Ella Scott-Fleming

Scooter driver’s 8th drink-driving conviction given

A serial drink-driver, who has spent time in prison for his crimes, has been convicted of driving home drunk for the eighth time, this time on a scooter.

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Tournament to mark milestone with star-studded event

Ready to fight on Saturday are (from left) Mark Stewart, Ryan McFaul, Karina Barlow, Bayden...

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Tournament to mark milestone with star-studded event

Some heavy-hitters are getting into the ring for the 20th anniversary of a boxing tournament this coming weekend.

Disquiet over farm conversions to forestry

The practice of destocking land to plant trees, labelled a scam by one critic, was clamped down...

Disquiet over farm conversions to forestry

In the past seven years, an area larger than Stewart Island has been converted into forestry across New Zealand, and Eastern Southland has not escaped its impact.

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Scooter driver sentenced

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Scooter driver sentenced

A serial drink-driver, who has spent time in prison for his crimes, has been convicted of driving home drunk for the eighth time, this time on a scooter.

‘Gold rush’ of planting predicted

More former beef and sheep farming land is being converted into forestry. PHOTO: ALLIED PRESS FILES

‘Gold rush’ of planting predicted

An area larger than the size of Stewart Island has been converted into forestry in the past seven years across the country and Eastern Southland is not immune from its impact.

Fashions of past decades focus of charity fundraiser

Models parade the catwalk at Waikaia Fashion Extravaganza on Saturday. PHOTO: ELLA SCOTT-FLEMING

Fashions of past decades focus of charity fundraiser

A Waikaia fashion show was a riotous success as local shepherds and retired models donned outfits from days of old and strutted down the runway for a charitable triple-threat.

Soderbergh’s take on the spy thriller strikes a chord

Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender star in Black Bag. Photo: TNS

Soderbergh’s take on the spy thriller strikes a chord

Hollywood director Steven Soderbergh has enjoyed a productive second wind after announcing his retirement in 2013.

Peafowl set to get new home

Feeding the two peafowl a treat in their enclosure in the aviary of the Gore Public Garden is...

Peafowl set to get new home

Gore's beloved peafowl are to be re-homed after the council said it had received numerous complaints about the wellbeing of the birds.

Harris joins forces with son of country legend

Former Southlander Kylie Harris is touring Aotearoa and Australia this month. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Harris joins forces with son of country legend

In a full-circle moment, Southland’s very own country music export is back touring the South Island with the son of legend Charley Pride, whose music she grew up listening to in Edendale.

Group not yet celebrating wind farm decision

Group not yet celebrating wind farm decision

The group set up to oppose the declined Slopedown wind farm is not celebrating yet.

Statue off for makeover

The Hands of Fame statue is carted away for repairs. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Statue off for makeover

After 20 years, Gore’s guitar statue is getting a much-needed facelift and will be back just in time for the country music festival in May.

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Group not yet celebrating wind farm decision

West Catlins Preservation Society spokesman Dean Rabbidge. Photo: ODT files

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Group not yet celebrating wind farm decision

The group set up to oppose the declined Slopedown wind farm is not celebrating yet.

Statue off for makeover

After 20 years, Gore’s guitar statue is getting a much-needed facelift and will be back just in time for the country music festival in May.

$130k fine for farm discharge

A Mataura dairy farmer has been fined $130,000 for contaminating a nearby stream with effluent resulting in the death of thousands of eels and other threatened marine life.

Emotional victory

Hokonui U18 marching team, now three-time national champions are (back, from left) Tracy McDonald...

Emotional victory

Hokonui’s marching girls were in tears after a "tough" performance at their third national championship last weekend.

Cider tasting marks season at distillery

Cider tasting marks season at distillery

An Autumn’s Harvest event will be held at the Old Hokonui Museum & Distillery, where attendees will be able to taste apple cider brewed by the museum’s own in-house distiller, Steve Nally.

Show at risk due to numbers

Riversdale Arts president Christine O’Connor says more help is need to ensure the Riversdale Arts...

Show at risk due to numbers

A Riversdale art show that has been running for 50 years may be cancelled this winter due to a lack of volunteers.

Goal to make town known for bike trails

Working on a community bike track in Reaby Rd is retiree Maurice Broome. PHOTO: ELLA SCOTT-FLEMING

Goal to make town known for bike trails

A lone retiree has been working away on a community bike trail in Gore with the generous help of some local landowners.

Gold Guitars’ 50th to feature past winners

Gore musician Ron Mitchell is putting on a show to promote his new album. Photo: supplied

Gold Guitars’ 50th to feature past winners

As country music’s popularity surges across the globe, Eastern Southland is also lapping up the growing interest in the genre.

$130K fine for discharge from farm

Some of the thousands of dead eels in the Low Burn Stream near Mataura. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

$130K fine for discharge from farm

A Mataura dairy farmer has been fined $130,000 for contaminating a nearby stream with effluent resulting in the death of thousands of eels and other threatened marine life.

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