Production a ‘short and sweet’ emotional drama
Production a ‘short and sweet’ emotional drama
Repertory Invercargill is continuing its 90th anniversary celebrations with its production of Nick Payne’s Constellations.
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Arts awards to celebrate creatives
Arts awards to celebrate creatives
The finalists for the Southland Creative Arts Awards have been announced and a range of creative talents are in the running for awards.
It’s time to register your four-legged friend
It’s time to register your four-legged friend
The Invercargill City Council is urging dog owners to register their furry companions before July 1.
Collegiate celebrates ‘Old Members Day’
Collegiate celebrates ‘Old Members Day’
The Collegiate Rugby Club on Lindisfarne St is being used by more than one sports club this year.
80-year-old deadlifts 80kg, 80 times
80-year-old deadlifts 80kg, 80 times
An 80-year-old Winton man who deadlifted an 80kg weight 80 times in a day said it would have been easier if he hadn't pulled a hamstring.
Steel topscores for 2026 season
Steel topscores for 2026 season
At least there was no extra-time, right?
Star takes gritty win over Woodlands
Star takes gritty win over Woodlands
Star firmed up their spot in fourth position on the Southland club rugby premier grade points-table after beating Woodlands 27-20 at Waverley Park in Invercargill.
Cycling trio off to Games
Cycling trio off to Games
Three Cycling Southland members will be in the pack representing New Zealand at the Commonwealth Games starting in July.
Crews douse Southland barn blaze
Crews douse Southland barn blaze
Fire crews with water tankers scrambled from surrounding areas to help douse a barn blaze in rural Southland.
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Five options on the table for district
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Five options on the table for district
Gore’s options for amalgamation are a “once-in-a-lifetime decision that will affect us all in the future”, councillor Nicky Coats says.
Looking back
Looking back
In this photo taken about 1885, Gore Public School pupils and teachers gather in front of the original school buildings, built in 1878, which were later destroyed...
Our people
Our people
The Menzies College Senior A basketball team faced a team from Te Wharekura o Huiarau, a school in Ruatāhuna, southeast of Rotorua.
Gore Wanderers AFC Club Day
Gore Wanderers AFC Club Day
Gore Wanderers AFC held its annual club day on Saturday.
Netball
Netball
Two closely contested high school senior A clashes lit up the Gore Multisports Complex on Saturday.
Southland, West Coast house prices continue to climb
Southland, West Coast house prices continue to climb
Buyers and sellers are facing mixed fortunes around the country, new data from property research firm Cotality shows.
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‘A lot of hope’: students school council on town’s future
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‘A lot of hope’: students school council on town’s future
Food festivals, public Wi-Fi and a small shopping mall are at the top of the wish list for a future Gore, a group of students told receptive Gore District councillors last week.
Fears power prices could drive people off island
Fears power prices could drive people off Stewart Island
A Stewart Island/Rakiura representative warns the remote island could ‘‘lose people’’ as residents brace for another potential power price hike.
Award finalists announced
Award finalists announced
Gore’s Phil Geary, Brian Pay and Ron Mitchell are among the finalists for this year’s Southland Creative Arts Awards.
Opinion: Building for a bright future
Opinion: Building for a bright future
I was pleased to bookend Budget week in Parliament with visits to Tussock Country — New Zealand’s Country Music Festival.
Amalgamation probe to continue
Amalgamation probe to continue
The Local Government Commission says it is ‘‘legislatively required’’ to continue its investigation into the amalgamation of Southland’s four regional authorities, despite the government’s ‘‘Head...