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Serial shoplifter pledges to turn life around
A Gore woman says a stint behind bars following a spree of thefts and wild driving has ‘‘given me my life back’’.
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Relocating Wachner Pl clock preferred option
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Relocating Wachner Pl clock preferred option
A plan to restore the Wachner Pl clock tower in the inner city has been rejected by the Invercargill City Council, with one councillor describing the former city landmark as an ‘‘expensive ornament’’.
Raising money to build suitable homes for elderly residents
Raising money to build suitable homes for elderly residents
Stewart Island resident Bruce Ford reckons there's a problem with getting old on Rakiura - there's nowhere suitable to do it.
Angler drowned after head injury: coroner
Angler drowned after head injury: coroner
An Invercargill businessman who was rock-fishing died after a wave swept him into the ocean, a coroner has ruled.
‘Special’ win for cricketers
‘Special’ win for cricketers
Two Hawke Cup players scooped the top individual club trophies at the Southland Cricket awards. Appleby’s Sam Downing won the ILT premier league bowling cup, ILT all-rounder award and club captain...
Region’s home values continue to grow
Region’s home values continue to grow
Home values continue to tick upward in Southland.
Medical system to get priority for helium
Medical system to get priority for helium
Supply issues stemming from the US-Iran conflict are yet to significantly impact the medical sector, Pharmac says.
Mitchell celebrates milestone game
Mitchell celebrates milestone game
The Southland club rugby competitions got under way for the majority of teams on Saturday, while the division one grade began the previous week.
Ute still working hard
Ute still working hard
A ute that began its working life on a Southland farm is still on the go more than 40 years later.
Bluff oysters confirmed for festival menu
Bluff oysters confirmed for festival menu
The news Bluff oyster lovers have been waiting for has been confirmed — Bluff oysters will be on the menu at this year’s Bluff Oyster & Food Festival on May 23.
‘Money down the gurgler’ as toilets trashed again
‘Money down the gurgler’ as toilets trashed again
Riverton’s new $620,000 Taramea Bay public toilet and shower block has again been trashed by vandals.
‘Never seen anything like it’: tornado hits
‘Never seen anything like it’: tornado hits
Invercargill residents watched in awe on Monday as a long funnel cloud developed into a tornado during a storm that dumped 50-cent sized hailstones on the city.
Book paves way for future
Book paves way for future
A booklet describing the history of the Gore Bowling Club will delve not only into the success, but the stories of players past and present of one of New Zealand’s finest clubs.
‘Superstar’ makes encore performance
‘Superstar’ makes encore performance
A classic musical is returning to West Otago after 26 years, along with four performers from that same production.
Half a century of work recognised
Half a century of work recognised
Trevor Stewart’s 50 years of service to his community were celebrated this month by the Wyndham Lions Club.
Lack of GP on Stewart Island costing residents: survey
Lack of GP on Stewart Island costing residents: survey
Health New Zealand is reviewing how healthcare is delivered on Stewart Island after a survey raised serious concerns about the cost and difficulty of seeing a doctor.
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Businessmen step up to keep bird park open
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Businessmen step up to keep bird park open
Two Te Anau business leaders have helped secure the future of Te Anau’s cherished bird sanctuary.
Meeting time may shift for new member
Meeting time may shift for new member
An Invercargill City Council committee is considering pushing its start time back to accommodate a new member flying in from outside the region.
Club’s value shown as captain brings up 100 games
Club’s value shown as captain brings up 100 games
There is no better example of the value the Eastern Northern Barbarians bring than this year’s captain.
Pickleball’s popularity proving it’s still a hit
Pickleball’s popularity proving it’s still a hit
Picking up a super-sized ping-pong paddle and knocking a ball with holes in it over a net has become a sporting sensation around the world, and Gore is no exception.