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Expansion ‘positive’ for wider region
A $150 million investment into a southern town’s biggest employer will be tremendous boon to the Southland community, resident and Southland district councillor Paul Duffy says.
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Feathery friend in town
Feathery friend in town
A kākā appears to have become a resident in an Eastern Southland township.
Less mask-wearing influences flu surge
Less mask-wearing influences flu surge
The absence of mask-wearing since the Covid-19 pandemic has influenced an influenza breakout this winter, a local health manager says.
Performing a great learning exercise: principal
Performing a great learning exercise: principal
Before taking to the big stage, one school took to the courtyard to showcase its Mīharo Murihiku Polyfest performance to members of the Hokonui Rūnanga.
Unclaimed dogs down this year: council
Unclaimed dogs down this year: council
You ain’t nothing but a pound dog — or at least that was the case for some dogs in the Gore District last year, but the song is different this year.
Reactions to new curriculum mixed
Reactions to new curriculum mixed
Two Gore primary school principals have had contrasting reactions to the announcement of a new structured maths curriculum.
Another successful tournament for South’s young ice hockey talents
Another successful tournament for South’s young ice hockey talents
An ice hockey tournament held at the weekend was a success, an organiser says.
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Town gains new feathery resident
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Town gains new feathery resident
A kākā appears to have become a resident in an Eastern Southland township.
Sister city proposal not ‘dead’
Sister city proposal not ‘dead’
A proposal for a second sister city is not dead in the water for a southern town, its mayor says.
School closes due to sickness
School closes due to sickness
Illness has hit some Northern Southland schools hard, with one forced to close for a day and another missing over a quarter of its staff and students at times.
Board member’s service recognised
Board member’s service recognised
Not everyone is recognised as a super human.
Southern athlete part of winning NZ running team
Southern athlete part of winning NZ running team
An Eastern Southland runner has described getting a gold medal at an international race as a "bit of a bonus".
Uncovered history contains Gore links
Uncovered history contains Gore links
The decision to research the lives of her grandparents led one author to discover a strong family connection to Gore.
Award for ‘SuperHuman’ efforts
Award for ‘SuperHuman’ efforts
Not everyone is recognised as a super human.
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Call to back up health report with ‘meaningful resources’
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Call to back up health report with ‘meaningful resources’
A Southern hospital executive has called a new report on rural health services "groundhog day".
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Nanning sister city proposal not dead, Bell says
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Nanning sister city proposal not dead, Bell says
A proposal for a second sister city is not dead in the water for a southern town, its mayor says.
Fear becomes reality for Te Tipua principal
Fear becomes reality for Te Tipua principal
Gareth Scott "always had a little bit of fear" that one day he would suffer a heart attack similar to his late father.
Cr believes rubbish dumping getting worse on riverbanks
Cr believes rubbish dumping getting worse on riverbanks
Litter on riverbanks in the Gore district is getting worse and dumping rubbish is becoming more common, a Gore District Council committee meeting heard last week.
Future ‘really bright’ for combined team
Future ‘really bright’ for combined team
An expanded southern rugby championship has been one of the best things that could happen for a combined schools First XV.
Seven wins for St Peter’s First XV
Seven wins for St Peter’s First XV
St Peter’s College has had another successful rugby campaign.