Southland dairy farmer cries poor after exploiting migrants
A Southland dairy farmer and religious leader who exploited his workers claims he can't pay a $215,000 fine despite owning properties worth millions.
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'Devastated': Camp residents in shock at evictions
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'Devastated': Camp residents in shock at evictions
Shock and despair spread through Gore Motor Camp as eviction notices were handed out to residents unsure where they will go next.
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Transfer to Dunedin Hospital ‘big news’
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Transfer to Dunedin Hospital ‘big news’
The talented Southland rugby player who fell from a roof in the student quarter will be transferred to Dunedin Hospital today as his condition improves, a family friend says.
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Wind helps mitigate low hydro lake levels
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Wind helps mitigate low hydro lake levels
Wind power is helping to store water in hydro lakes as the country tries to build up electricity fuel after a dry opening to the year.
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Rural roots no bar for aspiring actor
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Rural roots no bar for aspiring actor
Growing up in Winton has not stopped Deacon Kynan-Wilde from becoming one of the best young actors in the country.
Female tradies bring another element
Female tradies bring another element
Tradie vans come loaded with a plethora of tools, but Grace St foreman Jess Tinnock’s has one unexpected extra feature — a fixed baby seat.
Mana whenua rep has parting shot
Mana whenua rep has parting shot
The Rev Evelyn Cook delivered an impassioned valedictory speech at the final meeting of the term on Tuesday.
SIT chief steps back, proud of team’s achievements
SIT chief steps back, proud of team’s achievements
After guiding the Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) through rough seas over the past three and a-half years, executive director Daryl Haggerty is looking forward to a break in calmer waters.
Garden delights for a good cause
Garden delights for a good cause
Keira McDowall, 12, and Inky Eyles, 3, check out the daffodils in bloom at Paterson Park and Gardens, in Waikaka, on Sunday.
Recycling at kerbside set to return soon
Recycling at kerbside set to return soon
Get your bins out Gore, kerbside recycling is back after a five-year hiatus and the official start date is only a short time away.
School upgrades complete
School upgrades complete
Balfour School is officially "re-opened" at full capacity, and the Southland school looks flash with new buildings and facilities.
No quick answer to nitrates
No quick answer to nitrates
The ongoing investigation into what made Gore’s tap water undrinkable in July is unlikely to point the finger at one bad actor, a council manager says.
Looking back
Looking back
Wyndham Angling Club junior member Tadhg Smith, of Edendale, established a reputation for catching large trout.
Increasing whole foods, plants beneficial for diet
Increasing whole foods, plants beneficial for diet
When trying to get healthy there’s no shortage of advice online about different ways of eating.
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Scenes from out & about in our community
Staff survey reveals mixed attitudes
Staff survey reveals mixed attitudes
The Gore District Council has some room to grow, after a mixed bag of results from their first staff survey.
Departing councillors reflect on their tenures
Departing councillors reflect on their tenures
Former Mayor Tracy Hicks, alongside departing Gore District Councillors were given their flowers at last week’s council meeting.
Roading, cables laid for wind farm
Roading, cables laid for wind farm
A dry Southland winter has provided ideal conditions to make great progress on the construction of Kaiwera Downs wind farm’s stage two.
Mongrel Mob members jailed for kidnapping
Mongrel Mob members jailed for kidnapping
Six Mongrel Mob members have been jailed for the kidnapping and brutal beating of a patched member at their Mataura gang pad.
Tapanui taught Redford NZ has ‘smile on its face’
Tapanui taught Redford NZ has ‘smile on its face’
Tapanui residents who encountered Robert Redford during a 2016 movie shoot in the town say the Hollywood great was a "down-to-earth, lovely gentleman".