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Doc claims support for 1080 drop

Stewart Island/Rakiura is home to about 400 permanent residents. Photo: ODT files

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Doc claims support for 1080 drop

It took a day and a half and $3.6 million to complete the controversial Stewart Island 1080 poison drop this week with the Department of Conservation saying they have had positive support from...

Southern council boss caught speeding 107 times

Environment Southland chair Nicol Horrell has logged more than 100 speeding events in his work...

Southern council boss caught speeding 107 times

Environment Southland chair Nicol Horrell has defended speeding more than 100 times in his work car, saying it was mostly for overtaking.

Southland road closed as crane recovers truck

A Southland road will remain closed as crews work to recover a truck that crashed beneath a bridge, the Fiordland Community Board said.

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Opposition as 1080 drop proceeds

A sign from Protect Rakiura Trust in Bluff, protesting against 1080 drops on the island. PHOTO:...

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Opposition as 1080 drop proceeds

An 80-tonne drop of 1080 pellets began on Stewart Island/Rakiura yesterday, as opponents say the operation has been bulldozed through and will cause long-term harm.

Yale uni experience ‘such a privilege’

Yale uni experience ‘such a privilege’

It was not until his plane flew over the United States that Lucas Gill accepted he was heading to Yale University.

More residents barking mad over noisy canine neighbours

Complaints about barking dogs have increased in the past year. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

More residents barking mad over noisy canine neighbours

While a dog’s bark might be worse than its bite, more Invercargill residents have complained about barking dogs in the past year.

New principal settles into rural school life

Lochiel School principal Narelle Collie, who started in the role this term, enjoys some time...

New principal settles into rural school life

Her new role as Lochiel School principal is a good fit for her, Narelle Collie says.

Guns and meth seized in Southland raids

Three firearms were seized in the raids. Photo: NZ Police

Guns and meth seized in Southland raids

Guns and methamphetamine have been seized in Southland in a police crackdown on illegal hunting.

Gore drink-driver busted on water run

Gore residents wait their turn to fill up their water containers at the Eccles St playground in...

Gore woman drove under influence on way to find water

A Gore woman was caught drink-driving while attempting to get bottled water during the town’s drinking water crisis, a court has heard.

Nitrate investigation ongoing, long-term

Nitrate investigation ongoing, long-term

More than a month since the Gore drinking water crisis, the investigation into who or what was responsible will take time, money and expertise, the regional council says.

NZ First rural minister on ‘listening tour’

Minister of Rural Communities Mark Patterson speaks at an open forum in Gore, where he was joined...

NZ First 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 last week.

Hearings on gold mine confirmed

Hearings on gold mine confirmed

The Gore District Council’s delegation to the Waikaka gold mine hearing will be decided by the chief executive ahead of the hearing later in the year.

Mīharo Murihiku Polyfest

After hours of practice on their karakia, three waiata and school haka, West Gore School travelled to Murihiku for Mīharo Murihiku Polyfest at ILT Stadium Southland.

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 on Monday night had the two candidates expressing their vision of the district’s future.

Try time

Try time

Menzies College winger Connor Millane evades a tackle from Southland Boys’ High School flanker Bradley Shaw to score the first of his three tries in the competition final in August, 2011.

Primary sector and tourism driving growth

Primary sector and tourism driving growth

The South has had some great news recently, with Southland and Otago emerging as the top-performing regions in the country in Kiwibank’s recent report.

Our people

Our people

Scenes from out & about in our community.

Marking the journey to a new home

The Gore District welcomed 24 new New Zealand citizens on Friday, from all different backgrounds,...

Marking the journey to a new home

Last Friday was a celebration, as a citizenship ceremony welcomed 24 people from all different backgrounds to New Zealand — officially.

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.

Town to seek sister city relationships in France

Gore Mayor Ben Bell was under fire from councillors earlier this year. Photo: Sandy Eggleston/...

Town to seek sister city relationships in France

Gore could soon formalise sister-city relationships with Longueval and Flers in northern France — two towns with deep World War 1 connections to New Zealand — under a proposal put forward by the...

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