‘Chastising’ councils won’t fix ‘valid’ issues
‘Chastising’ councils won’t fix ‘valid’ issues
Local and central government agree the current system is not sustainable, but their fingers are pointed squarely in the other’s direction.
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Siphoned funds spent on gambling, debts
Siphoned funds spent on gambling, debts
A Gore accountancy firm worker has pleaded guilty to siphoning more than $180,000 from a client’s bank account to cover his own gambling addiction and debts.
Whitebait season near
Whitebait season near
The whitebait season gets under way on Monday with hopes it will be better than last year.
New power of core boards to aid children
New power of core boards to aid children
A core board is a colourful, visual communication tool that displays fixed symbols arranged on a large board.
Aust owners witness new horse win
Aust owners witness new horse win
Most horses cross the Ditch to meet their owners.
Volunteer day chance to inform, connect
Volunteer day chance to inform, connect
People interested in volunteering, looking for fulfilling ways to spend their time or just wanting to meet new people may find what they are looking for at next month’s Ready to Volunteer Day.
Hansen brothers a champion team
Hansen brothers a champion team
Big brother presumably calls the shots.
Police vexed to catch drink-drivers
Police vexed to catch drink-drivers
Police were disappointed after Operation Bullseye uncovered several drivers who were driving dangerously and under the influence of alcohol.
Are farm kids’ activities being curtailed?
Are farm kids’ activities being curtailed?
At the beginning of the month, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke Van Velden announced she wants to discuss the thresholds for light duties children can do on farms as part of a review...
Bill fails to go far enough: farmers
Bill fails to go far enough: farmers
The Bill proposed to curb farm-to-forest conversions does not go far enough, Southland farmers say, and is too late, with whole blocks of pines visible across the region.
Rural location perfect for ceremony
Rural location perfect for ceremony
Angus and Janelle (nee Gibson) Larsen share photos of their wedding with The Ensign readers.
Māruawai College ball
Māruawai College ball
The students of Māruawai College rolled into their ball walk-through at Calvin Community Church on Friday via a colourful display of classic cars.
Demand for painting class high: teacher
Demand for painting class high: teacher
Enrolment at a Gore painting class is still going strong, as the teacher says there is a need for the creative, like-minded environment within the community.
Vehicles targeted in Gore
Vehicles targeted in Gore
Police are appealing to the public for help after vehicles were targeted at the weekend.
Local Body Elections: Southland District Council
Local Body Elections: Southland District Council
We put some important questions to the council and mayoral candidates.
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Lego MRI replicas help children build confidence
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Lego MRI replicas help children build confidence
A miniature Lego MRI that helps children with the stress of getting X-rayed has been remade by Southlanders and is set to be sent to surrounding hospitals.
‘Prominent voice’ perfect for town crier role
‘Prominent voice’ perfect for town crier role
After a search that went nationwide, the town of Bluff has its new town crier.
Ruling recognises marine title
Ruling recognises marine title
The Ruapuke Island Group whānau are delighted with a High Court decision recognising that the traditional landowners of the islands hold Customary Marine Title to surrounding waters.
Canine with a ‘nose that never stops’ nominated for top dog with a job
Canine with a ‘nose that never stops’ nominated for top dog with a job
Working dogs like Boss prove man’s best friend reigns supreme when it comes to sniffing out the good, the bad and the ugly.
Student striving for success despite challenges
Student striving for success despite challenges
Henry Bramer has made the doors open for him and now he is proudly walking through them as Special Education Schools celebrated a special day yesterday.