Nobby Clark 'less than courteous' to brother seeking mayoralty
Invercargill mayoral hopeful Andrew Clark says a “frosty” relationship with brother Nobby didn't stop the current mayor sharing private thoughts on the current council.
Gore man siphoned cash for gambling addiction
Siphoned cash fuelled gambling, covered debts
A Gore accountancy firm worker has pleaded guilty to siphoning more than $180k from a client’s bank account to cover his own gambling addiction and debts.
Rare skinks born after mother relocated to zoo
Rare skinks born after mother relocated to zoo
They are the straw weights of the animal world.
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Woman charged over toddler's driveway death in Gore
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Woman charged over toddler's driveway death in Gore
A woman has been charged in relation to an incident in a Gore driveway on New Year’s Day that claimed the life of toddler Malakai Kumeroa.
Visions for city shared
Visions for city shared
Invercargill mayoral hopefuls shared their visions for the city at a lively candidate debate last night.
Crackdown on Gore drivers
Crackdown on Gore drivers
Police say they're disappointed at the number of people picked up for dangerous driving and other infringements during a crackdown in Gore.
Award ‘a pleasant surprise’
Award ‘a pleasant surprise’
The Eastern Southland Embroiderers’ Guild Exhibition may be over, but the winner of the people’s choice award was right back on the tools.
Inspired by drama to build model
Inspired by drama to build model
A Southern Lego master will be bringing his Downton Abbey-inspired replica to Gore this weekend for The Southland Brick Show.
Group takes aim at new sustainability initiative
Group takes aim at new sustainability initiative
All New Zealanders need an update on agricultural politics, Pomahaka farmer and Groundswell New Zealand co-founder Bryce McKenzie says.
Ploughman seeking to improve in competition
Ploughman seeking to improve in competition
Shawn McAvinue talks to Riversdale conventional class ploughman Mark Dillon in the Czech Republic capital Prague in the leadup to the 70th World Ploughing Championship.
Dog trials entertain, fundraise
Dog trials entertain, fundraise
There were dogs from here, there and everywhere at the Southern Indoor Charity Dog Trials in Gore over the weekend.
Goat hunting competition begins for a third year
Goat hunting competition begins for a third year
Goat curry is on the menu for hunting households across the country as a national competition hopes to cull wild pests ethically and not let the meat go to waste.
No fiery rhetoric in mayoral debate
No fiery rhetoric in mayoral debate
It may not have been a fireworks display, but the first Gore Mayoral Debate had the two candidates expressing their vision of the district’s future.
Polyfest returns
Polyfest returns
The best of Māori and Pasifika culture was brought to the ILT Stadium Southland stage for the first day of the Murihiku Polyfest yesterday.
High Court case and contentious letterbox drop: Who is Andrew Clark?
High Court case and contentious letterbox drop: Who is Andrew Clark?
An Invercargill mayoral candidate says he is still fit for office despite past events landing him in the headlines and court.
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Boy’s name kept on new rescue boat
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Boy’s name kept on new rescue boat
Riverton's new coastguard vessel keeps links with an historic tragedy while improving the capacity to respond to future emergencies.
Top Four beckons for Southland Boys’
Top Four beckons for Southland Boys’
Southland Boys’ have made the finals of the National First XV Championship and will chase glory for the second time in three years.
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Rural minister on ‘listening tour’
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Rural minister on ‘listening tour’
Industry, energy, genetic engineering and artificial intelligence were the hot topics at an NZ First minister’s open forum in Gore yesterday.
Accusation of high salaries taken out of context: mayor
Accusation of high salaries taken out of context: mayor
The Gore District Council had the second-highest paid chief executive position in the country for last year but the mayor says the numbers do not tell the full story.
Surrey Park grandstand project ‘crosses the finish line’
Surrey Park grandstand project ‘crosses the finish line’
An Invercargill sports facility can once again support local teams and host national competitions, following eight months of earthquake-strengthening work.