Mike Sanford

In a heartbreaking incident in Fiordland National Park today, a 10-year-old Australian girl on holiday with her family tragically lost her life after being swept down Marian Creek. Southland Area Commander Inspector Mike Bowman confirmed the details of the event. The incident occurred around 11.40 a

Twenty-one lucky Lotto players will be pinching themselves after each winning $13,046 with Lotto Second Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw including Invercargill and Southland, both via MyLotto app. Three lucky players also won Powerball Second Division, taking their total winnings to $19,186. Th

The Southland Business Chamber is celebrating Chris Hughes’s election as Chair of the NZCCI Board. This is a significant achievement for Chris and a proud moment for the Southland region, showcasing its growing role in New Zealand’s business sector. Chris Hughes, who has already served a term on the

In a significant move for New Zealand’s digital infrastructure, Intelia NZ has announced the Te Waipounamu submarine cable project. This groundbreaking initiative aims to link Invercargill with Sydney and Melbourne, marking a major advancement in the digital connectivity of the South Island. The cab

The Rotary Club of Invercargill North successfully completed an exceptional community project, the ‘Kids Playhouse Project’, surpassing all expectations. This initiative was a response to a global challenge by Rotary International President Gordon R. McInally, emphasizing the support of mental healt

The Branxholme Pipeline Upgrade, a key infrastructure project for Invercargill City Council, is due to start in one of the city’s busiest areas early in 2024. This major work involves replacing around 10 kilometers of the pipeline network from the Branxholme Water Treatment Plant to the water tower

Deep Cove Camp, a well-loved camping spot in Fiordland’s Doubtful Sound, has reopened for overnight visitors. The camp had been closed since August following concerns about landslide risks. In June, a landslide raised fears that heavy rain might cause more landslides, potentially affecting the camp

Invercargill Central’s exterior lighting has been recognised with the 2023 NZ Chapter Award of Commendation from IES: The Lighting Society (IESANZ). This award celebrates the unique lighting design that includes innovative solutions for each preserved architectural façade, such as the Southland Time