Mike Sanford

The prestigious MLT New Zealand Gold Guitar Awards, held annually as part of Gore’s 10-day Tussock Country Music Festival, has crowned new champions in its Junior and Intermediate categories. The winners have displayed remarkable talent and promise, further solidifying New Zealand’s reputation as a

Twenty-Seven lucky Lotto players will be on cloud nine after each winning $15,935 with Lotto Second Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw. Related: Invercargill Strikes Lotto Luck Yet Again with $250K Win Related:Southland Players Win Big with Lotto Over The Past Five Months (Updated) Two lucky play

At least 20 people have been arrested and 85 charges filed in Operation Pakari, a Southland-based termination focused on violent offending. Related: Gang Violence Crackdown: Multiple Arrests in Southland Operation There have been 20 warrants executed this week in Mataura, Gore, Invercargill, Dunedin

Months of investigative work has led to the arrest of more than 10 people with known gang links in Southland, for offences as serious as attempted murder. This week sees the termination of Operation Pakari, an investigation which began last year into a number of serious offences believed to be linke

Countdown and AA Smartfuel have jointly announced the future of their partnership, revealing that their rewards collaboration will come to a close in early 2024. Having been an AA Smartfuel partner since 2016, Countdown and AA Smartfuel have successfully provided countless discounts and rewards to t

Not long to go now until A Journey Through Fashion hits the stage in a fundraising event for the Wyndham and Districts Historical Society. The event is being held to raise funds for the future care of their collection. Showcasing 200 years of women’s fashion in New Zealand, it will be a journey thro

Paddy O’Brien (ONZM) takes up a new role as Wing Patron, offering unwavering support and guidance to the upcoming generation of New Zealand Police officers. Mr O’Brien has been officially named Patron of Wing 370, which sees him mentor 60 recruits as they begin their police training next month. The

The Mataura water treatment plant is getting a multi-million dollar upgrade that will ensure drinking water for the town’s residents meets national standards. The upgrade includes installing an ultraviolet (UV) system, replacing and upgrading the old pipework, pumps and other mechanical equipment, a