KiwiRail staff supported after Souhland train crash
An early morning collision between a train and a car at a rural level crossing near Gore has left one person injured.
Southland
Trips to sister cities approved despite cost concerns
Trips to sister cities approved despite cost concerns
Overseas trips to Invercargill’s sister cities have been approved by the city council despite concerns about how they will be paid for.
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Region top of the GDP growth class
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Region top of the GDP growth class
Southland may be at the bottom of the country geographically speaking but its increase in regional gross domestic product (GDP) puts it at the top.
Support buddy now needing help himself
Support buddy now needing help himself
A beloved therapy horse facing a lifelong health battle now needs help of his own.
Election season heating up as firefighter stands
Election season heating up as firefighter stands
Election season has started in Southland with incumbent Joseph Mooney once again putting his hat in the ring — but an unlikely Labour candidate may prove a formidable challenge.
Council settles on 11% rate rise
Council settles on 11% rate rise
A contentious Gore District Council meeting last week ended with an 11% rate rise struck, but not without heated debate between councillors over debt and affordability.
Looking back
Looking back
Snowfall at the newly completed Mokoreta School, which opened in 1965 on the site of the original school.
Play does not stop at the fence line
Play does not stop at the fence line
When we think about play, it’s easy to picture playgrounds, sports fields or school courts.
Our people
Our people
A stunner day of sunshine, fun and trains at Hamilton Park on Saturday had Evie Sutton, Jai Sutton, Jessie Dalzell, and Joseph Sutton, very happy to be out and about.
Service held for drowned Gore man
Service held for drowned Gore man
A service was held at the Gore Town and Country Club yesterday for 42-year-old Gore man Regan Soper, who drowned in Lake Manapouri this month.
Councils’ future discussed
Councils’ future discussed
About 40 people attended a meeting in Gore on Monday.
Council manager standing in Dunedin
Council manager standing in Dunedin
A "reluctant civil duty" has motivated a Gore District Council manager to stand in this year’s general election.
Pop-up book sale to be held
Pop-up book sale to be held
If you’re looking for a new paperback, or you’re still kicking yourself for missing the Pakeke Lions big book sale last October, do not fret.
School’s community fair returns
School’s community fair returns
St Mary’s School’s community fair is back for its second year and is set to be stacked with food and family fun to raise money for the school.
Changing gear
Changing gear
After nearly four decades of keeping locals on the road, a Riversdale man is handing over the keys to his mechanical business next month.
Smooth landing
Smooth landing
Freddy Allan, 10, of Clinton competes in the long jump at the Southland Primary Schools athletics championships at Surrey Park, Invercargill, on Saturday.
Rocking, rolling, riding ...
Rocking, rolling, riding ...
Easter Fun Day at Hamilton Park lived up to its name for Russell Smith, Judah Collins, Kim McGregor, Asher Collins, Meelah Poves, Alyza Whelan and train driver Ben Sewell.
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Support buddy now needing help himself
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Support buddy now needing help himself
A beloved therapy horse now needs help of his own.
Council suspends mana whenua role
Council suspends mana whenua role
The Invercargill City Council has been urged to become a place Māori want to work alongside after a rūnaka requested its mana whenua seat be disestablished.
Organisers excited for ‘awesome event’
Organisers excited for ‘awesome event’
A stellar lineup heads to South Otago this Saturday to contest the annual Eastern Southland Car Club Crossroads Clinton Popotunoa Rallysprint.