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    Rāhui placed on lake after man’s disappearance

    A rāhui is in place on Lake Manapōuri, New Zealand’s second-deepest lake, following the...

    Rāhui placed on lake after man’s disappearance

    A search of Lake Manapouri involving the national dive squad and Defence Force specialists continues after a man fell overboard from a vessel on the lake on Saturday night.

    Veges, hard work key: centenarian

    Mataura woman Elma MacRae still loves to get out in her garden with a fork, despite celebrating...

    Veges, hard work key: centenarian

    Hard work, homegrown veges and a little woolly magic are the recipe for longevity for a freshly-minted Mataura centenarian.

    Resthaven to be sold

    Gore’s Resthaven retirement village is set to change owners. PHOTO: GEMMA SINCLAIR

    Resthaven to be sold

    After more than 70 years’ ownership, Presbyterian Support Southland (PSS) is poised to sell its Gore retirement village Resthaven.

    Looking back

    Photo: Bill Cowan Collection

    Looking back

    This group of senior pupils from Redan and Mokoreta Schools visited Bluff landmark Stirling Point in 1965. 

    Legless females hard to recognise

    Photo: Dr Keith Probert

    Legless females hard to recognise

    This excellent photograph of native scale insects on leaves of a southern rata tree was taken by Dr Keith Probert, who also extracted some of the dark brown nymphs from their cases.

    Our people

    Photo: Reuben Turipa

    Our people

    Jamming out at the Day of Praise and Worship, held in Mataura this month, are Shaun Hinga, Shaun Flannery, Libby Wilson and Paul Haskins.

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    Resthaven being sold, settlement in May

    Gore's Resthaven retirement village is set to change owners. PHOTO: GEMMA SINCLAIR

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    Resthaven being sold, settlement in May

    After more than 70 years’ ownership, Presbyterian Support Southland (PSS) is poised to sell its Gore retirement village Resthaven.

    Fed Farmers ‘scaremongering’ over GDC district plan changes

    Federated Farmers Southland branch president Jason Herrick. Photo: supplied

    Fed Farmers ‘scaremongering’ over GDC district plan changes

    Ngāi Tahu is accusing Federated Farmers of "scaremongering" about changes to the Gore District Plan, as the farming lobby steers towards taking it to the courts.

    Wyndham to race in Gore amid clear-up

    The Wyndham Harness Racing Club in action at Young Quinn Raceway, Wyndham, in 2024. The club will...

    Wyndham to race in Gore amid clear-up

    Wyndham descends upon Gore tomorrow, as its harness racing club continues the clear-up from last October’s destructive storms.

    National honours claimed

    PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    National honours claimed

    Hokonui’s under-13 team claimed national honours for the third year in a row at the New Zealand Marching Championships in Te Rauparaha Arena, Wellington, last weekend.

    Regular users sought to avoid hall closure

    Waikoikoi Hall is under threat of closure once again, unless regular users can be found. PHOTO:...

    Regular users sought to avoid hall closure

    A West Otago hall may be facing the chop, just six years after it was given a stay of execution following a surge of community support.

    History revealed during farewell to church

    Glenkenich Church community representative Lindsay Alderton, left, and church builder descendant...

    History revealed during farewell to church

    A 91-year-old hidden secret was revealed — and a long-standing promise fulfilled — during a recent farewell to a much-loved church building.

    Grads pay tribute to late classmate

    The late Jock Davies’ family, (from left) brother Tom, mother Sarah, father Peter and brother...

    Grads pay tribute to late classmate

    Wearing sandals, jandals or gumboots with a suit and tie or a formal dress may not seem appropriate footwear for an Otago Polytechnic graduation.

    Pair arrested in Eastern Southland drug bust

    Some of the drugs seized last week during the two-day police bust. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Pair arrested in Eastern Southland drug bust

    Two people will appear in court on drugs charges this month after a two-day police operation in Eastern Southland.

    Chance to enjoy historic collection

    Southland Shafts & Wheels is holding an open day at Gore A&P Showgrounds on Sunday, where...

    Chance to enjoy historic collection

    Lovers of horses, heritage or both have a potential double treat in store at the Gore A&P Showgrounds on Sunday.

    Album ‘full-circle’ moment for artist

    Anna Van Riel is "so pumped" to be releasing adult music again with her latest album which was...

    Album ‘full-circle’ moment for artist

    Singer-songwriter Anna Van Riel has "re-emerged" into adult music with a new album following a lengthy career in children’s music.

    Shared, learnt skills on show

    Croydon Aviation Heritage Centre visitor experience officer Julie Blackler shows off a felt hat...

    Shared, learnt skills on show

    A new exhibition in Mandeville is showing off skills both learnt and shared.

    Cancer ‘support’ shown in relay turnout

    Invercargill Police Constable Damian Parsons and his dog Lynk take a short break during the Relay...

    Cancer ‘support’ shown in relay turnout

    The best of the Southland community laced up their walking shoes for Relay for Life at the weekend.

    Invercargill mayor stands by comments over AI data centre cable

    An early impression of Datagrid's data centre, which would become the country's second highest...

    Invercargill mayor stands by comments over AI data centre cable

    Invercargill mayor Tom Campbell is standing by his view that a new cable for a large AI data centre will not impact the environment at Ōreti Beach, despite a report saying otherwise.

    Driver cut from rolled-over racing truck

    PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Driver cut from rolled-over racing truck

    A driver had to be cut from his truck after it rolled over during a racing event at Teretonga Park raceway, near Invercargill yesterday.
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