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    Wheelie hard work

    Competitors take part in the tractor pull during the Southern Field Days in Waimumu, Southland, yesterday.

    Cap could run down infrastructure: councils

    Environment Southland is concerned about the potential impact of rates capping on flood...

    Cap could run down infrastructure: councils

    A southern council fears the government’s proposed rates capping will impact flood protection in the region.

    Event showcase for rural power

    Jamie Jaeger, 9, and Lucie Jaeger, 10, of Crookston, had an udderly good time. PHOTOS: STEPHEN...

    Event showcase for rural power

    As the crowd poured through the gates on the first day of the Southern Field Days at Waimumu yesterday, organising committee chairman Steve Henderson was unsure

    Vintage club goes modern to fund new shed

    Central Southland Vintage Machinery Club president John Peterson has been selling raffle tickets...

    Vintage club goes modern to fund new shed

    Forget grocery hampers and loads of firewood — the Central Southland Vintage Machinery Club knows how to run a raffle with real horsepower.

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    ‘Boy racer—rural style’ sport has pull

    Max Slee, of Te Anau, has been competing in tractor-pull events for about 10 years and drives two...

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    ‘Boy racer—rural style’ sport has pull

    "Boy racer — rural style."

    Gore seeks name for brown trout statue

    The hunt is on to find a name for Gore's brown trout statue. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

    Gore seeks name for brown trout statue

    Gore's famous giant brown trout statue is angling for an official name.

    Chorus calls for keen a cappella singers

    Dunedin Harmony Chorus Members (from left) Megan Pettigrew, Tracy Pettinger, Sarah Connolly and...

    Chorus calls for keen a cappella singers

    A group of Dunedin performers have swapped their sparkly chorus costumes for tramping gear ahead of an open night for women interested in learning to sing unaccompanied harmonies.

    New dialysis unit opens at Southland hospital

    Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds, Health NZ Social chief medical officer Dr David Gow (left) and...

    New dialysis unit opens at Southland hospital

    A new $440,000 dialysis unit, which opened at Southland Hospital on Monday, will meet a growing demand and provide much-needed care closer to home for Southland people.

    Insider to head MLT

    Mataura Licensing Trust board president Vince Aynsley (left) with newly announced chief executive...

    Insider to head MLT

    The Mataura Licensing Trust’s new chief executive is a familiar face in the community who promises to lead from the front and continue the invaluable work in the community.

    Looking back

    PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

    Looking back

    Enjoying a day out at the 2016 Southern Field Days were pre-schoolers from the Funshine Early Learning Centre in Riversdale.

    Southland at forefront of agricultural success

    Joseph Mooney. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Southland at forefront of agricultural success

    It was great to be at the Gore A&P Show again on Saturday.

    Our people

    Photo: Gerrit Doppenberg

    Our people

    Tilly, Oliver, Pippa and their mum Laura Bradfield had a great time at the Gore A&P Show on Saturday.

    Show winner has the Midas touch

    Hairy Maclary, move over — Hungarian puli Freya mopped up the competition to come in second place...

    Show winner has the Midas touch

    It was a paws-itively wonderful time at Hamilton Park this past weekend, as an annual dog show returned to find this year’s bona fide winner.

    Missing cockatiel finds new home

    Jessie McFadzien holds an 8-week old cockatiel that has had quite a journey after a tree fall led...

    Missing cockatiel finds new home

    A cockatiel on the loose from the Gore Aviary has been found on a dairy farm 20km away.

    Maize maze successfully navigated

    Garth Cleland, of Riversdale, transports his granddaughter Pippa Stewart, 2, while his daughter...

    Maize maze successfully navigated

    Instinct might be one way to successfully navigate the Riversdale Maize Maze, one young helper says.

    Explosives death seen as avoidable

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    Explosives death seen as avoidable

    The death of a 79-year-old Southland man, caused by old explosives, was a tragedy that could have been avoided, a coroner says.

    Blooming dahlias set to amaze

    Convener Noreen Thomas takes a moment to enjoy a display of dahlias during preparations for the...

    Blooming dahlias set to amaze

    More than 500 dahlias will be amaze and enthral visitors to the Gore Town & Country Club next week.

    Nightcaps farmer makes grand final

    A crowd watches Thomas Slee during an agri-sports challenge at the Otago Southland Young Farmer...

    Nightcaps farmer makes grand final

    Thomas Slee is the top young farmer in the South.

    ‘Best crowd’ for years at Gore A&P Show

    Hazel, 7, and Olive Steel, 4, have fun on an inflatable activity. PHOTOS: GERRIT DOPPENBERG

    ‘Best crowd’ for years at Gore A&P Show

    Gore A&P Society president Martin Powley said the turnout for the 143rd Gore A&P show on Saturday was the "best crowd we’ve had for many a year".

    Hospital milestone marked

    Balclutha Hospital’s Centenary reunion brought a mass gathering of medical professionals to...

    Hospital milestone marked

    About 135 former andcurrent staff gathered for the Balclutha Hospital 100th anniversary reunion on Saturday.
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