Mike Sanford

Candidate statements from the 14 hopefuls standing in the 2023 Invercargill City Council by-election have been published, providing voters with an opportunity to learn more about the contenders. The by-election was triggered by the resignation of former councillor Nigel Skelt in May, leading to the

The Tisbury storage facility, part of the Invercargill City Council’s ambitious Project 1225, has reached a critical milestone in its construction. The installation of the roof of the facility, earmarked to house millions of museum treasures, signifies the halfway point of the build. Related: Tisbur

The beloved tuatara of Invercargill, including the famous Henry and his friends, are slated to move into a new residence in the popular Queens Park animal reserve. This move is a key part of the city’s museum redevelopment project, known as Project 1225, which includes the demolition of the existing

In a series of unsettling events, Invercargill and was the scene of multiple incidents over the weekend, including an assault, another ram raid, and a suspicious car fire, which are currently under investigation by the local police. Related: Simmonds – Violent Crime In South Increases Under Labour T

Update 4.10pm SH1 Bluff highway is now open. A tragic incident unfolded on Bluff Highway, Greenhills, near Invercargill this morning, resulting in the death of one person. The two-vehicle crash involved a truck and a car, which collided around 6:10am. Police have confirmed the death at the scene and

Update 4.10pm SH1 Bluff highway is now open. For the second consecutive day, State Highway 1 between Invercargill and Bluff has been disrupted due to a crash involving a truck and another vehicle near Greenhills, Invercargill. Update: Fatal Collision on Bluff Highway, Greenhills, Results in One Deat

H & J Smith and Uniform Group are excited to announce their collaboration to launch a new specialist school uniform store at a prime location in Invercargill. This comes after the formal agreement to transfer H & J Smith’s school uniform division to Uniform Group. “Ensuring a seamless provision of h

New Zealand is currently experiencing a cold west to southwest flow, causing strong winds to sweep across many areas of the country. The weather conditions have prompted the issuance of Strong Wind Warnings and Watches, which remain in effect for several regions. Residents are being advised to stay