Inspired by drama to build model
Inspired by drama to build model
A Southern Lego master will be bringing his Downton Abbey-inspired replica to Gore this weekend for The Southland Brick Show.
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Group takes aim at new sustainability initiative
Group takes aim at new sustainability initiative
All New Zealanders need an update on agricultural politics, Pomahaka farmer and Groundswell New Zealand co-founder Bryce McKenzie says.
Ploughman seeking to improve in competition
Ploughman seeking to improve in competition
Shawn McAvinue talks to Riversdale conventional class ploughman Mark Dillon in the Czech Republic capital Prague in the leadup to the 70th World Ploughing Championship.
Dog trials entertain, fundraise
Dog trials entertain, fundraise
There were dogs from here, there and everywhere at the Southern Indoor Charity Dog Trials in Gore over the weekend.
Goat hunting competition begins for a third year
Goat hunting competition begins for a third year
Goat curry is on the menu for hunting households across the country as a national competition hopes to cull wild pests ethically and not let the meat go to waste.
No fiery rhetoric in mayoral debate
No fiery rhetoric in mayoral debate
It may not have been a fireworks display, but the first Gore Mayoral Debate had the two candidates expressing their vision of the district’s future.
Polyfest returns
Polyfest returns
The best of Māori and Pasifika culture was brought to the ILT Stadium Southland stage for the first day of the Murihiku Polyfest yesterday.
High Court case and contentious letterbox drop: Who is Andrew Clark?
High Court case and contentious letterbox drop: Who is Andrew Clark?
An Invercargill mayoral candidate says he is still fit for office despite past events landing him in the headlines and court.
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Boy’s name kept on new rescue boat
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Boy’s name kept on new rescue boat
Riverton's new coastguard vessel keeps links with an historic tragedy while improving the capacity to respond to future emergencies.
Top Four beckons for Southland Boys’
Top Four beckons for Southland Boys’
Southland Boys’ have made the finals of the National First XV Championship and will chase glory for the second time in three years.
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Rural minister on ‘listening tour’
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Rural minister on ‘listening tour’
Industry, energy, genetic engineering and artificial intelligence were the hot topics at an NZ First minister’s open forum in Gore yesterday.
Accusation of high salaries taken out of context: mayor
Accusation of high salaries taken out of context: mayor
The Gore District Council had the second-highest paid chief executive position in the country for last year but the mayor says the numbers do not tell the full story.
Surrey Park grandstand project ‘crosses the finish line’
Surrey Park grandstand project ‘crosses the finish line’
An Invercargill sports facility can once again support local teams and host national competitions, following eight months of earthquake-strengthening work.
Minigolf course proposed as fundraiser for Lions Club
Minigolf course proposed as fundraiser for Lions Club
A project born out of passing time during wedding trips could soon become a popular attraction in rural Southland.
Newcomer burgled twice within a month
Newcomer burgled twice within a month
After escaping a cyclone-ravaged North Island, a newcomer to Gore was burgled twice in one month, leaving him wondering what happened to southern hospitality.
Minigolf on the cards for Lumsden
Minigolf on the cards for Lumsden
A project born out of passing time during wedding trips could soon become a popular attraction in rural Southland.
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Councillor pulled up over ‘gas’ comments
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Councillor pulled up over ‘gas’ comments
A Gore district councillor was told off this week after saying an environmental committee he sat on was "only adding to the greenhouse effect by the amount of gas they talk".
New award to recognise students’ dedication to work-based learning
New award to recognise students’ dedication to work-based learning
Celebrating Southland secondary school students is behind a new work experience award created by Great South.
Free meal lightens the load for farmers
Free meal lightens the load for farmers
Working a 14-hour day that starts at 5am can mean preparing an evening meal is low on the priority list.
Demolished building will be missed, resident says
Demolished building will be missed, resident says
It was not the size of Stadium Southland but it is gone.