New structure for council confirmed
The Gore District Council has introduced its new portfolio system, overhauling and streamlining local governance in the region.
Offending ‘the most serious of its type’
Offending ‘the most serious of its type’
Following the sentencing of disgraced former accountant Glen Grieve, The Ensign can finally release the document that condemned his offending two years earlier.
Information on assault sought
Information on assault sought
An Edendale man was assaulted after being lured from his home late on Saturday night to help a woman claiming to have a flat tyre.
Looking back
Looking back
This black and white photograph depicts workers at the Mataura meat processing plant in the 1920s or 1930s.
Registration for 20th trail open
Registration for 20th trail open
Twenty years is nothing to sniff at.
Our people
Our people
Blake Weir and Hannah Reid were out and about at Motoring Mad this past weekend in Mataura.
Pupils thrilled by Paralympian
Pupils thrilled by Paralympian
A St Mary’s pupil’s gold medal effort has brought a Paralympics legend to Gore.
Uncertainty over eviction day for campground
Uncertainty over eviction day for campground
As eviction day looms for the Gore Motor Camp, neither the leaseholder nor the tenants nor the council know what will happen when the deadline arrives tomorrow.
Theft took heavy toll, victims say
Theft took heavy toll, victims say
Angry and betrayed, the victims of a Gore accounting assistant say his offending — stealing more than $180,000 from them — tore apart their family and business.
Misinformation risk over tour, councillor says
Misinformation risk over tour, councillor says
A farming activist group is fundraising to bring a former member of the Trump administration and climate change sceptic to New Zealand.
Case delayed
Case delayed
The court appearance of a Southland man charged under the Resource Management Act will now be held early next year.
Flower beds dressed for summer
Flower beds dressed for summer
After a striking purple and white display at Gore roundabouts and nature strips, it is time for the council gardeners’ summer changeover.
Tap water testing event to be held
Tap water testing event to be held
Focusing on what it sees as an "at risk" rural community, Greenpeace is hosting a tap water testing event in Gore tomorrow.
Award lauds commitment
Award lauds commitment
Gore athlete Millie McFadzien was recognised during the ILT Academy Southland’s end of year celebrations in Invercargill last week.
Century of community protection
Century of community protection
It was a weekend for the history books as the Mataura Volunteer Fire Brigade celebrated its 100th anniversary on Saturday.
Recycling uptake ‘really positive’
Recycling uptake ‘really positive’
After a five year break, the council says Gore has made a "strong start" to the return of kerbside recycling.
Show a must for longtime attendees
Show a must for longtime attendees
Loading up the trailer with five South Devon cattle for a 600km road trip is an annual affair for Southland’s Eden family, who have attended Canterbury A&P Shows for the past 24 years.
Vampire braves sunny day at ‘Motoring Mad’ car rally
Vampire braves sunny day at ‘Motoring Mad’ car rally
A "great selection" of cars were out and about on Sunday’s sunny afternoon at the "Motoring Mad" car rally at Tulloch Park in Mataura — including a 1967 VK Vampire.
Gore water ski team wins Waikato event
Gore water ski team wins Waikato event
A fantastic effort at the Bridge 2 Bridge Waterski Classic race up north brought waterski racing glory back to Gore, and a first-time win for Enforcer Racing.
Children given early entry to art collecting
Children given early entry to art collecting
Budding young art collectors will be lining up at Eastern Southland Gallery next weekend for the chance to buy a print by a major New Zealand or international artist.