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Lifting her way from rock bottom
Shanna Crosbie, the former assistant to Gore's mayor who was convicted for forging prescriptions, has found strength in the gym and turned her life around.
Southland
Storm relief funding ‘failures’ slammed
Storm relief funding ‘failures’ slammed
A Southern council says it feels ‘‘nothing but disappointment’’ with Internal Affairs as waits on emergency relief funding following last October’s catastrophic storms.
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Gore groomer has 'no genuine remorse': judge
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Gore groomer has 'no genuine remorse': judge
A Gore man who groomed and threatened to kill a 15-year-old and her family had ‘‘no genuine remorse’’ for sharing indecent material and threatening messages in 2023, a judge said yesterday.
Historian’s book tells tales of death
Historian’s book tells tales of death
Local author and historian Lloyd Esler has written a new book centred on graves in Southland and the stories behind them.
Teen wrestler’s winning moves
Teen wrestler’s winning moves
Seventeen-year-old wrestler Cooper Heaps has national success in his sights after winning bronze at a recent international event.
Clinton teen saddles up for US comp
Clinton teen saddles up for US comp
Pony club member Olivia Hogg, of Clinton, is part of a New Zealand team that will pit their horse riding skills against international competition in July.
Families get access high-speed internet
Families get access high-speed internet
Southland families will soon benefit from a locally led initiative to ensure more households can access fast and reliable internet.
Music review
Music review
Part rabid musical omnivore and part provocateur (her Ohmni clothing brand claims to offer "protection against advanced wi-fi and cell tower strength"), M.I.A.’s albums are never dull.
Powered-up Mini Aceman easy to love
Powered-up Mini Aceman easy to love
David Thomson takes the Mini Aceman JCW for a spin.
Sainsbury to bring laughs to Tussock Country
Sainsbury to bring laughs to Tussock Country
One of New Zealand’s most prominent comedians says he’s excited to bring his sharp eye for observational humour to Gore, calling it well overdue.
Unleashing the rage
Unleashing the rage
Full disclosure: this book may make you angry.
Farming family chasing efficiency
Farming family chasing efficiency
Otago Ballance Farm Environment Awards supreme winners Luke and Nicole Kane are continually seeking ways to improve their business.
Mayor praises police after teens arrested over dating app attacks
Mayor praises police after teens arrested over dating app attacks
Invercargill's mayor has praised police after four youths were arrested over violent attacks involving the use of dating apps police say "could have been fatal".
Proposed wind farm aims for fast track
Proposed wind farm aims for fast track
Another wind farm proposed for the South is being touted as sitting in one of the best-suited spots in the country.
Council to hike interment plot fees
Council to hike interment plot fees
Forget the cost of living, the cost of dying is also on the up in the Gore district.
No proof of homophobic slur use: councillor
No proof of homophobic slur use: councillor
A Gore councillor accused of using homophobic language cannot recall using the slur and says there is no proof she did so.
Council defends water supply amid nitrate claims
Council defends water supply amid nitrate claims
Southland’s council has defended the amount of nitrate in its water supply amid claims from Greenpeace of a ‘‘public health crisis’’.
Four youths arrested over dating app assaults
Four youths arrested over dating app assaults
The teens aged 15 and 16 have been arrested as Invercargill police investigate violent attacks involving the use of dating apps that they say "could have been fatal".
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Farm plan deadline extended by 18 months
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Farm plan deadline extended by 18 months
About 2500 Southland farmers have been granted an 18-month reprieve for submitting their farming and freshwater plans.
Serious motorcycle crash investigated
Serious motorcycle crash investigated
An investigation has begun after a motorcyclist was seriously injured after crashing in Invercargill.