Mike Sanford

A Powerball player from Auckland is celebrating after winning an impressive $30.2 million in tonight’s Lotto draw. The winning ticket, sold at Albany Central Superette, was made up of $30 million from Powerball First Division and $200,000 from Lotto First Division. The Auckland winner is now the

* Invercargill City Council confirms commitment to Museum of Southland with full project scope. * Council decision means total investment rises to $87 million, requiring a 1.54% rates increase. * Museum of Southland set to open in late 2026, offering a cultural hub. Invercargill City Council has decided to move ahead with

* MASSAV Records aims to support Southland artists from recording to live performances and promotion. * Blair "Sav" Savory and Shane Evans lead the label to promote local talent like Lachie Hayes. * MASSAV Records plans to grow Southland's musical identity and expand its reach across New Zealand. MASSAV

Three people were seriously injured following a crash in Invercargill after a driver fled from Police in the early hours of the morning. The incident occurred around 1:40am when Police attempted to stop a vehicle on Venus Street, Georgetown. However, the driver refused to stop and sped off. Related:

* Police removed 36 vehicles in Invercargill during a weekend operation targeting antisocial drivers. * Illegal vehicle modifications and dangerous driving behaviour were the focus of Operation Hoon. * Police partnered with VTNZ to inspect vehicles, removing many unsafe cars from the road. Invercargill Police removed 36 vehicles from the road after conducting

* Federated Farmers Southland are asking the Government to remove Fish & Game’s advocacy role. * Farmers claim Fish & Game's actions undermine their main role of managing hunting and fishing. * Many farmers are withholding land access due to Fish & Game’s anti-farming stance. Federated Farmers Southland have

* Marco Frigo’s strong performance helped set up a perfect sprint for his teammate. * Team praised for strategy and teamwork, securing their 27th win of the season. Corbin Strong capped off a brilliant team performance by powering to victory in the Giro del Veneto, sprinting to win on the uphill

* Southland man sentenced to home detention for making intimate recordings over five years. * Victims’ bravery crucial in prosecuting the offender for his unlawful and harmful actions. * Police urge families to discuss online safety and report any online offending incidents. Southland Police have acknowledged the recent sentencing of a 54-year-old man