Manslaughter accused’s name still suppressed
Manslaughter accused’s name still suppressed
Name suppression continues for a Southland man charged with manslaughter, despite his identity being known by many in his small rural community.
Arts, heritage reduction opposed
Arts, heritage reduction opposed
Gore's arts and heritage sector represents a decades-long investment for the district and is no money-burner, Eastern Southland Gallery curator Jim Geddes says.
Decade of determination comes to fruition
Decade of determination comes to fruition
This is the year the Auld Farm Distillery founders will hold in their memory - the end of a 10-year journey to release their first batch of single-malt whisky.
Invercargill meeting house being restored
Invercargill meeting house being restored
Invercargill's oldest carved meeting house is being returned to its former glory.
Bird-strike leaves passengers stranded in Dunedin
Bird-strike leaves passengers stranded in Dunedin
A gusty runway and a plane versus bird mid-air collision has caused chaos at Dunedin Airport.
‘Overwhelming’ send-off for young Southland boy
‘Overwhelming’ send-off for young Southland boy
A Gore mother is "in awe" of the community support shown after the death last week of her 9-year-old son Dixon Cribb from a rare form of epilepsy.
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NZ’s best powerlifters raise the bar and set records
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NZ’s best powerlifters raise the bar and set records
Powerlifters of different ages, shapes and abilities brought their best to the New Zealand Open Age Group Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships in Invercargill on Saturday.
No injuries in car-train collision
No injuries in car-train collision
Police interview witnesses at the scene of a collision between a train and a car in Southland yesterday afternoon.
Car and train collide in Southland
Car and train collide in Southland
A car and train have collided in Southland this afternoon, causing traffic disruptions on State Highway 1 between Gore and Mataura.
Motor camp’s fall into disrepair ‘quite sad’
Motor camp’s fall into disrepair ‘quite sad’
A past owner of the Gore Motor Camp, who remembers it as a thriving holiday spot, says it is a shame the park has deteriorated and is closing.
Council car driven at 133kmh
Council car driven at 133kmh
A southern regional council work car has been clocked travelling at 133kmh amid an uptick in speeding over recent reporting periods.
Speeding incidents on rise for southern council work cars
Speeding incidents on rise for southern council work cars
A southern council work car has been clocked travelling at 133kmh amid an uptick in speeding over recent reporting periods.
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Funding for helicopters ‘totally unrealistic'
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Funding for helicopters ‘totally unrealistic'
The funding of the Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust is totally unrealistic, its operator says with mission numbers doubling in seven years.
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Wet wipes wreak havoc on city’s drains
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Wet wipes wreak havoc on city’s drains
Flush a wipe, clog a pipe — Invercargill’s drains are losing the fight against fatbergs, the council says.
Southland dairy farmer cries poor after exploiting migrants
Southland dairy farmer cries poor after exploiting migrants
A Southland dairy farmer and religious leader who exploited his workers claims he can't pay a $215,000 fine despite owning properties worth millions.
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'Devastated': Camp residents in shock at evictions
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'Devastated': Camp residents in shock at evictions
Shock and despair spread through Gore Motor Camp as eviction notices were handed out to residents unsure where they will go next.
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Transfer to Dunedin Hospital ‘big news’
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Transfer to Dunedin Hospital ‘big news’
The talented Southland rugby player who fell from a roof in the student quarter will be transferred to Dunedin Hospital today as his condition improves, a family friend says.
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Wind helps mitigate low hydro lake levels
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Wind helps mitigate low hydro lake levels
Wind power is helping to store water in hydro lakes as the country tries to build up electricity fuel after a dry opening to the year.
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Rural roots no bar for aspiring actor
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Rural roots no bar for aspiring actor
Growing up in Winton has not stopped Deacon Kynan-Wilde from becoming one of the best young actors in the country.
Female tradies bring another element
Female tradies bring another element
Tradie vans come loaded with a plethora of tools, but Grace St foreman Jess Tinnock’s has one unexpected extra feature — a fixed baby seat.