains hospitalised. * Police continue to investigate the crash and seek information from witnesses. A tragic crash on the Winton Lorneville Highway on Tuesday, 21 January, has claimed

Two offenders have been sentenced for their roles in a massive wildfire that swept through the Awarua Wetlands in Southland on April 2, 2022. The fire, lit during a prohibited fire season with a total fire ban in place, destroyed 1,330 hectares of the internationally recognised wetland. Brendon Robert

* Invercargill Mayor criticised the government for a "lack of transparency" in waste policy changes. * A strongly worded letter urged full consultation and review of the Waste Minimisation Act. * Councillors unanimously supported the letter, now sent to the Prime Minister and ministers. Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark has sent a

Six people have been injured in a serious crash in Southland, prompting a major emergency response. Two individuals are in critical condition, while a third is also critical but stable after being airlifted to Dunedin Hospital. Three others, suffering serious injuries, were transported to Kew Hospital by ambulance. Related: State

* NZME plans to cut 40 roles across NZ Herald, BusinessDesk, and Newstalk ZB. * The restructure aims to focus on stories that engage audiences and grow subscriptions. * The changes include fewer stories, new digital investments, and streamlined production. NZME, the owner of the NZ Herald, BusinessDesk, and Newstalk ZB, has announced