Opponents admit wind farm looks over the line
Opponents admit wind farm looks over the line
The next step for the Slopedown wind farm will take place today, but the main opposition voice appears to be all but raising the white flag.
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Awards celebrate players, coaches
Awards celebrate players, coaches
Success in the beautiful game was celebrated last week at Southland Football’s award night, and the spotlight fell on some Gore excellence on the pitch.
Country is for all ages, voices
Country is for all ages, voices
Thirty-four years after joining the Gore Country Music Club to find her place in the community, one woman has been awarded a lifetime membership award.
Behind the scenes with the PM
Behind the scenes with the PM
Obituaries for Jacindamania were a little premature it seems
Teretonga treat
Teretonga treat
Pacer Bangma-Cribb, 14, prepares to go on a ride around Teretonga Park race circuit with Warren "Gibbo" Gibson last Friday.
Holden fanatic still a Bathurst devotee
Holden fanatic still a Bathurst devotee
A Gore Holden loyalist has not let the brand’s Bathurst exit slow him down — firing up the barbie for his annual race-day party last Sunday.
Track tours through tea country
Track tours through tea country
Train travel has had a resurgence in popularity recently.
Heater caused fire killing mum, son
Heater caused fire killing mum, son
A mother and son died in a house fire caused by a heater in their cold Manapouri home, a coroner has found.
8 in running for 4 spots on council
8 in running for 4 spots on council
The race for the last available seats on the Invercargill City Council is shaping up to be a photo finish.
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Housing build to start soon
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Housing build to start soon
Kāinga Ora Homes and Communities will start work on social housing this month on the former Longford Tavern site in Gore, three years after buying it.
Gore given more time for district plan
Gore given more time for district plan
The Minister for the Environment has granted the Gore District Council's request for extra time to sort out its plan for the district.
Lockdown lifted at Invercargill high school
Lockdown lifted at Invercargill high school
A lockdown at Invercargill's Aurora College has been lifted following reports of an assault at the school.
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Table to remain similar with only a few newcomers
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Table to remain similar with only a few newcomers
Environment Southland’s council will have a familiar look following the weekend’s election, save for the top seat of chairperson.
Rob Scott relieved to be back as mayor
Rob Scott relieved to be back as mayor
Southland District Mayor Rob Scott says a weight has been lifted off after securing a second term in the top job.
Tom Campbell close to taking out top spot
Tom Campbell close to taking out top spot
Invercargill's likely new mayor Tom Campbell says he is "absolutely delighted" by the result.
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Country’s youngest mayor retains position; four new faces at table
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Country’s youngest mayor retains position; four new faces at table
Gore District Mayor Ben Bell said his re-election showed how confident the community was in him, regardless of a shaky first term.
Final days of controversial term approach
Final days of controversial term approach
Nobby Clark’s eventful stint as mayor of Invercargill will draw to a close in the coming days.
Two injured after campervan rolls
Two injured after campervan rolls
Two people have been transported to hospital with moderate injuries after a campervan rolled on a Southland highway.
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Farmer opposes proposed wind farm
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Farmer opposes proposed wind farm
A proposed wind farm on one side, pine trees going up on the other - times have changed and not for the better, one Southland farmer says.
Scott 'relieved, humbled' to be mayor again
Scott re-elected Southland mayor with large margin
Southland mayor Rob Scott says a weight has been lifted off after securing a second term in the top job.