Pupils relish visit from rescue chopper cyclists
A close encounter with cow poo did not deter TV personality Paddy Gower from turning out at Gore Main School on Friday during the annual Westpac Chopper Bike Ride fundraiser.
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‘Age-old tradition’ continued
‘Age-old tradition’ continued
Māruawai College’s year 13 prefects laced up their dancing shoes last week for their annual variety concert.
Festival opens door to next generation
Festival opens door to next generation
There were sparkly dresses, colourful tutus and tassels galore at the Gore Town & Country Club on Saturday when it hosted the 18th Southland Festival of Dance.
Some of production’s lead roles go to locals
Some of production’s lead roles go to locals
Two Gore locals are taking on lead roles in the West Otago Theatrical Society production of Jesus Christ Superstar in June and July at MLT Community Theatre in Tapanui.
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Limited licence denied, public safety risk a factor
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Limited licence denied, public safety risk a factor
A Lumsden woman’s bid to keep her driver’s licence was rejected after police deemed her a risk to public safety.
Baker rises to challenge
Baker rises to challenge
A Tapanui dairy farmer is taking to the kitchen to raise money for Starship Children’s Hospital.
Teen to represent New Zealand
Teen to represent New Zealand
A Wyndham teen is to compete in China as a member of the New Zealand Pony Club Association (NZPCA) team later this month.
Decorated athlete makes NZ team
Decorated athlete makes NZ team
A Menzies College student who has taken home a trove of silverware in athletics will represent New Zealand at the the Oceania Athletics Championships.
Resilient teacher steps up for world champs
Resilient teacher steps up for world champs
A past plagued with injury has not deterred Menzies College teacher Carl Lambert from keeping his love of football alive.
Giving back to the community through music and faith
Giving back to the community through music and faith
A Gore man says discovering his faith gave him a new lease for life.
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Tears flow as Gore mum sentenced for son’s driveway death
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Tears flow as Gore mum sentenced for son’s driveway death
A woman who caused the death of her 3-year-old son in Gore will never be forgiven, the child’s father says.
Work behind scenes supports community
Work behind scenes supports community
A member of an organisation working to improve the lives of women and girls in Gore says they have quietly made their mark in the community.
Local history unveiled
Local history unveiled
A kiosk showcasing the history of Menzies Ferry from the 1800s to today has been unveiled after four years of hard graft.
A taste of army life
A taste of army life
A training exercise at Piano Flat, Waikaka, and Dolamore Park
New golf course mower steps up to tee
New golf course mower steps up to tee
A shiny new rotary mower has arrived at the Waikaka Golf Club to replace one nearly passed its use-by date, thanks to a community fundraiser that raked in thousands of dollars.
Anzac services commemorate past and present service people
Anzac services commemorate past and present service people
Conflict and war are not confined to the past — words that echoed around the Gore district during the Anzac Day service.
Strain on school lunches
Strain on school lunches
There are concerns reduced funding to the government’s school lunch programme will continue to put the squeeze on at least one Gore school.
Film full of gore comes to Gore
Film full of gore comes to Gore
It is one thing to feel your stomach growling, it is another when a drug-induced trance brings about an appetite for human flesh.
Show to mix Irish history, music
Show to mix Irish history, music
A show replaying Irish history with curated music to match will make its way to Gore next month.
Theatre group secures funding
Theatre group secures funding
A Gore theatre group has secured $10,000 funding from the Mataura Licensing Trust (MLT) which will help it run events, including some at St James Theatre, until the end of next year.