Southland at ‘tipping point’ with wilding trees
Wild conifer trees are running rife in Southland with fears some areas could be overtaken in the next 30 years.
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Disgraced Gore accountant's documents safe cracked after 30 years
Disgraced Gore accountant's documents safe cracked after 30 years
A disgraced Gore accountant's safe has been cracked open after 30 years - revealing hundreds, maybe thousands, of financial documents.
From living in his car to job driving a truck
From living in his car to job driving a truck
A man who struggled to keep a roof over his head in the North Island and lived in a Gore park has turned a corner with a new job with Alliance Group.
Power line to support growth in industry
Power line to support growth in industry
Fonterra is teaming up with The Power Company and Transpower to build a new 110kV power line in Southland, aimed at supporting industrial growth and reducing emissions at its Edendale site.
Solution ‘close’ for drinking water: mayor
Solution ‘close’ for drinking water: mayor
Gore District Mayor Ben Bell says while Greenpeace has valid concerns about the region’s drinking water, the environmental organisation’s efforts have been misdirected, untimely and potentially...
Long-serving councillor makes way for new blood
Long-serving councillor makes way for new blood
Glenys Dickson has spent plenty of time in various government spaces — one of which she is finally comfortable to step away from.
The hood is good
The hood is good
In 2010, St Peter's College students wore hoodies at the school's mufti day as part of a campaign to try to educate people that hoodies were suitable clothing for...
Theatre date
Theatre date
Before seeing Happy Days: A New Musical at the St James Theatre were (from left) Les Argyle, who has a car with the number plate "The Fonz", Wendy Dowling, Les's...
Big grins on board big rigs
Big grins on board big rigs
A Southland event offering rides in big trucks to those with disabilities puts a smile on faces and provides a safe space for their carers, volunteers say.
River gravel source of frustration
River gravel source of frustration
There were very few answers, but plenty of frustration over gravel in the Mataura River at a meeting last week.
Mayor’s work car advertisement questioned
Mayor’s work car advertisement questioned
Southland Mayor Rob Scott’s work car has been covered in advertising for his election campaign, but the council says he is not breaking any rules.
Defaults lead to rethink of subdivision sales
Defaults lead to rethink of subdivision sales
Gore District Council is taking a new approach to marketing the remaining sections of the joint-venture Matai Ridge subdivision, which were first released for sale in late 2021.
Southland go down in plodding encounter
Southland go down in plodding encounter
When the highlight of a match is a hooker scoring three rolling-maul tries, the blood does not exactly get pumping.
St Mary’s to meet Pioneer Red in final
St Mary’s to meet Pioneer Red in final
St Mary’s will take on Pioneer Red in the premier netball competition final on Saturday after two contrasting semifinals.
Haka ready
Haka ready
Practising their haka for the Miharo Murihiku Polyfest are Gore Main School pupils.
Chill out with night of Antarctic films
Chill out with night of Antarctic films
For those with curiosity or keen interest in the coldest place on earth, a curated selection of short films showcasing Antarctica is playing next week at the Gore RSA.
Album review
Album review
Shaky Hollows is that band in the background of the Gothic western.
Shock over burglaries in ‘hospitable’ South
Shock over burglaries in ‘hospitable’ South
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.
Southland man charged with selling cocaine
Southland man charged with selling cocaine
A Southland man accused of drug dealing in January has been hit with more serious charges, a court has heard.
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Injunction ‘last lifeline’ for racing
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Injunction ‘last lifeline’ for racing
A High Court interim injunction is the "last lifeline" left for the greyhound racing industry, a former trainer says.