Mike Sanford

Southland is set to receive a major infrastructure boost, with $315 million allocated to improve its state highways and local roads over the next three years. This funding is part of the wider $1.4 billion investment earmarked for Otago and Southland through the 2024-27 National Land Transport Progr

Fonterra has announced a $150 million investment to build a new UHT cream plant at its Edendale site in Southland. This development is part of the company’s strategy to meet increasing demand in its Foodservice business, particularly in Asia, where dairy is becoming more integrated into local cuisin

Residents of Bluecliffs, a small hamlet in Southland, are facing a precarious future as coastal erosion continues to threaten their homes. In February, the community was thrust into a state of emergency when the Waiau River began eroding the bank, inching dangerously close to their properties. Despi

Invercargill has been selected to host the FMG Young Farmer of the Year grand final in 2025, marking a significant event in New Zealand’s agricultural calendar. The contest, now entering its 57th year, is the country’s premier farming competition and will bring together the best young talent from ac

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