Stags embrace rural roots with club visits Mataura junior players had the chance to throw a rugby ball around with some of their sporting idols last Tuesday.
Tree removal courting ‘disaster’ Tree removal courting ‘disaster’ Gore Tennis Club members are disappointed the gold Cypress trees that ran the length of the back of the courts have been cut down.
Nature theme of mixed art exhibition Nature theme of mixed art exhibition Diane Young has been exploring different art forms for about 30 years but has recently been inspired to paint dressmaker’s mannequins.
St Peter’s draw with league leaders St Peter’s draw with league leaders A "blinder" of a third quarter has helped St Peter’s College A draw with competition leaders Ex High.
Ice water in their veins Ice water in their veins The Otago Southland Ice Figure Skating Championships were held in Gore on Saturday.
Course draws creativity Course draws creativity Some keen Eastern Southlanders have put their holiday time to good use by learning a new skill.
Spectacular special effects in tornado country Spectacular special effects in tornado country After watching Twisters I have made a note to myself not to visit the United States — or anywhere in the world — in tornado season.
Birthday celebrated in tandem Birthday celebrated in tandem Identical twins Jim and George Simpson celebrated their 93rd birthday at Enliven Resthaven Village last week.
St Peter’s principal hands in notice St Peter’s principal hands in notice St Peter’s College principal Tara Quinney has resigned.
Wyndham celebrate Wyndham celebrate Wyndham have dug deep to lift the Ack Soper Shield for the fourth time in eight years.
Albion just miss out on premier crown Albion just miss out on premier crown The Albion women’s rugby team might not have got the result they wanted but have done themselves proud, coach Kevin Holland says.
Club raises a toast to celebrate half century Club raises a toast to celebrate half century The Gore Toastmasters Club has celebrated 50 years of helping people grow their communication skills.
Fiction, fact blur in quirky moon-landing romance Fiction, fact blur in quirky moon-landing romance Fly me to the Moon is a tongue-in-cheek version of the leadup and successful 1969 launch of the Apollo 11 rocket which landed two Americans on the moon.
Wanderers remain unbeaten at home Wanderers remain unbeaten at home Gore Wanderers have continued their unbeaten run at home this season, beating Waihopai 12-0 on Saturday.
Libraries ‘well-used’, hours change Libraries ‘well-used’, hours change Gore District libraries are being well-used by residents, library manager Emma Sherie says.
Pioneer ‘Pies’ turn game Pioneer ‘Pies’ turn game The MLT Pioneer Red netball team clawed back a 10-goal deficit to pip Wyndham at the post on Saturday.
Nelson ‘excited’ to put on fern for NZ Nelson ‘excited’ to put on fern for NZ An "excited" former St Peter’s College pupil will pull on the All White jersey and represent his country later this month.
Better marks for Gore leadership Better marks for Gore leadership Gore District Mayor Ben Bell and councillors have received an improved grade for their leadership performance.
Slice of life Slice of life The Gore District Council hosted Kāhui Whetū at the Gore Gardens on Thursday night as part of the district’s Matariki celebrations.
Splash of colour Splash of colour Matariki, the Māori New Year, was celebrated at several events in the Gore District.