Southland

School is out, but not for long if you are in the real estate market, as a big opportunity has opened up down Southland way.

A crocheted dragon stitched by a self-taught Gore teenager made its way to an exclusive national fibre exhibition last month.

A small energy retailer says power consumers will continue to suffer as a merger between two of the country’s biggest generators is given the green light.

West Otago bucked the trend of lower-than-usual grants issued by the Clutha District Council during annual planning last week.

Gore’s musical family are incorporating never-before-seen theatrical elements into their live show this weekend.

After two days of hearings, heated debate, and a deep dive into more than 500 public submissions, the Gore District Council has finalised its long-term plan (LTP) - but not without controversy.

Film Otago Southland chairman Kyle Murdoch says a half-billion-dollar funding boost to New Zealand’s film and television sector will ensure the country remains competitive on the world stage.

A family band of eight girls, borne in the heart of Gore, have released their debut single in an ode to their country-loving, yodelling great-grandfather, Ella Scott-Fleming reports.