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Flowers fitting feature of 100th birthday
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Flowers fitting feature of 100th birthday
One of South Otago’s more green-fingered residents enjoyed a suitably floral centenary celebration in Balclutha yesterday.
Richard Davison
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‘No fuel’ sign spurs speculation
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‘No fuel’ sign spurs speculation
Drivers travelling south from Dunedin can expect a dry reception from one of their regular fuel stops for the foreseeable future, although the owners are remaining tight-lipped as to the cause.
Crimes seen as part of increasing trend
Crimes seen as part of increasing trend
A rural industry spokesman has described recent burglary and vandalism in his patch as "cowardly and malicious", as police continue to hunt the offenders.
Slice of life
Slice of life
Gore Wanderers AFC players Ashton Wadsworth and Corey Feenstra share their predictions for the Euro 2024 football tournament taking place in Germany this month.
Skilled youth rhetoricians battle it out in contest
Skilled youth rhetoricians battle it out in contest
Southern youngsters wowed judges at this year’s Gore River Valley Lions Young Speechmaker Competition in Gore on Sunday.
Council overlooking own rules: therapist
Council overlooking own rules: therapist
A Gore massage therapist and rongoā Māori practitioner says Gore District Council is wilfully disregarding the health benefits of the indigenous and other therapeutic services she offers.
Crimes seen as part of increasing trend
Crimes seen as part of increasing trend
A rural industry spokesman has described recent burglary and vandalism in his patch as "cowardly and malicious", as police continue to hunt for the offenders.
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Rates set at 14%; down from signalled 20%
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Rates set at 14%; down from signalled 20%
Clutha ratepayers will have a lower-than-expected rates increase this coming year, despite continuing capital project cost blowouts due to inflation.
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Dispute over status of Pixie Well
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Dispute over status of Pixie Well
A Gore massage therapist and rongoā Māori practitioner says Gore District Council is wilfully disregarding the health benefits of the indigenous and other therapeutic services she offers.
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Main street upgrade scaled back to near budget
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Main street upgrade scaled back to near budget
A key South Otago civic enhancement project will be scaled down to remain close to budget.
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Rural crimes seen as part of increasing trend
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Rural crimes seen as part of increasing trend
A rural industry spokesman has described recent burglary and vandalism in his patch as "cowardly and malicious", as police continue to hunt the offenders.
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18-lot subdivision gains consent
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18-lot subdivision gains consent
A subdivision at remote coastal community Toko Mouth looks set to go ahead, following consent approval by an independent commissioner.
Flying the flag for Gore
Flying the flag for Gore
Local talent flew the flag for Gore at country music showcase the Gold Guitars on Sunday night, alongside the best in the country.
‘Overwhelming’ start to reign
‘Overwhelming’ start to reign
This year’s Gore Country Music Queen says taking part in the event surpassed all her expectations.
Gold Guitars victory 'a dream come true'
Gold Guitars victory 'a dream come true'
This year's Gold Guitars winner says taking first place in the premier country music competition in Gore was a "dream come true".
Team effort changed busy-bee industry: apiculturist
Team effort changed busy-bee industry: apiculturist
Milburn beekeeper and apiculture industry stalwart Allan McCaw (known as Allen) has received an MNZM for his services to apiculture.
Fond memories of my Kiwi re-education in Gore
Fond memories of my Kiwi re-education in Gore
It was with a little nostalgia and not a little pleasure I wound my way back into Gore last week.
Double celebration for 200th rugby game
Double celebration for 200th rugby game
A Southland rugby family picked up an extra player earlier this month, leading to an unexpected double celebratory double.
World champs competitor keen to promote local businesses
World champs competitor keen to promote local businesses
A top Gore sportswoman wants to put local businesses in the international limelight as she heads to the world champs later this year.
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'Are you happy for our old people to be in tents?'
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Call for local govt to help struggling seniors
A senior citizens advocate says older people are in imminent crisis, and has appealed to local government to intervene.