Southland

Although the wind has cleared, the Gore District Council’s cleanup job is still ongoing a month out from the severe weather event on October 23.

On Saturday, 15 blokes will switch Swannies for ballgowns, as they dress up in drag to raise money for the Balfour Hall.

It’s a most wonderful time of the year, as the Gore Santa Parade and Christmas Carnival makes its return for another year of whimsy and fun.

Tentatively optimistic, advocates for the red meat sector are celebrating the United States government lifting its tariffs on New Zealand beef.

A Gore mother and lifeguard will be competing in the Manu World Champs this weekend, this time with her two sons, as the competition moves closer to home.

Nominations for the last remaining spot on the Mataura Community Board are now open.

Te Anau chef Cameron Davies, executive chef and co-owner of The Fat Duck, has been awarded a lifetime honour granted to only a select few chefs across the country.

Photos by Dave Loudon

The third entry in the franchise provides only brief glimpses of the original’s charm, as it plays with the same bag of tricks to no audience astonishment.