The road to Milford Sound will be closed today, with a warning intense weather will heighten snow and avalanche hazards until next week.

A spate of wet weather will not stop an avid Southland lawn bowls team from competing in a national championship this weekend.

The Hilbre Avenue water tower demolition is still on the cards, with plenty of work to be done for the Gore District Council in the new financial year.

A devastating fire in March 1918 marked the end of flour production at Gore’s landmark Creamoata mill.

A Gore scouts group would like the community to get behind their "Clean up the Mataura River initiative" this weekend.

A clown, stilt-walkers and local musicians entertained those at the Gore Rhododendron Festival on Friday.

Organisers of the Te Anau Manapouri Fishing Classic and the Take a Kid Fishing competition have postponed this weekend’s event due to recent extreme weather conditions.

About 2500 attendees hit the Hokonui Culture Feast last Friday night to taste the flavours of over 20 different cuisines from around the world.