Mike Sanford

A man has come forward in the investigation of a serious hit-and-run incident in Invercargill on Sunday morning (25 September 2022). A 19-year-old male was struck by a vehicle about 6:15am on Marama Avenue South, in Otatara. “A man has presented himself to Police and is helping us with our enquiries

Thirteen lucky Lotto players will be celebrating tonight after each winning $13,329 with Lotto Second Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw.  Two lucky players also won Powerball Second Division, taking their total winnings to $18,373. The winning Powerball Second Division tickets were sold on MyLot

The Council today set the rates for the 2022-23 financial year. As outlined in the Annual Plan 2022-2023 (adopted 27/4/2022), the overall rates increase for this year is 5%. Property rates account for $24 million, which is 48% of the Council’s revenue for 2022-23. The other 52% of revenue comes from

The DHL Export Southland Recognition Awards were held on Friday 22 September at the Ascot Park Hotel. The Export Southland Trust hosted a record number of over 270 export businesses and their supporters at the prestigious awards dinner. Export Southland Chairman Gareth Lyness said “The awards are a

Police are continuing to investigate a serious hit and run incident in Invercargill on Sunday morning (25 September 2022). A 19-year-old male was struck by a vehicle around 6:15am on Marama Avenue South in Otatara. He remains in Dunedin Hospital in a serious condition and we are working to support h

On Wednesday evening the Southland business Chamber hosted ‘The Great Debate’ at Ascot Park Hotel. Nine mayoral candidates were on stage to sell their vision for our city. We have taken the full 1hour & 40 mins and condensed it down to about 12 minutes of the best bits. Related: Watch: The Great Deb

Environment Southland today signed a contract with Fulton Hogan to initiate the replacement of the Stead Street Pump Station. Environment Southland chief executive Wilma Falconer said the contract would provide the City of Invercargill-Waihōpai, Lake Hawkins residents and the Invercargill airport wi

Police are appealing for assistance to locate the vehicle involved in a hit and run in Invercargill in the early hours of this morning (Sunday 25th September). A man was struck by a vehicle around 6:15am on Marama Avenue South in Otatara and remains in hospital in a serious condition. Police urge an