Case delayed
Case delayed
The court appearance of a Southland man charged under the Resource Management Act will now be held early next year.
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Flower beds dressed for summer
Flower beds dressed for summer
After a striking purple and white display at Gore roundabouts and nature strips, it is time for the council gardeners’ summer changeover.
Tap water testing event to be held
Tap water testing event to be held
Focusing on what it sees as an "at risk" rural community, Greenpeace is hosting a tap water testing event in Gore tomorrow.
Award lauds commitment
Award lauds commitment
Gore athlete Millie McFadzien was recognised during the ILT Academy Southland’s end of year celebrations in Invercargill last week.
Century of community protection
Century of community protection
It was a weekend for the history books as the Mataura Volunteer Fire Brigade celebrated its 100th anniversary on Saturday.
Recycling uptake ‘really positive’
Recycling uptake ‘really positive’
After a five year break, the council says Gore has made a "strong start" to the return of kerbside recycling.
Show a must for longtime attendees
Show a must for longtime attendees
Loading up the trailer with five South Devon cattle for a 600km road trip is an annual affair for Southland’s Eden family, who have attended Canterbury A&P Shows for the past 24 years.
Vampire braves sunny day at ‘Motoring Mad’ car rally
Vampire braves sunny day at ‘Motoring Mad’ car rally
A "great selection" of cars were out and about on Sunday’s sunny afternoon at the "Motoring Mad" car rally at Tulloch Park in Mataura — including a 1967 VK Vampire.
Gore water ski team wins Waikato event
Gore water ski team wins Waikato event
A fantastic effort at the Bridge 2 Bridge Waterski Classic race up north brought waterski racing glory back to Gore, and a first-time win for Enforcer Racing.
Children given early entry to art collecting
Children given early entry to art collecting
Budding young art collectors will be lining up at Eastern Southland Gallery next weekend for the chance to buy a print by a major New Zealand or international artist.
‘Maturity’ evident in new release
‘Maturity’ evident in new release
Marissa and Caitlyn Byars, of Halton Hart, have released the new single Sweet Ride.
Thrilling ride of mystery
Thrilling ride of mystery
Laura and Andrew live in Swinbrook, England with their 14-year-old daughter, Tilly. Laura’s parents Eliza and Bruce live in Brisbane, which Laura left in her 20s.
Exploring Central with Fats the cat
Exploring Central with Fats the cat
Jo Simpson enjoys a feline adventure into Central Otago’s gold rush past.
Southland wind farm plan rears its head
Southland wind farm plan rears its head
The turbines would generate enough power for the equivalent of 150,000 homes. File photo: RNZ/Sally Round
Disgraced Gore accountant previously struck off
Disgraced Gore accountant previously struck off
Disgraced former accountant Glen Grieve, who was last week sentenced to 11 months’ home detention for stealing over $180,000 from one of his clients, had two years earlier been struck off.
Twelve injured in Invercargill crash
Twelve injured in Invercargill crash
A dozen people are injured in Invercargill, after a crash involving three vehicles, including a van.
Milk plant staff warned of ‘change’
Milk plant staff warned of ‘change’
Speculation is mounting over possible restructuring and job losses as new owner Open Country Dairy stamps its mark on Mataura Valley Milk.
Southland teen wins $50K from PM's Space Prize
Southland teen wins $50K from PM's Space Prize
Southland schoolgirl Sophie Ineson is reaching for the stars after being awarded a Prime Minister’s Space Prize this week.
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Panel convened for Slopedown fast-track application
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Panel convened for Slopedown fast-track application
The wheels are turning on the fast-track approval process for the Slopedown wind farm, but it will take until April next year before a final decision is made.
Edendale man seriously injured in attack after being lured from home
Edendale man seriously injured in attack after being lured from home
An Edendale man was assaulted after being lured from his home late on Saturday night to help a woman claiming to have a flat tyre.