Young star emulates mother with award
A young Gore musician is following directly in her mum’s footsteps by winning Junior Country Music Entertainer of the Year.
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Achievements celebrated
Achievements celebrated
This year marks 100 years of Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) and for one former president, the anniversary is a reminder of the organisation’s achievements, big and small.
School lunch comments disappoint Allergy NZ
School lunch comments disappoint Allergy NZ
A Gore community board member has doubled down on comments calling food allergies "natural selection", after the introduction of more allergy-friendly school lunches.
Ex-resident threatened camp staff with knife
Ex-resident threatened camp staff with knife
A week after Gore Motor Camp was shut down by the council, a former resident has been sentenced for threatening camp staff with a knife and breaking a window.
Teen drove drunk, did burnout after funeral
Teen drove drunk, did burnout after funeral
A Gore teenager has been convicted of drink-driving and doing a burnout after the funeral of a fellow car enthusiast last month.
Manslaughter accused’s name still suppressed
Manslaughter accused’s name still suppressed
Name suppression continues for a Southland man charged with manslaughter, despite his identity being known by many in his small rural community.
Man sent violent porn videos to teen, threatened life
Man sent violent porn videos to teen, threatened life
A South Otago man befriended a 15-year-old girl online and bought her soft toys before telling her she would pay him back with sexual favours.
100 years of supporting rural women
100 years of supporting rural women
This year marks 100 years of Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) and for one former president, the anniversary is a reminder of the organisation’s achievements, big and small.
Backers, critics unhappy at Bill
Backers, critics unhappy at Bill
Both farming and forestry leaders say they are unhappy with new rules intended to limit how much farmland is converted to exotic forest.
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Forestry conversion Act fails to please either side
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Forestry conversion Act fails to please either side
Farming and forestry leaders say they are unhappy with new rules intended to limit how much farmland is converted to exotic forest.
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School lunch comments disappoint Allergy NZ
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School lunch comments disappoint Allergy NZ
A Gore community board member has doubled down on comments calling food allergies "natural selection", after the introduction of more allergy-friendly school lunches.
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Ex-resident threatened campground staff with knife
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Ex-resident threatened campground staff with knife
A week after Gore Motor Camp was shut down by the council, a former resident has been sentenced for threatening camp staff with a knife and breaking a window.
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Gore teen drove drunk and did burnout after friend's funeral
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Gore teen drove drunk and did burnout after friend's funeral
A Gore teenager has been convicted of drink-driving and doing a burnout after the funeral of a fellow car enthusiast last month.
When elephants were on the streets of Gore
Colourised photo brings back memories
A man who runs a Southland social media history account said he struck gold with a colourised photo of elephants in Gore.
Man sent violent porn videos to teen and threatened her life
Man sent violent porn videos to teen and threatened her life
A South Otago man befriended a 15-year-old girl online and bought her soft toys before telling her she would pay him back with sexual favours.
River view vital: council
River view vital: council
Vandalism of a river camera last month has prompted Environment Southland to remind the public of the importance of waterway monitoring.
Motor camp’s fall into disrepair ‘quite sad’
Motor camp’s fall into disrepair ‘quite sad’
A past owner of the Gore Motor Camp, who remembers it as a thriving holiday spot, says it is a shame the park has deteriorated and is closing.
Injured rugby player transferred to Dunedin
Injured rugby player transferred to Dunedin
The talented Southland rugby player who fell from a roof in the student quarter has been transferred to Dunedin Hospital as his condition improves, a family friend says.
Manslaughter accused’s name still suppressed
Manslaughter accused’s name still suppressed
Name suppression continues for a Southland man charged with manslaughter, despite his identity being known by many in his small rural community.
Trio brings jazz fusion back to Gore
Trio brings jazz fusion back to Gore
A jazz fusion trio, who blend celtic, pop and rock influences into their music, are returning to Gore next month.