Mike Sanford

Emergency Management Southland is urging all residents within Bluecliffs to evacuate their properties by 4:00 PM on Friday, March 8. This measure is in preparation for the commencement of cleanup operations at the Bluecliffs dump site starting Saturday, March 9. Related: $1.35 million in Government

This week, the Gore District Council took a pivotal step by deciding to concentrate on a comprehensive Annual Plan for the forthcoming year, rather than extending its vision to a 10-year framework. This move is a direct response to the government’s recent allowance for local bodies to postpone their

“We are very pleased to be able to offer this additional support for New Zealand’s power grid. While we all hope this winter will not put undue stress on the national grid, having up to 70 MW of available electricity will be beneficial if New Zealand’s energy system does come under pressure,” Chris

The Thornbury Vintage Tractor & Implement Club celebrated a significant milestone on Saturday, 17 February, with the official opening of its latest addition to their Rural Heritage Centre in Thornbury. The event was graced by the presence of Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds and Southland District Mayo

T4 Group, a leader in co-location Data Centre operations in New Zealand, is thrilled to announce a significant milestone in its growth. The company has acquired Data Centre assets from Kyndryl, the world’s leading IT infrastructure services provider. This strategic acquisition underscores T4 Group’s

Powerball player from Otago has hit the jackpot, securing a whopping $12.3 million in tonight’s Lotto draw. The lucky ticket, purchased online via MyLotto, has landed the player a fortune combining two major wins: $12 million from the Powerball First Division and an additional $333,333 from the Lott

A new program, funded by the Central Government, aims to assist young people in rural Southland find employment. Launched in Riverton, Te Anau, and Winton, the initiative comes under the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) Community Employment Programme, a collaboration between Local Government New Zea

Detective Sergeant Brian McKinney from Gore Police has shared an update on the ongoing investigation into the arson of a property in Waikaia. The police have made significant progress, identifying one of the vehicles they were looking for and uncovering additional crimes that may be connected to the