Audit praises work of local health centre
Audit praises work of local health centre
A three-yearly audit of Gore Health has praised the excellent levels of care provided to its patients.
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Gore campground shut down over 'safety' concerns
Gore campground shut down over 'safety' concerns
The campground has been dogged by accusations it is an unsafe environment which has been taken over by gangs.
Second cancer diagnosis terminal
Second cancer diagnosis terminal
An Invercargill man who had planned for his death from cancer was given another chance at life before being hit with a second diagnosis.
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Council votes to reintroduce kerbside recycling bins
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Council votes to reintroduce kerbside recycling bins
Get your bins out, Gore, kerbside recycling will be back in November, after a five-year hiatus.
Skeet shooter’s sights set on world champs
Skeet shooter’s sights set on world champs
The Mataura Gun Club’s Alex Smith will have about 1000 targets to contend with as he looks to take on on the world’s best in Texas this month.
Tough week of hockey
Tough week of hockey
Despite showing their Southland grit, it has been a hard week on the turf for teams competing at the national hockey tournament in Christchurch.
Braving the elements to show their mahi
Braving the elements to show their mahi
In honour of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week), Blue Mountain College kapa haka group performed in the main drag of Tapanui on Thursday.
Invercargill's new bronze dogs prove contentious
Invercargill's new bronze dogs prove contentious
Two bronze labrador sculptures will be placed in downtown Invercargill, despite strong arguments against their new home.
Aged care workers demand pay equity despite Act change
Aged care workers demand pay equity despite Act change
Five months on from a pay equity law change, union representatives and aged care workers were again protesting in Gore.
Sky’s the limit for use of drones
Sky’s the limit for use of drones
A swarm of drones have been deployed to kill a pest in Central Otago.
From Waimumu to the world
From Waimumu to the world
Grant Lightfoot says he sometimes has to pinch himself to see if the international success of his invention is real.
Incoming council to determine arts funding
Incoming council to determine arts funding
The future of arts and heritage funding in the Gore district will be in the hands of the new council.
Exhibition details goldsmithing legacy
Exhibition details goldsmithing legacy
A Gore exhibition tracing the history of Kobi Bosshard’s Swiss goldsmithing legacy and his contemporary practice in New Zealand opened this weekend.
Weddings don’t have to be huge, expensive events
Weddings don’t have to be huge, expensive events
If you do not have a lot of money for a wedding, you can still have a beautiful and romantic day to remember.
Celebrant’s job privilege
Celebrant’s job privilege
Jeanette McIntyre is privileged to support couples on their wedding day as a celebrant.
Flower viewing for hospice
Flower viewing for hospice
Leah McDowall and Winnie Wallace, 9 months, view magnolia "Felix Jury" in Paterson Park and Gardens, Waikaka, on Sunday.
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Matchbox collection nets family almost $100,000
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Matchbox collection nets family almost $100,000
Bidders from around the world took their shots yesterday at owning a piece of an Invercargill man’s unique matchbox car collection.
Southland business awards held
Southland business awards held
Traffic Management Services, a company which judges said "lives excellence end-to-end" won the top prize at this year’s Southland Business Excellence Awards.
Fish & Game withdraws
Fish & Game withdraws
The Southland Fish & Game Council has announced it has withdrawn from Environment Court proceedings regarding Rule 24 of the Southland Land and Water Plan.
Swiss-born jeweller’s work, heritage on show
Swiss-born jeweller’s work, heritage on show
A Gore exhibition of the work and heritage of a Swiss-born minimalist jeweller will open with a floor talk by the artist.