Southland

Some not-so-good news — but also some hopeful news.

Authorities are moving to confiscate the Mongrel Mob’s gang pad in Mataura, the scene of a number of "prolonged and tortuous" beatings.

The atmosphere of the Gore Christmas Market added to the festive vibe of the holiday season — and helped a good cause give back to the community.

Aviation pioneer James William Humphreys Scotland is pictured on March 4, 1914, in his Caudron biplane, before his flight around Gore.

The Wyndham Street Market will not run this year, disappointing locals, but Southland’s mayor says volunteer burnout is real and the council is looking into how it can better support them in future.

A Gore dairy farmer says the $5000 wetlands built on his property have lowered nitrates in its creek by 30%.

A mental health education coach has finished her 18-month stint at a Southland school and is going back to the "coalface" of being a teacher, she says.

Kiwi country music faves The Warratahs will take the stage as guest artists at next year's Tussock Country Music Festival in Gore.