Mike Sanford

A 17-year-old has been arrested following significant damage to the Te Anau Domain Grounds over the weekend. The damage, which involved a vehicle performing skids, was reported to the police on Sunday, 25 August. Police investigations quickly led them to the vehicle involved and the young person res

Invercargill and Auckland are celebrating a significant milestone today: the fifth anniversary of their direct jet service. Launched in August 2019, this service has been pivotal in transforming the connectivity and economic landscape of the Southland region. Invercargill Airport, alongside regional

The coalition government has announced a series of measures designed to address New Zealand’s energy security and affordability challenges, including a review of the electricity market’s performance. The review, expected to be finalised in the coming weeks, aims to ensure the market is efficient, co

A new flood protection infrastructure, the Stead Street Pump Station, was officially opened today by Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson. This new station is set to bolster Invercargill’s ability to manage severe weather events, significantly enhancing flood resilience for the Inv

NOTE: This story has been updated to include comments from Environment Southland Chairman Nicol Horrell Chair and Invercargill City Mayor Nobby Clark. Southland District Mayor Rob Scott has proposed a significant change to the region’s local government structure, advocating for a shift from four cou

A comprehensive package of benefit reforms announced today seeks to encourage more Jobseeker Support recipients into employment by introducing stricter requirements and consequences for those failing to meet their obligations. Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston revealed that th

Kiwibank’s latest Annual Regional Report presents a cautiously optimistic outlook for New Zealand’s economy. Although nearly every region has shown signs of economic recovery, Wellington continues to struggle due to public sector cuts. Kiwibank Chief Economist Jarrod Kerr described 2024 as a year of

Invercargill City Council’s list of dangerous or unsanitary buildings has been reduced to just three, despite dozens of alerts lodged in recent years. A June report revealed 70 reports or complaints about potentially unsafe residential and commercial buildings between 2019 and 2023. However, only 14