Mike Sanford

* Daniel Whitehouse claimed the Bluff Hill stage in the SBS Bank Tour of Southland. * Josh Burnett extended his lead despite challenges, including a crash involving his teammate. * Weather conditions are set to worsen for the next stage from Invercargill to Gore. Daniel Whitehouse (Quality Foods Southland) seized the spotlight on

* Southern delegation delivered a petition with 34,000 signatures to Parliament today. * Campaign leaders urge the Government to fulfil promises for the new hospital build. * Retrofitting or downscaling the hospital would increase costs and delay completion. The Save Our Southern Hospital campaign made a bold statement in Wellington today, as

* Police are investigating a serious two-vehicle crash in Invercargill last month. * One person remains hospitalised, with three others discharged after the incident. * Police ask witnesses or anyone with footage to contact them immediately. Police are appealing for public assistance following a serious car crash in Invercargill last month. The incident,

Huffer is set to open a new store in Invercargill Central Mall this December, taking over the space currently occupied by Amazon Surf. Known for its iconic Huffer Puffers and a popular seasonal range, the brand is excited to expand its presence in Invercargill and meet the needs of the

Dr Alan Bollard CNZM and Mr Bharat Guha have been appointed to the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) board, Tertiary Education and Skills Minister Penny Simmonds says. “I would like to welcome the two new members joining the TEC board,” Ms Simmonds says. “Dr Alan Bollard CNZM is an experienced public

The Government has announced a significant investment of over $21 million into St John, aimed at boosting the country’s emergency services. Associate Minister of Health Casey Costello emphasised the importance of this funding in maintaining critical health services during challenging times. “St John provides an essential service by ensuring

Drivers will gather their trucks at the New Zealand Woolhandler yard (previously Avenal Wool Store) on Fox Street, Invercargill, from 8am this Sunday. The public is welcome to attend and inspect the trucks around the Fox Street-Bill Richardson Drive area. Onsite facilities, including food and toilets, will be available. Related:

Work will commence this week on critical flood protection measures for Otautau. The project, covering 19 kilometres of stop banks from Otautau to Wreys Bush, includes erosion control, stop bank improvements, and removing crack willow from the Otautau Stream. According to Environment Southland catchment operations manager Randal Beal, although the