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.
Southland
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.
Projects to deliver upgrades to college
Projects to deliver upgrades to college
Māruawai College will look a little different when students return next Monday.
Lachie Jones investigation ‘another cover-up’: father
Lachie Jones investigation ‘another cover-up’: father
Police's third investigation into the death of a Gore 3-year-old is nearing completion, but the boy’s father is convinced it will be "another cover-up".
Dry spell prompts water monitoring in Southland
Dry spell prompts water monitoring in Southland
Southland's regional council is ramping up monitoring of water levels as the region dries out and river levels lower.
Deer removed from conservation islands
Deer removed from conservation islands
Two Fiordland islands — home to endangered species including the kākāpō — have been returned to deer-free status after a Department of Conservation operation.
Campbell spent most in election
Campbell spent most in election
Invercargill's new mayor, Tom Campbell, has spent the most of any Southland mayoral candidate this election, topping the list at close to $20,000.
Italian woman killed in Winton crash named
Italian woman killed in Winton crash named
Police have named the woman who died following crash in Winton last week.
Looking back
Looking back
A traction engine is driving a chaff cutter in this bucolic scene from the 1974 Edendale traction engine rally.
Freshwater clams threaten ecosystem
Freshwater clams threaten ecosystem
The gold clam, a southeast Asian freshwater mollusc bivalve shell, has been found in the Waikato River and elsewhere nearby.
Our people
Our people
Scenes from out & about in our community.
No concerns over Facebook activity
No concerns over Facebook activity
Gore District Mayor Ben Bell has brushed off concerns over the involvement of a neighbouring mayor on a social media page known for its frequent criticisms of the Gore District Council.
Cool conditions favour competitors in Trainwreck Trail
Cool conditions favour competitors in Trainwreck Trail
Cool conditions set the scene for a rural running and biking event on Saturday morning, with winners on foot and pedal taking home a range of prizes.
District plan to be released soon
District plan to be released soon
Decisions on the new Gore District Plan are right around the corner, and the updated document is to be released at the end of the month.
Tributes flow for former Clutha district mayor
Tributes flow for former Clutha district mayor
Family, friends and fellow political figures have paid tribute to former Clutha district mayor Cyril Edwin "Juno" Hayes following his death last Monday.
Penguins’ plight put front and centre
Penguins’ plight put front and centre
South Otago Forest & Bird member Jim Young talks with Gina Gardner, and Quinn, 9, and Piper Povey, 7, of Kākā Point, about the plight of yellow-eyed penguins
Gore police hunt for answers after car destroyed by fire
Gore police hunt for answers after car destroyed by fire
Police investigating a dramatic car fire in Gore early yesterday morning are appealing for information from the public.
Strong turnout as rodeo satisfies
Strong turnout as rodeo satisfies
The Mataura Rodeo organisers got their wish on Saturday, with its highest turnout in seven years, split-second competitions and an "electric" atmosphere.
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.
Debts point to need for change: Feds
Debts point to need for change: Feds
Southland Federated Farmers president Jason Herrick says it is high time the conversation around amalgamation happens, but the "devil is in the details" for ratepayers.