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Campaign to improve aviary continues
A Southland woman, whose tireless campaigning to the Gore District Council resulted in the rehoming of peafowl, is still unhappy with the conditions of the town’s aviary.
Ella Scott-Fleming
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Organic farmer busted for guns and cannabis
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Organic farmer says illegal guns 'to protect his veggies'
A South Otago organic farmer had cannabis growing on his rural property and a safe full of guns under his bed, a court has heard.
Crash into cattle causes memory loss
Crash into cattle causes memory loss
A Southland woman has been left with memory loss and mounting bills after crashing her vehicle into cows wandering on a state highway.
GP honoured, warns of health funding
GP honoured, warns of health funding
A nationally honoured Southland GP is concerned about government funding focus on virtual and after-hours treatment as opposed to the face-to-face, personalised care her practice can offer.
Rural mental health advocate retires
Rural mental health advocate retires
After 18 years, a Southland man is stepping down from his role with Rural Support Trust, while still keeping his mental health workshop project, which he began in Gore.
Students make up for canteen loss
Students make up for canteen loss
After the loss of their school canteen, a group of industrious Gore students have seen a gap in the market, selling cheese rolls for charity and school credit.
Line dancers step out at festival
Line dancers step out at festival
A band from the North Island squeezed in some line dancing in Southland last week before taking to the stage later that night for Gore’s country music festival.
Organisers pull out stops for record numbers
Organisers pull out stops for record numbers
As record number of contestants converged on Gore for the New Zealand Gold Guitar Awards, organisers put systems in place to handle the churn of more than 800 musical entries.
Mullets, utes, dogs on show at muster
Mullets, utes, dogs on show at muster
An annual Ute Muster, as part of Bayleys Tussock Country music festival, featured a mullet contest where generational supporters of the hairstyle competed to see who had the best ’80s-inspired locks.
Hoggard: Can’t ‘smash through’ change
Hoggard: Can’t ‘smash through’ change
Act New Zealand MP Andrew Hoggard visited Gore last week to speak on issues facing local producers, including the conversion of farms to forests, but said changes to the surrounding law were not...
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Awards organisers pull out stops for record numbers
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Awards organisers pull out stops for record numbers
As a record number of contestants swarm Gore for the Gold Guitar Awards, organisers say they have systems, and added venues and vehicles, in place to handle more than 800 musical entries.
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Cow crash causes memory loss and nightmares
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Cow crash causes memory loss and nightmares
A Southland woman has been left with memory loss and mounting bills after crashing her vehicle into cows wandering on a state highway.
Line dancers stepping out
Line dancers stepping out
A band from the Far North squeezed in some line dancing in Southland yesterday, before taking to the stage last night for Gore’s country music festival.
Mullets, utes, dogs on show at muster
Mullets, utes, dogs on show at muster
An annual Ute Muster, as part of Bayleys Tussock Country music festival, featured a mullet contest where generational supporters of the hairstyle competed to see who had the best ’80s-inspired locks.
Serving up breakfast with a side of live music
Serving up breakfast with a side of live music
There will be music in the air all around town at Bayleys Tussock Country this weekend, starting with a helping of live entertainment each morning from a Main St cafe.
Hoggard: Can’t ‘smash through’ change
Hoggard: Can’t ‘smash through’ change
Act New Zealand MP Andrew Hoggard visited Gore this week to speak on issues facing local producers, including the conversion of farms to forests, but said changes to the surrounding law were not...
Get ready for St Peter’s ‘Oliver!’
Get ready for St Peter’s ‘Oliver!’
A Gore Secondary School will be considering itself part of the Oliver! family next week, premiering its take on the West End to Broadway musical at the Saint James.
Music festival one of many stops on working holiday
Music festival one of many stops on working holiday
Country music enthusiasts, musicians and other festival-goers have rolled into Gore for its country music festival, and so too have its volunteers.
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Mullets on show at muster
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Mullets on show at muster
An annual Ute Muster, as part of Gore’s Tussock Country festival, featured a mullet contest where generational supporters of the hairstyle competed to see who had the best ’80s-inspired locks.
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Neilson awarded Country Music Honour
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Neilson awarded Country Music Honour
A piece of country royalty was beamed into Gore last night.