Stylish moves
Dunedin's Rakesh Harrison and Chantelle Harrison compete at the Gore Town & Country Club on Saturday during the 18th Southland Festival of Dance.
Southland
New river project to address flooding
New river project to address flooding
An $18 million flood resilience project for the Mataura River will address long-standing concerns over gravel buildup and erosion.
Clutha, Central eyed in reshape
Clutha, Central eyed in reshape
Clutha and Central Otago are being raised as possible bedfellows for the Gore district as discussions continue around the reorganisation of local government.
Father queries sentence after driveway death
Father queries sentence after driveway death
A Gore toddler killed when he was run over by his mother in a driveway did not "get the justice he deserved", the boy’s father says.
Looking back
Looking back
A group of people harvest oats in Orawia, a small township 14km north-east of Tuatapere, circa 1912.
Projects a boost for Gore district
Projects a boost for Gore district
It’s great to see the political process working for the Gore community.
Our people
Our people
About 70 golfers from around Southland and Otago took to the Gore Golf Club’s course on Friday for an Ambrose golf tournament to raise funds for a not-for-profit that provides food to those in need.
Pupils relish visit from rescue chopper cyclists
Pupils relish visit from rescue chopper cyclists
A close encounter with cow poo did not deter TV personality Paddy Gower from turning out at Gore Main School on Friday during the annual Westpac Chopper Bike Ride fundraiser.
‘Age-old tradition’ continued
‘Age-old tradition’ continued
Māruawai College’s year 13 prefects laced up their dancing shoes last week for their annual variety concert.
Country song award finalists announced
Country song award finalists announced
Tami Neilson and Marlon Williams are among the finalists for the APRA 2026 best country music song award, to be presented at Country Music Honours at Gore’s St James Theatre on May 22.
Festival opens door to next generation
Festival opens door to next generation
There were sparkly dresses, colourful tutus and tassels galore at the Gore Town & Country Club on Saturday when it hosted the 18th Southland Festival of Dance.
Nitrate water testing returns this weekend
Nitrate water testing returns this weekend
Greenpeace is holding another round of nitrate water testing events in Gore district this week.
Some of production’s lead roles go to locals
Some of production’s lead roles go to locals
Two Gore locals are taking on lead roles in the West Otago Theatrical Society production of Jesus Christ Superstar in June and July at MLT Community Theatre in Tapanui.
Garage-sale style for church fundraiser
Garage-sale style for church fundraiser
St Andrew’s Church will have a little something for everyone at its annual fundraiser this Saturday.
Young drivers over-represented in crash data
Young drivers over-represented in crash data
2328 Southland and Otago people making claims for road-related injuries in 2025 may seem alarming.
New rules for stock grazing on flood banks
New rules for stock grazing on flood banks
Environment Southland has adopted a new flood control and drainage management bylaw, strengthening the rules that protect Southland’s flood infrastructure network.
Seeing Portugal and Greece by van
Seeing Portugal and Greece by van
Travelling Europe by van has been a right of passage for many Kiwis over the decades.
Fantastic performances and an intriguing plot
Fantastic performances and an intriguing plot
I can sum up this entire review in three words — "watch this film".
Playfulness, humour and colour on show
Playfulness, humour and colour on show
Abstraction, vibrant colour and humour are the hallmarks of a new exhibition at the Eastern Southland Gallery.
Mayor ‘horrified’ by dating app assaults at Invercargill park
Mayor ‘horrified’ by dating app assaults at Invercargill park
A pair of serious late-night assaults where the victims were lured to a park using dating apps have left Invercargill’s mayor ‘‘devastated and horrified’’.