Mike Sanford

The nominees for the 2022 Gore District Community Awards have now been announced, with 35 nominations across eight categories. Gore District Council Events Coordinator Jessica Swan said she was extremely pleased with the level of candidates this year. “The quality of the nominations this year is fan

Environment Southland’s latest monitoring has found elevated levels of the toxic algae in the Waituna Creek at Marshall Road. Toxic algae (benthic cyanobacteria) can be recognised at rivers and streams as a green/brown slime on rocks, or dark brown/black mats at the water’s edge. Several factors can

Invercargill’s new Mayor Nobby Clark has named his deputy, and detailed a new governance structure set for introduction at Invercargill City Council. Mayor Clark successfully secured the Mayoral seat at the October 8 local body election and will be formally sworn into the role on 20 October, along w

Invercargill City Council’s final election results have confirmed the Mayor of Invercargill is Mayor Nobby Clark with 7357 votes. Polls for the local government elections closed at midday Saturday. Invercargill City Council Deputy Electoral Officer Michael Morris said the counting of 594 special vot

Ronald McDonald Family Room, Southland Hospital has welcomed its 1000th overnight guest family.  The Family Room was opened in December 2013. It’s run by the Ronald McDonald House Charities NZ organisation that provides free accommodation and support to families with children in hospital.  The ‘1000

Lumsden businessman Rob Scott is the new Southland District Council Mayor. After the final count of special votes, Scott is 39 votes ahead of Southland farmer Geoffrey Young. Former Mayor Gary Tong is six votes behind Young. Scott said he is ecstatic with the result. “I’m over the moon and also humb

Invercargill Police have arrested and charged a man for the robbery of a dairy in August. The robbery at the Crinan Street Dairy happened on Sunday 28 August. The items stolen – including cigarettes, tobacco, and cash – remain outstanding. A 34-year-old man is due in Invercargill District Court tomo

Two people have been critically injured in a two-car collision in Winton late Sunday night. They have been airlifted to hospital, while a further two people with minor to moderate injuries have been transported by ambulance. The collision happened about 7.40pm at the intersection of State Highway 6,