Camp buildings demolished
Camp buildings demolished
Buildings in a notorious Southland campground are being demolished after an investigation found asbestos and ‘‘significant methamphetamine contamination’’ at the site.
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Strain on school lunches
Strain on school lunches
There are concerns reduced funding to the government’s school lunch programme will continue to put the squeeze on at least one Gore school.
New AED device at East Gore School
New AED device at East Gore School
A new defibrillator at East Gore School will provide a key piece of medical infrastructure for the community.
Film full of gore comes to Gore
Film full of gore comes to Gore
It is one thing to feel your stomach growling, it is another when a drug-induced trance brings about an appetite for human flesh.
Conifers continue spread
Conifers continue spread
Fast-spreading conifer trees are causing headaches in Southland as inconsistent funding continues to hinder control efforts.
$33k bill for f-bomb complaint sparks code of conduct rethink
$33k bill for f-bomb complaint sparks code of conduct rethink
A new code of conduct has been approved at Invercargill City Council on the heels of a recent $33,000 investigation into deputy mayor Grant Dermody.
Young dad killed in crash 'lived life in the light and the shade'
Young dad killed in crash 'lived life in the light and the shade'
The young driver killed in a fatal crash while fleeing police in central Invercargill lived his life in both the light and the shade, a friend said.
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‘Power of the people’ leads to return of classic car
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‘Power of the people’ leads to return of classic car
A Gore man says the recovery of his beloved classic car stolen at the weekend was down to the "power of the people".
New code of conduct backed
New code of conduct backed
A new Invercargill City Council code of conduct has been approved in the hope it will slow down any issues that might be escalating.
Meet the BMC head students
Meet the BMC head students
The Ensign has been profiling the head students from secondary schools in the readership area.
Report reveals climate challenges
Report reveals climate challenges
Southland faces a host of changes and challenges under the weight of climate change, a new report has revealed.
Pickle producer strikes gold
Pickle producer strikes gold
A Gore food producer has gained national attention and surprised some of New Zealand’s top food industry professionals.
Storm claims still being settled six months after event
Storm claims still being settled six months after event
It had all the hallmarks of a Hollywood blockbuster.
Some reimbursement made for wind costs
Some reimbursement made for wind costs
The Gore District Council cannot say exactly how much the big October 2025 winds cost it, but it has been reimbursed for nearly $90,000 in staff and contractor overtime costs for the cleanup.
Emerging artists up for exhibition award
Emerging artists up for exhibition award
Young creatives from around Otago and Southland will compete for a $1000 prize as part of the 53rd "Riversdale Mixed Media Arts Exhibition".
Theatre group secures funding
Theatre group secures funding
A Gore theatre group has secured $10,000 funding from the Mataura Licensing Trust (MLT) which will help it run events, including some at St James Theatre, until the end of next year.
Show to mix Irish history, music
Show to mix Irish history, music
A show replaying Irish history with curated music to match will make its way to Gore next month.
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Cost of locum doctors criticised
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Cost of locum doctors criticised
Skyrocketing wages for locum doctors of up to $375 an hour have left South Island rural hospitals scrambling for specialist cover, managers are warning.
Gratitude on display
Gratitude on display
Auckland writer Brett Atkinson, whose ancestors fell on the fields of France and Belgium during World War 1, travels to France’s Le Quesnoy to visit the New Zealand Liberation Museum...
Gore dad vows to do 'whatever necessary' to get stolen Valiant back
Gore dad vows to do 'whatever necessary' to get stolen Valiant back
A Gore family has been left only with “hurt and sadness” after their beloved mongrel Valiant cruiser was stolen - possibly to be broken down for parts.