Tour riders 'actually part of something pretty special’
Riding at high speed alongside a historic locomotive is not the usual experience for professional cyclists.
Southland
Driver may have 'blacked out' before crash that killed wife
Driver may have 'blacked out' before crash that killed wife
Just days after his careless driving claimed his wife’s life, a 76-year-old Italian tourist admitted the charge in court so he could fly home to grieve.
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'Lost control': Man threw trolley at alleged sex abuser
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'Lost control': Man threw trolley at alleged sex abuser
A Gore man who threw a supermarket trolley at a man accused of sexually violating his niece is ashamed of taking justice into his own hands.
Careless driving causing child’s death admitted
Careless driving causing child’s death admitted
A woman has admitted to carelessly driving in a Gore driveway, causing the death of a toddler.
Solar storm’s ‘dancing light’
Solar storm’s ‘dancing light’
The forecasted aurora australis arrived as promised on Tuesday night, lighting the sky across the South.
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New $13.6m industrial hub project revealed
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New $13.6m industrial hub project revealed
After years of hard work and investment, a $13.6 million industrial hub for just outside Gore has been announced.
Stronger water shortage response initiated
Stronger water shortage response initiated
Environment Southland staff are stepping up monitoring of water levels across the region as concern about dry conditions rises.
Coffee, connection on offer at cafe
Coffee, connection on offer at cafe
Coffee, kai and conversation will be on offer at the Brunel Peaks Cafe at Blackmount on Saturday.
Long trip back to marry at dream wedding venue
Long trip back to marry at dream wedding venue
Scottish couple Heather and Tom Sloan flew 19,000km to secretly tie the knot in a quirky little chapel at Invercargill’s Demolition World.
Shearers begin chase for points
Shearers begin chase for points
A big weekend of shearing kicked off the season in Southland, with Lumsden setting the pace as competitors began their push towards World Championship selection.
Tight contest as series reaches South
Tight contest as series reaches South
Battle resumes in the extremely hard-fought 2025-26 Nexen Tyre Mazda Racing Super Series when round three takes place at Teretonga Park in Invercargill this weekend.
Super lineup at Teretonga
Super lineup at Teretonga
Southlanders are in for a treat this weekend when the Ascot Park Hotel Teretonga Park International meeting takes place at Teretonga Park in Invercargill.
Up, down day for leader Watts’ team
Up, down day for leader Watts’ team
It was a bittersweet day for the PowerNet team on day three of the Tour of Southland on Tuesday.
NZDRA national round at Teretonga Park
NZDRA national round at Teretonga Park
Photos by Dave Loudon
Free family fun
Free family fun
There will be free family fun at Ascot Park Raceway in Invercargill next Thursday when the Invercargill Harness Racing Club provides free entertainment for children
Timmins sticks with Sharks
Timmins sticks with Sharks
Experienced big man Sam Timmins is staying with the Southland Sharks.
Waihopai claim title after comeback win
Waihopai claim title after comeback win
After nine ends and down 12-4 it did not look promising for the Waihopai men’s fours bowls team.
Waverley women take win
Waverley women take win
Keep calm and carry on bowling won the day for the Waverley Bowling Club’s open women’s fours team.
Property market busy
Property market busy
The latest property values are good news for Gore homeowners — but it’s a different story for the district’s rural sector.
Police seize $160,000 Corvette
Police seize $160,000 Corvette
A 63-year-old Southland man will appear in the Gore District Court next month on charges relating to a high-speed spree in Edendale on Christmas Eve.