Gerrit Doppenberg

A story woven from the depths of the corrections system, towards redemption and faith, was shared at the Gore District Library last Wednesday.

The West Otago A&P Show has finished for another year, marking 111 years in Tapanui.

Hard work has paid off as local arm wrestlers crushed their goals at the national arm wrestling championships recently.

Students at Māruawai College will be looking flash as the school transitions to a new uniform — with free puffer vests for certain year groups.

Residents and visitors to Waikaia will be delighted in the new sculpture in their town, but it is only the beginning.

The White Ribbon riders set out on their South Island ride on Sunday in Gore, raising awareness to stop violence in New Zealand.

Hard work has paid off as local arm wrestlers crushed their goals at the national arm wrestling championships recently.

A good game of rugby will be played for a great cause this Saturday to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House.

A grand unveiling will happen at the Hokonui Pioneer Village and Museum on Sunday, recognising members past, and looking forward to the future.

Petrolheads from all around the district were out and about in Mataura on Sunday, as the Motoring Mad car rally kicked off for another year.

One Tapanui school has punched well above its weight, raising the most money on Wig Wednesday of any school in the country.

It seems fishing for trout is not only good for the stomach.

When you think about a garden, a bright green lawn and a flower bed probably come to mind.

Fresh barbecue, car boots filled with goodies, and the decent weather led to a great first day of the Riversdale Lions Club’s Car Boot Sale in Riversdale on Saturday.

Fifty years of service to the community has been recognised, as a stalwart Justice of the Peace hangs up his hat this month.

Schools from around rural Southland competed in the Northern Southland Cup last Thursday, giving children a great chance to mingle and compete with each other.

People lined up around the aisles to get a chance to meet a New Zealand rugby legend during his book signing in Gore last Wednesday.

The Waikaka Arts and Crafts Exhibition has stunned locals and visitors alike with a diverse collection.

On Saturday, the engines were roaring and the mud was flying around, as the Southern Trail Blazers 4WD Club’s Landslip 4x4 Rally began for another year.