Mike Sanford

Police are appealing to the public for information following a burglary at the Woolworths supermarket in Waikiwi, Invercargill early Friday morning. The incident happened at about 5.15am at the store on North Road. Investigators say the offenders forced their way inside by using a vehicle to ram the front

A small rubbish fire outside the Coachmans Inn Motel on Tay Street late Wednesday evening drew attention after video footage from the scene made the blaze appear more extensive than it actually was. Emergency services responded to the incident, however it was quickly determined the fire was only a small

A major technology project planned for Southland could place Invercargill on the global digital infrastructure map, with approvals now granted for what is being described as New Zealand’s first large-scale “AI factory”. Datagrid New Zealand has received full resource consent from Southland District Council, Environment Southland, and Invercargill City

Waikaka Gold Mines Limited has received full resource consent approval for a major gold mining project at 972 Waikaka Road, Chatton North. The decision, signed off by Gore District Council and Environment Southland, allows the project to move ahead under what are described as some of the toughest environmental conditions

Police can confirm two people have died following a serious crash in Isla Bank, Southland. The two-car crash was reported to emergency services around 8.40am at the intersection of Fairfax–Isla Bank Road and Isla Bank–Flints Bush Road. “Despite emergency services best efforts, two people sadly died at

A new community event is bringing a touch of rural charm to Riversdale, as the town prepares to host its first maize maze fundraiser this summer. The Riversdale Maize Maze, set on a working farm owned by McClintock Farming Ltd and McClintock Contracting Ltd, will open for three special dates

Work to bring the stories of Southland to life at Te Unua Museum of Southland has entered a major new stage, with the project now moving into the production and build phase of the museum experience fit-out. Museum of Southland Team Leader Experience David Dudfield said the current stage of

11.25am – SH1 reopens after South Otago crash. State Highway 1/Milton Highway between the South Otago towns of Milton and Balclutha has reopened after a crash this morning. People are asked to travel with care in the area. Milton Highway, part of State Highway 1 through the South Otago