Woman in vigilante murder says she doesn't deserve forgiveness
Woman in vigilante murder says she doesn't deserve forgiveness
A woman who restrained an Invercargill man while he was stabbed to death says she should never be forgiven.
Southland
Delays as work begins
Delays as work begins
Work affecting major highways in Southland and Central Otago is under way and travellers are advised to prepare for delays.
Access road breached by massive slip
Access road breached by massive slip
A massive landslip on a road near Riverton has cut off emergency access to the Te Araroa Trail and a key communications site.
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Region’s communities to benefit from tables, waka made by prisoners
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Region’s communities to benefit from tables, waka made by prisoners
Invercargill Prison staff are turning idle hands into busy ones that are benefiting several Southland communities.
Par for Purpose — teeing off for hospice
Par for Purpose — teeing off for hospice
People taking part in a golf tournament next month will be teeing off for a purpose.
Burnett holds on for third title
Burnett holds on for third title
Josh Burnett become just the sixth rider to win three or more Tour of Southland titles after surviving a frenetic final day.
Weather curve ball at Teretonga Park
Weather curve ball at Teretonga Park
After a dry spell in the south, the heavens chose to open as the Ascot Park Hotel Teretonga Park International, part of the Repco NextGen NZ Championship, was held over the weekend.
Troubled camping ground to close this week
Troubled camping ground to close this week
The Gore District Council has confirmed the troubled Gore Motor Camp is to close at the end of this week.
Real-world building experience now on offer
Real-world building experience now on offer
Students at St Peter’s College, in Gore, will be measuring out plywood, getting their tool belts on, and working to build a two-bedroom house from scratch this year.
Suspected car arson may lead to road repair bill
Suspected car arson may lead to road repair bill
The recently retired West Gore man whose uninsured car was destroyed in a suspected arson last week may now be faced with a $3500 bill for road repairs if an offender is not found.
Looking back
Looking back
The 1904 Gore A&P Show in 1904 was a significant event in New Zealand's agricultural history, marking the introduction of modern farming technology to the public....
20 years of Moonshine Trail events
20 years of Moonshine Trail events
The 20th year of anything is something to be celebrated. And in 2026, here we are, in the 20th year of the MLT Moonshine Trail event.
Our people
Our people
Scenes from out and about in our community.
$13.6m industrial hub project revealed
$13.6m industrial hub project revealed
A planned $13.6 million industrial hub near Gore represents a significant investment that "can only bode well for the South, and for New Zealand".
Wife’s death careless, not intentional: judge
Wife’s death careless, not intentional: judge
Just days after his careless driving claimed his wife’s life, a 76-year-old Italian tourist admitted the charge in court so he could fly home to grieve.
Decision to drive drunk after hen party ‘fall from grace’
Decision to drive drunk after hen party ‘fall from grace’
A hen’s party reveller caught last Christmas almost four times over the limit told the court her morning-after drink-driving was a fall from grace.
Person sustains minor injuries in crash
Person sustains minor injuries in crash
Gore and Mataura Fire Brigades, ambulance and police services attended a car-and-truck crash at the intersection of Glencoe and Pioneer Highways
Living after stroke focus of workshop
Living after stroke focus of workshop
A stroke workshop in Gore will help provide the tools for a life after surviving a stroke, bringing resources and people together in February.
Tenants have less than a week to vacate site
Tenants have less than a week to vacate site
The troubled Gore Motor Camp is to close at the end of this week.
Boaties commended for high level of preparedness
Boaties commended for high level of preparedness
Southern boat users have been commended for their sound preparation and knowledge of the rules in recent months.