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?
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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.
Painter capturing Southland
Painter capturing Southland
Gore oil painter Allan Thompson has accomplished much in his three years in the craft and has 23 works on show in Mandeville.
Marked increase in daffodil rally support
Marked increase in daffodil rally support
A Gore classic car rally for cancer had double the number of rides of last year and more passengers hitched a ride for the cause, organisers say.
Contributing—‘it’s just what you do’
Contributing—‘it’s just what you do’
"You just end up doing things which just gives you a sense of belonging and it’s a sense of contributing to your community — and it’s just what you do."
Brunch on us
Brunch on us
Southland Rural Support Trust held a casual "Brunch on us" in the middle of rural Southland last Wednesday, inviting local farmers, growers and community members.
Hundreds turn out to welcome Stags home
Hundreds turn out to welcome Stags home
Hundreds of overjoyed scarlet and gold-bedecked fans crammed into Invercargill Airport’s arrivals area to welcome the triumphant Southland Stags rugby team home from the north on Tuesday.
Southland lift prized Ranfurly Shield
Southland lift prized Ranfurly Shield
Faletoi Peni and his warrior Stags sent a reminder on Sunday of the magic that still lives in the Ranfurly Shield.
Awestruck by natural beauty of Norway’s west coast
Awestruck by natural beauty of Norway’s west coast
Sally Brooker shares her arctic travels in Norway.
Snow-hit Milford Rd set to close until weekend
Snow-hit Milford Rd set to close until weekend
The Milford Road is set to close again until the weekend to allow for work to mitigate avalanches and make the area safe, as more snow and heavy rain is on the way.
Hundreds turn out to welcome Stags and shield home
Hundreds turn out to welcome Stags and shield home
Hundreds of overjoyed scarlet and gold-bedecked fans crammed into Invercargill Airport’s arrivals area to welcome the triumphant Southland Stags rugby team home.