Big grins on board big rigs
Big grins on board big rigs
A Southland event offering rides in big trucks to those with disabilities puts a smile on faces and provides a safe space for their carers, volunteers say.
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River gravel source of frustration
River gravel source of frustration
There were very few answers, but plenty of frustration over gravel in the Mataura River at a meeting last week.
Mayor’s work car advertisement questioned
Mayor’s work car advertisement questioned
Southland Mayor Rob Scott’s work car has been covered in advertising for his election campaign, but the council says he is not breaking any rules.
Defaults lead to rethink of subdivision sales
Defaults lead to rethink of subdivision sales
Gore District Council is taking a new approach to marketing the remaining sections of the joint-venture Matai Ridge subdivision, which were first released for sale in late 2021.
Southland go down in plodding encounter
Southland go down in plodding encounter
When the highlight of a match is a hooker scoring three rolling-maul tries, the blood does not exactly get pumping.
St Mary’s to meet Pioneer Red in final
St Mary’s to meet Pioneer Red in final
St Mary’s will take on Pioneer Red in the premier netball competition final on Saturday after two contrasting semifinals.
Haka ready
Haka ready
Practising their haka for the Miharo Murihiku Polyfest are Gore Main School pupils.
Chill out with night of Antarctic films
Chill out with night of Antarctic films
For those with curiosity or keen interest in the coldest place on earth, a curated selection of short films showcasing Antarctica is playing next week at the Gore RSA.
Album review
Album review
Shaky Hollows is that band in the background of the Gothic western.
Shock over burglaries in ‘hospitable’ South
Shock over burglaries in ‘hospitable’ South
After escaping a cyclone-ravaged North Island, a newcomer to Gore was burgled twice in one month, leaving him wondering what happened to southern hospitality.
Southland man charged with selling cocaine
Southland man charged with selling cocaine
A Southland man accused of drug dealing in January has been hit with more serious charges, a court has heard.
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Injunction ‘last lifeline’ for racing
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Injunction ‘last lifeline’ for racing
A High Court interim injunction is the "last lifeline" left for the greyhound racing industry, a former trainer says.
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Gore to seek sister city relationships in France
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Gore to seek sister city relationships in France
Gore could soon formalise sister-city relationships with Longueval and Flers in northern France - two towns with deep World War 1 connections to NZ.
Accused’s identity, plea still mystery
Accused’s identity, plea still mystery
The identity and plea of the man charged with manslaughter after a ute crash that claimed the life of an Otago man remains a mystery.
Trip back to the ’50s well worth it
Trip back to the ’50s well worth it
Through the haze of the St James Theatre in Gore shone the pastels of the 1950s, as Happy Days: A New Musical had its opening weekend.
Intimate, priceless adventure
Intimate, priceless adventure
The Galapagos grips you good and doesn’t let go, Mike Yardley writes.
Man in court over Catlins crash that killed 20-year-old
Man in court over Catlins crash that killed 20-year-old
The identity and plea of the man charged with manslaughter over a ute crash that claimed the life of an Otago man remains a mystery.
Candidate urged to quit mayoral race
Candidate urged to quit mayoral race
An Invercargill mayoral hopeful has been slammed by fellow candidates after his party website looks to have posted "dangerous" and sexually disturbing content online.
New face among marine guardians
New face among marine guardians
A new Fiordland Marine Guardian appointment plus the reappointment of five existing Guardians will help safeguard Fiordland’s precious natural environment, Acting Environment Minister Tama Potaka...
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Wait continues for back-up water supply
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Wait continues for back-up water supply
Invercargill is going to have to run the risk of not having a back-up water supply for a few years yet.