Water rates surge ‘predictable’
A southern mayor says a near-doubling of water rates in Waitaki was "predictable", but central government should shoulder much of the blame for what he called a "cluster stuff".
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Death becomes them, at the toughest times
Death becomes them, at the toughest times
A Wyndham man has a workshop open to Southland woodworkers and their DIY projects, alongside his own — building coffins for a fraction of the price.
Mataura Mob member in brawl at Christchurch prison
Mataura Mob member in brawl at Christchurch prison
A Mataura Mongrel Mob member has pleaded guilty to assault after a fight broke out in a Christchurch prison cell.
Milford Road open ahead of avalanche work
Milford Road open ahead of avalanche work
The Milford Road is open, but plans remain in place to close the Southland state highway tomorrow night for avalanche work to make the area safe.
‘Bringing mojo back’ to old train stations
‘Bringing mojo back’ to old train stations
Minister for Rail Winston Peters is "bringing the mojo back" to neglected railway stations with new funding to repair stations such as the Mataura Railway Station.
Trust’s $60,000 loss ‘standard procedure’
Trust’s $60,000 loss ‘standard procedure’
A $60,000 loss is of no concern to the Mataura Licensing Trust, calling it a drop in the bucket.
Loan to aid South’s space sector
Loan to aid South’s space sector
A government loan will help rocket Southland’s role in the space industry to greater heights.
Resident ‘gutted’ by antler theft
Resident ‘gutted’ by antler theft
Once the crown jewel of a Waikaia resident’s fence line, three sets of stag antlers have been stolen in a brazen heist.
Raising the standard
Raising the standard
Gore woman Mary Ann Morgan (centre, black dress) seen here with the members of the Gore Girls’ Literary Society which she founded, signed the 1893 petition for...
Why sweeteners leave a sour taste
Why sweeteners leave a sour taste
Are you trying to cut back on sugar but are finding you are completely confused by the different artificial sweeteners on the market?
Three generations
Three generations
The Fergusons were out and about on Monday morning, bringing in the whitebait season and hoping for a few patties to fry up later on in the evening, although the catch...
Run of break-ins being investigated
Run of break-ins being investigated
Gore Police are investigating a spate of car break-ins that happened on one Friday night, last month.
Late penalty denies first win
Late penalty denies first win
Southland Country nearly bagged its first win of the season but was denied at the death in its grudge match on Saturday.
Mum alarmed after children caught up in student prank
Mum alarmed after children caught up in student prank
A group of St Peter’s College students tried to lure two younger children into their "van" with candy at a Gore public playground, the kids’ alarmed mum said.
Happy to be fishing, if not catching
Happy to be fishing, if not catching
Whitebaiters are hoping this year will be spent out on the river, instead of waiting out the weather.
Wool innovations focus of forum
Wool innovations focus of forum
Converting wool into powder to be used in cosmetics, ink and packaging were some of the innovations heard at a Southland workshop this week.
New platform to enhance engagement
New platform to enhance engagement
A new online engagement platform will make it easier than ever for the community to talk to Gore District Council.
Daffodil daze
Daffodil daze
In keeping with the yellow theme, the Gore District Mayor was dressed as an appropriately coloured cartoon character on Daffodil Day last Friday.
Winners on and off field
Winners on and off field
The Māuruawai Midwives Gore Wanderers AFC Women’s team capped off a major season with their first championship win.
Gallery celebrates gift of works
Gallery celebrates gift of works
A new exhibition at the Eastern Southland Gallery is showing off a catalogue of New Zealand art work, new and permanent to the gallery.