Ex-cop's life spiralled into violence
The court was told how the former NZ police constable confronted an ex-colleague, and asked him "what the f*** are you smiling at?" before punching him multiple times in the face.
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Wife’s death careless, not intentional: judge
Wife’s death careless, not intentional: judge
Just days after his careless driving claimed his wife’s life, a 76-year-old Italian tourist admitted the charge in court so he could fly home to grieve.
Decision to drive drunk after hen party ‘fall from grace’
Decision to drive drunk after hen party ‘fall from grace’
A hen’s party reveller caught last Christmas almost four times over the limit told the court her morning-after drink-driving was a fall from grace.
Have a go for women, youngsters
Have a go for women, youngsters
A Southland car club held its annual youth and women-focused event this month, giving participants a safe, controlled environment to have their first skid in a paddock.
Careless driving causing child’s death admitted
Careless driving causing child’s death admitted
A woman has admitted to carelessly driving in a Gore driveway, causing the death of a toddler.
Shakespeare’s raw emotion serves film well
Shakespeare’s raw emotion serves film well
If you have not heard already: bring tissues for Hamnet.
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Decision to drive drunk ‘fall from grace’
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Decision to drive drunk ‘fall from grace’
A hens party reveller caught last Christmas drink-driving almost four times over the limit had fallen from grace, a court has heard.
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Working holiday cut after drunken crash
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Working holiday cut after drunken crash
A Welshman on a working holiday visa has cut his stay short after crashing his car into a power pole while drink-driving.
Italian tourist admits causing crash that killed wife
Italian tourist admits causing crash that killed wife
A 76-year-old Italian tourist who broke down in court over causing his wife's death in a crash will now fly home to grieve.
Shearers begin chase for points
Shearers begin chase for points
A big weekend of shearing kicked off the season in Southland, with Lumsden setting the pace as competitors began their push towards World Championship selection.
Woman pleads guilty in Gore toddler's death
Woman pleads guilty in Gore toddler's death
A woman has admitted to carelessly driving in a Gore driveway, causing the death of a toddler.
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'Lost control': Man threw trolley at alleged sex abuser
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'Lost control': Man threw trolley at alleged sex abuser
A Gore man who threw a supermarket trolley at a man accused of sexually violating his niece is ashamed of taking justice into his own hands.
Elderly Italian tourist sobs as he admits causing crash that killed wife
Elderly Italian tourist sobs as he admits causing crash that killed wife
A 76-year-old Italian tourist who broke down in court over causing his wife's death in a Southland crash will now fly home to grieve.
Exhibition to support local arts projects
Exhibition to support local arts projects
An archive of prints from a long-standing Auckland studio is on show and for sale at a Gore art gallery, with proceeds supporting the studio’s legacy and Gore arts.
Shearers begin chase for points
Shearers begin chase for points
A big weekend of shearing kicked off the season in Southland, with Lumsden setting the pace as competitors began their push towards World Championship selection.
Strong turnout as rodeo satisfies
Strong turnout as rodeo satisfies
The Mataura Rodeo organisers got their wish on Saturday, with its highest turnout in seven years, split-second competitions and an "electric" atmosphere.
Cool conditions favour competitors in Trainwreck Trail
Cool conditions favour competitors in Trainwreck Trail
Cool conditions set the scene for a rural running and biking event on Saturday morning, with winners on foot and pedal taking home a range of prizes.
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Taxidermy jungle spot to ‘unwind’
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Taxidermy jungle spot to ‘unwind’
Mike Rodgers can’t stop finding additions for his jungle taxidermy, Ella Scott-Fleming reports.
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Mullet chopped in honour of friend
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Mullet chopped in honour of friend
A Gore boy shaved off his mullet last week in honour of his friend who died from a rare form of epilepsy in September.
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Two avoid prison for family violence
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Two avoid prison for family violence
Two offenders narrowly avoided prison after taking rehabilitative steps, amid warnings from a southern judge that family violence is at almost epidemic levels nationally.