Mike Sanford

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

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