Manslaughter accused’s name still suppressed
Manslaughter accused’s name still suppressed
Name suppression continues for a Southland man charged with manslaughter, despite his identity being known by many in his small rural community.
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Man sent violent porn videos to teen, threatened life
Man sent violent porn videos to teen, threatened life
A South Otago man befriended a 15-year-old girl online and bought her soft toys before telling her she would pay him back with sexual favours.
100 years of supporting rural women
100 years of supporting rural women
This year marks 100 years of Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) and for one former president, the anniversary is a reminder of the organisation’s achievements, big and small.
Baring all for charity
Baring all for charity
They’re giving full bloom a whole new meaning.
Edendale brigade in search of recruits
Edendale brigade in search of recruits
It is time to step up and join the Edendale Volunteer Fire Brigade, as the crucial rural service puts the call out for more volunteers.
Potential for shade, fire, pests continues to rankle
Potential for shade, fire, pests continues to rankle
A West Otago farmer says farm forestry regulations remain unfit for purpose, as he faces a future blighted by shade, frost, pests and fire risk.
Backers, critics unhappy at Bill
Backers, critics unhappy at Bill
Both farming and forestry leaders say they are unhappy with new rules intended to limit how much farmland is converted to exotic forest.
Alliance pitches 65% sale to pay debt
Alliance pitches 65% sale to pay debt
It was a tense atmosphere at Croydon Lodge last Tuesday, as shareholders in the Alliance Group co-op were delivered some difficult news.
Heavy rain, gales for parts of South Island
Heavy rain, gales for parts of South Island
Parts of the South Island are in for a battering, with periods of heavy rain and strong winds forecast over the next few days, including 59 hours of rain for Buller.
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Opponents of wind farm admit it looks over the line
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Opponents of wind farm admit it looks over the line
The next step for the Slopedown wind farm will take place next week, but the main opposition voice appears to be all but raising the white flag.
Body found in search for hunter
Body found in search for hunter
Police searching for a missing hunter have found a body in the Manapouri area.
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Forestry conversion Act fails to please either side
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Forestry conversion Act fails to please either side
Farming and forestry leaders say they are unhappy with new rules intended to limit how much farmland is converted to exotic forest.
Water entity one step closer with plan
Water entity one step closer with plan
Central Otago, Clutha and Gore district councils will form the largest joint council water services entity in the South Island
Shop windows promote cancer cause
Shop windows promote cancer cause
Four Gore clothing shops have made space in their windows to publicise a Woman of the Year competition, while raising awareness for ovarian cancer.
Report highlights council concerns
Report highlights council concerns
The Auditor General’s office has called the state of local government "concerning", as the system groans under continued pressure.
First catch
First catch
Toby White, 12, of Gore, was thrilled to catch a beautiful brown trout on the Waikaia River last week as the fishing season started for another year.
Angling linked to better wellbeing
Angling linked to better wellbeing
A significant New Zealand study of nearly 1900 anglers, the largest of its kind globally, has shown fishing can significantly boost wellbeing and mental health.
Bell tops mayoral spend
Bell tops mayoral spend
Total spending for Southland’s mayors during this term has topped $192,000 — and that is not all of them.
Monitor offers flexibility of care
Monitor offers flexibility of care
A new vital piece of equipment, funded through the Community Health Trust, will give Gore Medical centre patients flexibility in care.
Further upgrade funded for playground
Further upgrade funded for playground
A combined skatepark and basketball court looks set to go ahead in West Otago, despite some last-minute safety concerns.