Mike Sanford

A contingent from Southland has embarked on a mission to Australia, aiming to explore the burgeoning potential of hydrogen energy for their region. The group, consisting of five key figures, participated in the two-day Hunter New Energy Symposium in the Hunter Valley, an event renowned for congregat

Detective Sergeant Brian McKinney announced that the police are currently investigating a suspicious fire that destroyed a house on Elswick Street in Waikaia, Northern Southland. The incident, which occurred shortly after midnight on Wednesday, prompted an immediate response from emergency services.

JB HI-FI celebrated the grand opening of its newest store in Invercargill, drawing significant crowds and earning high praise from the local community. The event not only marked the launch of the store but also showcased the strong community support and enthusiasm for the brand’s presence in the cit

Propel Funeral Partners, a key player on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), is further expanding its footprint by acquiring Southern Funeral Home for more than AUD 4 million (around NZD 4.2 million). This acquisition, announced earlier this week, is part of Propel’s ambitious expansion strate

Mataura’s Tulloch Park is set to be the heart of this year’s Parks Week celebrations, promising a family-friendly extravaganza dubbed “Tulloch Takeover!” Slated for Saturday, March 2, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, the event is packed with free activities designed to delight attendees of all ages. Partic

The beloved Mataura River Festival, “On the Fly,” is back in Gore for its fourth year on February 25th. This event is a tribute to the renowned river, offering a day packed with activities like fly-fishing, a variety of food options, no-cost activities for kids, and live music. For the first time, a

Invercargill’s Mayor, Nobby Clark, is now at home recuperating from a successful double bypass heart operation. The surgery, which took place last month at Dunedin Hospital, came after Mayor Clark had a minor heart attack on December 27. Initially, a quadruple bypass was planned, but it turned out t

Environment Southland has decided to take urgent steps to protect Waituna Lagoon, an ecologically important area, from severe environmental damage. They plan to use emergency powers under the Resource Management Act to mechanically connect the lagoon to the ocean. This move is crucial to address a d