'Routine arrest' leads Southland cops to drugs and cash
'Routine arrest' leads Southland cops to drugs and cash
Six people - including two teenagers - face charges after police raids in Southland scooped up cash and illegal drugs.
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Milford Track tickets gone in 30 minutes
Milford Track tickets gone in 30 minutes
With nearly double the number of people in the queue than tickets available to walk Milford Track, the ‘‘sold out’’ sign came out within half an hour yesterday.
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LGBTQ+ community hit hard by attacks: advocate
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LGBTQ+ community hit hard by Queens Park night-time assaults: advocate
Invercargill’s LGBTQ+ community has been hit particularly hard by the twin assaults in Queens Park, a community advocate says.
Council rejects floating sauna plan
Council rejects floating sauna plan
A company hoping to set up a floating sauna on a small Te Anau lake has had its dream sunk.
‘Hero’ of the roads
‘Hero’ of the roads
Sergeant Geoff Sutherland is officially a hero — and his new title might cost him a few cheese rolls at smoko.
Te Anau locals win fight against proposed floating sauna
Te Anau locals win fight against proposed floating sauna
A proposal to run a floating sauna in a popular Te Anau reserve has gone up in steam in the face of public backlash.
Review of Awanui Labs urged after fatal cancer missed twice
Review of Awanui Labs urged after fatal cancer missed twice
An independent review into Invercargill's Awanui Labs is needed after doctors twice missed signs a woman had cancer, Patient Voice Aotearoa says.
Stylish moves
Stylish moves
Dunedin's Rakesh Harrison and Chantelle Harrison compete at the Gore Town & Country Club on Saturday during the 18th Southland Festival of Dance.
New river project to address flooding
New river project to address flooding
An $18 million flood resilience project for the Mataura River will address long-standing concerns over gravel buildup and erosion.
Clutha, Central eyed in reshape
Clutha, Central eyed in reshape
Clutha and Central Otago are being raised as possible bedfellows for the Gore district as discussions continue around the reorganisation of local government.
Father queries sentence after driveway death
Father queries sentence after driveway death
A Gore toddler killed when he was run over by his mother in a driveway did not "get the justice he deserved", the boy’s father says.
Looking back
Looking back
A group of people harvest oats in Orawia, a small township 14km north-east of Tuatapere, circa 1912.
Projects a boost for Gore district
Projects a boost for Gore district
It’s great to see the political process working for the Gore community.
Our people
Our people
About 70 golfers from around Southland and Otago took to the Gore Golf Club’s course on Friday for an Ambrose golf tournament to raise funds for a not-for-profit that provides food to those in need.
Pupils relish visit from rescue chopper cyclists
Pupils relish visit from rescue chopper cyclists
A close encounter with cow poo did not deter TV personality Paddy Gower from turning out at Gore Main School on Friday during the annual Westpac Chopper Bike Ride fundraiser.
‘Age-old tradition’ continued
‘Age-old tradition’ continued
Māruawai College’s year 13 prefects laced up their dancing shoes last week for their annual variety concert.
Country song award finalists announced
Country song award finalists announced
Tami Neilson and Marlon Williams are among the finalists for the APRA 2026 best country music song award, to be presented at Country Music Honours at Gore’s St James Theatre on May 22.
Festival opens door to next generation
Festival opens door to next generation
There were sparkly dresses, colourful tutus and tassels galore at the Gore Town & Country Club on Saturday when it hosted the 18th Southland Festival of Dance.
Nitrate water testing returns this weekend
Nitrate water testing returns this weekend
Greenpeace is holding another round of nitrate water testing events in Gore district this week.
Some of production’s lead roles go to locals
Some of production’s lead roles go to locals
Two Gore locals are taking on lead roles in the West Otago Theatrical Society production of Jesus Christ Superstar in June and July at MLT Community Theatre in Tapanui.