Shock over burglaries in ‘hospitable’ South
Shock over burglaries in ‘hospitable’ South
After escaping a cyclone-ravaged North Island, a newcomer to Gore was burgled twice in one month, leaving him wondering what happened to southern hospitality.
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Trip back to the ’50s well worth it
Trip back to the ’50s well worth it
Through the haze of the St James Theatre in Gore shone the pastels of the 1950s, as Happy Days: A New Musical had its opening weekend.
Accused’s identity, plea still mystery
Accused’s identity, plea still mystery
The identity and plea of the man charged with manslaughter after a ute crash that claimed the life of an Otago man remains a mystery.
Man in court over Catlins crash that killed 20-year-old
Man in court over Catlins crash that killed 20-year-old
The identity and plea of the man charged with manslaughter over a ute crash that claimed the life of an Otago man remains a mystery.
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Big grins on board big rigs
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Big grins on board big rigs
A Southland event providing rides in big trucks to those with disabilities puts a smile on their faces and provides a safe space for their carers, volunteers say.
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Solution ‘close’ for drinking water: Bell
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Solution ‘close’ for drinking water: Bell
The Gore district mayor says while Greenpeace has valid concerns about the region’s drinking water, the environmental organisation’s efforts have been misdirected, untimely and potentially inaccurate.
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Reported Te Anau sighting not confirmed
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Reported Te Anau sighting not confirmed
Police say a sighting of a missing French student in Te Anau, just days after his disappearance from Piha in 2020, cannot be confirmed.
Meals on Wheels seek volunteers
Meals on Wheels seek volunteers
Whether it is once a month or a twice a year, Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteers to deliver to those who are in need.
Previously convicted woman jailed for thefts
Previously convicted woman jailed for thefts
A Mataura woman with more than 90 previous shoplifting convictions has been jailed for more retail theft across Southland.
Drink-driver accused of drinking prior to sentencing
Drink-driver accused of drinking prior to sentencing
A Southland man who drove his family home while twice over the legal limit was accused of having alcohol on his breath during sentencing, a court has heard.
Valued art, but not valuable
Valued art, but not valuable
The works on show at the Eastern Southland Gallery have one thing in common: they did not cost the collector a cent.
Ex-minister hits out at pine carbon farming
Ex-minister hits out at pine carbon farming
A tree industry expert and former minister of forestry has condemned "lock and leave" carbon farming, but says you still can not tell farmers what to do with their land.
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No stopping 'tireless search' for son
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No stopping 'tireless search' for son
The parents of a missing French exchange student believed to have been last sighted in Te Anau more than five years ago have been moved by the kindness of Kiwis.
Award-winning creations inspired by family, fauna
Award-winning creations inspired by family, fauna
New Zealand fauna and a pair of purple hot pants were the seeds of ideas that became Gore’s prizewinning garments at the 2025 MLT Hokonui Fashion Design Awards.
Man wanted to sexually abuse 4-year-old
Man wanted to sexually abuse 4-year-old
A Southland man caught with child-abuse videos spoke online about his desire to abuse a 4-year-old, a court has heard.
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Previously convicted woman jailed for thefts
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Previously convicted woman jailed for thefts
A Mataura woman with over 90 previous shoplifting convictions has been jailed for more retail theft across Southland.
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Pensioner must pay for purloined petrol
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Pensioner must pay for purloined petrol
A transient 78-year-old convicted fraudster has been given a good behaviour bond for petrol drive-offs across Canterbury and Central Otago.
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Drink-driver accused of drinking prior to sentencing
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Drink-driver accused of drinking prior to sentencing
A Southland man who drove his family home while twice over the legal limit was accused of having alcohol on his breath during sentencing, a court has heard.
Name suppression for man charged over fatal crash
Identity of 20-year-old man charged over fatal ute crash suppressed
The identity of the man charged with manslaughter over a ute crash that claimed the life of an Otago man will remain secret - for now.
Name suppression for man charged over ute crash death
Name suppression for man charged over ute crash death
The identity of the man charged with manslaughter over a ute crash that claimed the life of an Otago man will remain secret - for now.