Day on building nitrate-busting wet lands
Day on building nitrate-busting wet lands
A Gore dairy farmer says the $5000 wetlands built on his property have lowered nitrates in its creek by 30%.
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Hunter’s death ‘a terrible accident’
Hunter’s death ‘a terrible accident’
The death of a Dunedin hunter in rugged West Otago terrain was a terrible accident, a coroner has found.
Increasing demand for support services
Increasing demand for support services
A Gore social services manager said there was a rise in families walking through her door, but she had also seen an increase in donations and support from the community.
Local a finalist in manu champs
Local a finalist in manu champs
A Gore lifeguard is off to a flying start on the national manu tour, topping her category in the first Dunedin stop.
Farmer fined $35k for Nait violations
Farmer fined $35k for Nait violations
A Gore farmer who was fined $35,000 for not declaring his cattle had repeated warnings from the Ministry for Primary Industries before being charged, a court heard.
Old butchery now a ‘unique’ home
Old butchery now a ‘unique’ home
A former East Gore butchery was "just a concrete shell" before a Southland builder converted it into what is being described as a "unique" two-bedroom home.
Event showcase for young talent
Event showcase for young talent
There were winners from across Southland at the Gore croquet greens on Sunday, with a young player matching, and sometimes beating, competitors decades older.
Snacks have trade booming
Snacks have trade booming
Novelty snacks made popular by social media have made their way down to a Gore dairy.
Sun shines in support of Toot for Tucker initiative
Sun shines in support of Toot for Tucker initiative
The sun came out for the Gore Valley Lions Club’s "Toot for Tucker" event in Gore and surrounding towns, which meant more donations than usual.
Children’s painting workshop on offer
Children’s painting workshop on offer
A children’s painting workshop in Riversdale this weekend will teach students techniques for using paint to create their own "galaxy".
‘They are the future of St John’
‘They are the future of St John’
A cadet prizegiving in Gore last week celebrated the future of Hato Hone St John.
Dunedin hunter’s death ‘a terrible accident’
Dunedin hunter’s death ‘a terrible accident’
The death of a Dunedin hunter in rugged West Otago terrain was a terrible accident, a coroner has found.
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Whanau to make splash at world champs
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Whanau to make splash at world champs
A Gore lifeguard who will be competing in the Manu World Champs tomorrow with her two sons says the national dive-bombing competition is about spending quality time with her whanau.
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Brother’s assault seems forgiven
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Brother’s assault seems forgiven
After a day and night of heavy drinking following their grandfather’s unveiling, a Gore man got into a fight with his brother, fractured his eye socket, broke his nose and gave him two black eyes.
Farmer fined $35k for Nait violations
Farmer fined $35k for Nait violations
A Gore farmer who was fined $35,000 for not declaring his cattle had multiple warnings from the Ministry for Primary Industries before being charged, a court heard.
Gore farmer's failings 'unacceptable biosecurity risk'
Gore farmer's failings 'unacceptable biosecurity risk'
A Gore farmer who was fined $35,000 for not declaring his cattle had multiple warnings from the Ministry for Primary Industries, before being charged, a court heard.
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Drink-driving courier driver swerved into traffic, crashed
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Drink-driving courier driver swerved into traffic, crashed
A Gore courier driver, who twice swerved into oncoming traffic before crashing, admitted to having a "couple of wines" before getting behind the wheel.
Schools commit to Treaty
Schools commit to Treaty
Several Gore schools are following a nationwide trend of reaffirming their obligation to "give effect" to the Treaty of Waitangi, despite a government rule change.
Mayor, Greenpeace at odds over test
Mayor, Greenpeace at odds over test
As a nitrate tap-water testing roadshow rolled into Gore last week, so did a clash over credibility.
Sun has A&P attendees sweltering
Sun has A&P attendees sweltering
The sun came out for the West Otago A&P Show at Tapanui on Saturday.