Council faces high cost to fix or replace Rugby Park
Options for an outdoor stadium in Invercargill are set for further discussion as question marks hang over the city’s current offering.
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Nanna’s cash gift saved from untimely end
Nanna’s cash gift saved from untimely end
The recent arrival of a Christmas present was better late than never for a Gore grandmother who accidentally threw a gift of $250 cash out with the recycling.
42,500 flock through Waimumu gates
42,500 flock through Waimumu gates
The Southern Field Days have come and gone, with the tide turning for beef and lamb leading to a "really positive" outlook for the public and exhibitors alike — and excitement building for 2028.
Farming resilience highlighted: Seymour
Farming resilience highlighted: Seymour
It was not just clear blue skies and scorching hot temperatures for David Seymour at Field Days last week, but encouraging signs in the rural sector and a reminder "why you’re doing it".
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor
I wish to express my concern regarding the collapse of the Gore Public Gardens’ bird aviary.
PM at opening of sporting facility
PM at opening of sporting facility
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was the surprise guest at Gore’s Māruawai College on Friday as the school celebrated the opening of its new covered sports facility.
Looking back
Looking back
A weed-spraying train leaves the Tapanui Branch railway and enters the Waipahi station yard in November 1976.
Sky’s chemistry creates jewel
Sky’s chemistry creates jewel
The nights are starting to feel like autumn again — colder, steadier: the sort of air that makes the stars look as though someone has polished them.
Our people
Our people
Scenes from out & about in the community.
Strong turnout leaves optimism
Strong turnout leaves optimism
Exhibitors had a "great" time last week at the Southern Field Days, with positive tidings and a hopeful return to form for the market.
House auction pays off for rural trust
House auction pays off for rural trust
The auction of a very special house was one of the feature events at last week’s Southern Field Days at Waimumu.
‘Pandemic’ in mental health: JK
‘Pandemic’ in mental health: JK
Sir John Kirwan has come to symbolise the mythology of the New Zealand man.
Hundreds hit the trail for event
Hundreds hit the trail for event
The MLT Moonshine Trail finished up another year with a great turnout and good conditions for its 20th annual event.
Local govt amalgamation back as big debate topic
Local govt amalgamation back as big debate topic
Amalgamation is back as the hottest topic in local government, this time with four voices in the local government space butting heads at the Southern Field Days.
‘Boy racer’ sport has pulling power
‘Boy racer’ sport has pulling power
"Boy racer — rural style."
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West Otago forestry conversion to be sold
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West Otago forestry conversion to be sold
A controversial large-scale forestry conversion in the heart of West Otago hill country, which caused ripples in the community, is to be sold.
Fly fishing festival sinks hooks into town
Fly fishing festival sinks hooks into town
Gore’s iconic On The Fly Mataura River Festival returns on Sunday, celebrating fly fishing, the Mataura River and Gore’s proud status as the brown trout capital of New Zealand.
Season’s first kakapo hatches, ‘many more’ to come
Season’s first kakapo hatches, ‘many more’ to come
Love was in the air on Valentine’s Day when the first kākāpō chick of the breeding season hatched on Anchor Island.
Tribunal finds teacher guilty of slapping his student
Tribunal finds teacher guilty of slapping his student
A dispute over a missing jar of lollies has resulted in a former Invercargill secondary school teacher being found guilty of serious misconduct.
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48 wind turbines planned for Ohai
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48 wind turbines planned for Ohai
Another large wind farm has been earmarked for the South.