‘Best crowd’ for years at Gore A&P Show
‘Best crowd’ for years at Gore A&P Show
Gore A&P Society president Martin Powley said the turnout for the 143rd Gore A&P show on Saturday was the "best crowd we’ve had for many a year".
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Hospital milestone marked
Hospital milestone marked
About 135 former andcurrent staff gathered for the Balclutha Hospital 100th anniversary reunion on Saturday.
Niagara Falls act proves a hit
Niagara Falls act proves a hit
A Canadian duo has been a hit with the crowd at the Niagara Falls Bluegrass Festival.
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Prompt treatment key: cancer survivor
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Prompt treatment key: cancer survivor
A "devastating" diagnosis of stage four breast cancer has not stopped Invercargill woman Lynsey Stratford from living a full life.
Skills session
Skills session
Otago Volts player Ben Lockrose helps out at a skills session for young cricketers in Invercargill on Monday.
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‘Still on the case’ of elusive moose
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‘Still on the case’ of elusive moose
It may be now or never in the endless pursuit of moose in Fiordland for Ken Tustin, but he is more confident than ever the elusive animals are still in circulation.
Illegal crayfish worth $250k served up for Fiordland lunches
Illegal crayfish worth $250k served up for Fiordland lunches
A Fiordland fishing charter company served up illegal crayfish worth quarter of a million dollars as lunches for paying guests, a court has heard.
Split-second decision nets Invercargill couple $1 million
Split-second decision nets Invercargill couple $1 million
A last-minute decision to buy a Lotto ticket paid off handsomely for an Invercargill couple who won $1 million.
Rescued from lake
Rescued from lake
One person was rescued from Lake Te Anau yesterday morning after a 4.3m vessel ran aground in the lake’s south fiord.
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Licensing trust senior manager to be its next CEO
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Licensing trust senior manager to be its next CEO
The Mataura Licensing Trust’s new chief executive is a familiar face in the community.
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‘Pandemic’ in mental health: JK
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‘Pandemic’ in mental health: JK
Sir John Kirwan has come to symbolise the mythology of the New Zealand man.
Essence of Silk Route intoxicates
Essence of Silk Route intoxicates
Australian travel writer Sandip Hor dips his toes into the ancient world of Uzbekistan.
Scenic rally brilliant but not easy
Scenic rally brilliant but not easy
Three days, 1100km down back roads and over hills all ridden on a motorbike — you’d have to be keen.
Burt Munro Challenge
Burt Munro Challenge
Dave Loudon captures the action from the Burt Munro Challenge held in Invercargill the past few days.
SpeedFest brings best machines
SpeedFest brings best machines
The tickets are on sale as a flock of Fords, a hoard of Holdens, a bevy of BMWs and a pack of Porsches head south for the 2026 Ascot Park Hotel Classic SpeedFest
First event almost never happened
First event almost never happened
Gore Southern Shears is celebrating 60 years.
Chalamet makes a beautiful racket
Chalamet makes a beautiful racket
Marty Supreme is electric!
Bristow sisters drop ‘perfect’ duet
Bristow sisters drop ‘perfect’ duet
Gore-born sisters Jackie and Katrina Bristow have recorded a duet for the first time.
Sale ‘last hurrah’ after 157 years
Sale ‘last hurrah’ after 157 years
Sheep and beef farmers Garry and Julene McCorkindale will call time on their family’s nearly 160-year tenure on their property Glenside in South Otago at the end of next month.
Tipping competition back as rugby returns
Tipping competition back as rugby returns
Welcome back to our Super Rugby Pacific tipping competition for another year.