Weather conditions stressing farmers
Weather conditions stressing farmers
Difficult weather conditions in Southland are taking a toll on farmers, who are struggling with rain and snow at their busiest time of year, Southland Federated Farmers says.
First chop adds to $10k success story
Imagine your first haircut in front of a crowd, thousands of dollars being raised and your hair being kept to be made into wigs.
Snowstorm shows its face
Clouds roll in over snowy paddocks on State Highway 93 near Mataura yesterday.
New exhibition a change of pace for heritage centre
A ceramics exhibition will be shown this month at the Croyden Aviation Heritage Centre in Mandeville.
Language, connection celebrated with hikoi
The sun shone on the Murihiku community as whānau and friends embarked on a hīkoi to celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori at the weekend.
Invercargill 'struggling' without sign language interpreter
Invercargill 'struggling' without sign language interpreter
Invercargill’s deaf community has signalled a desperate need for a sign language interpreter, two years since the last person left the role.Call to give learning te reo Māori a fair go
Call to give learning te reo Māori a fair go
This week we celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori — Māori Language Week.
Sport
Gore gallops transferred
The Gore gallops scheduled for Sunday have been transferred to Oamaru.
Sights set on new club
Sights set on new club
An Invercargill archery coach has set his sights on starting a new archery club in Gore.Christchurch pair claim dominant win after trouble-free race at Teretonga
Christchurch pair claim dominant win after trouble-free race at Teretonga
There was plenty of entertaining racing over both three hours and one hour at the opening round of the South Island Endurance Series at Teretonga on Saturday.Thistle women cap off stellar season
Thistle women cap off stellar season
The curtain on the senior football season was brought down at the weekend as Southland Football hosted cup final day in the SBS Knockout Cup, the Charity Cup and the Edinburgh Trophy.
Business
Sisters thriving on the family farm
They're sisters-in-farms.
Sights set on veterinary practice
Sights set on veterinary practice
IROSHANA KULATHUNGA Dairy farmerSouthland He is a qualified veterinarian in Sri Lanka and now Iroshana "Shan" Kulathunga is working towards becoming registered as a vet in New Zealand.SUBSCRIBER
ILT pleased revenue up by 4%
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ILT pleased revenue up by 4%
ILT’S chief executive is pleased with the $111 million revenue the trust had this year, however he says things are not looking as bright for the future.SUBSCRIBER
Pioneer not taking fast-track consent process for granted
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Pioneer not taking fast-track consent process for granted
A power generator says fast-track legislation is far from a free pass to getting projects done and there is always a risk in proceeding down that route.
The Roaring Pen
Stags v Manawatu squad announced
SBS Bank Southland Stags named to take on Manawatu tomorrow night in Palmerston North.
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De Groot glad to be back in ABs’ fold
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De Groot glad to be back in ABs’ fold
Ethan de Groot loves Southland but he is very pleased to be in Sydney this week.In Photos: Southland Stags v Canterbury
In Photos: Southland Stags v Canterbury
A selection of pictures from the Stags loss to Canterbury last Friday night.Southland valiant in loss
Southland valiant in loss
Canterbury scored their fourth win of the NPC season when they downed a valiant Southland 41-29 at Rugby Park in Invercargill last night.
New exhibition a change of pace for heritage centre
A ceramics exhibition will be shown this month at the Croyden Aviation Heritage Centre in Mandeville.
Community focus key to club securing $30K grant
Community focus key to club securing $30K grant
Pioneer Rugby Club members have a spring in their step this week after the club was granted $30,000 as part of a Bunnings Rugby Assist programme.Call to give learning te reo Māori a go
Call to give learning te reo Māori a go
This week we celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori — Māori Language Week.First chop adds to $10k success story
First chop adds to $10k success story
Imagine your first haircut in front of a crowd, thousands of dollars being raised and your hair being kept to be made into wigs.
Call to give learning te reo Māori a fair go
Call to give learning te reo Māori a fair go
This week we celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori — Māori Language Week.
Snowstorm shows its face
Snowstorm shows its face
Clouds roll in over snowy paddocks on State Highway 93 near Mataura yesterday.
Weather conditions stressing farmers
Weather conditions stressing farmers
Difficult weather conditions in Southland are taking a toll on farmers, who are struggling with rain and snow at their busiest time of year, Southland Federated Farmers says.
New exhibition a change of pace for heritage centre
New exhibition a change of pace for heritage centre
A ceramics exhibition will be shown this month at the Croyden Aviation Heritage Centre in Mandeville.
Community focus key to club securing $30K grant
Community focus key to club securing $30K grant
Pioneer Rugby Club members have a spring in their step this week after the club was granted $30,000 as part of a Bunnings Rugby Assist programme.
Call to give learning te reo Māori a go
Call to give learning te reo Māori a go
This week we celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori — Māori Language Week.
First chop adds to $10k success story
First chop adds to $10k success story
Imagine your first haircut in front of a crowd, thousands of dollars being raised and your hair being kept to be made into wigs.
Dramatic hair cut for charity
Dramatic hair cut for charity
It is a case of like son, like mother at Waikaka School.
Invercargill 'struggling' without sign language interpreter
Invercargill 'struggling' without sign language interpreter
Invercargill’s deaf community has signalled a desperate need for a sign language interpreter, two years since the last person left the role.
Looking back
Looking back
The Ensign is starting a new feature this week with photos from its archives.
Week’s aim to encourage use of Māori words
Week’s aim to encourage use of Māori words
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori week, or Māori Language Week, is an annual celebration in New Zealand promoting and revitalising Māori language.
Between you and me
Between you and me
AsureQuality meat inspector Marama Braven
Rural brunch a chance to connect
Rural brunch a chance to connect
Few things are better on a rainy day — a cup of coffee, a bacon butty, and a chance to have a chat and connect with others in the farming community.
New citizens welcomed
New citizens welcomed
Seven people walked into the Gore District Council offices on Friday afternoon from a variety of different countries, and left citizens of New Zealand.
Trip to the beach key to tourney bronze medal
Trip to the beach key to tourney bronze medal
A last-minute trip to the beach led to the St Peter’s College year 8 girls’ basketball team winning a bronze medal at a national tournament last weekend.
Camera club revives Battle of the Bell
Camera club revives Battle of the Bell
The lack of a bell has not deterred Gore Camera Club members in reviving an old competition.
Rising star happy to punch above weight
Rising star happy to punch above weight
Like his favourite rugby player, Jayden Broome (Ngāpuhi) punches above his weight.
Siblings snare silver at NZ schools champs
Siblings snare silver at NZ schools champs
It is not the most teenage of sports — no fan zones and podcasts tend to surround the sport of croquet.
Sights set on new club
Sights set on new club
An Invercargill archery coach has set his sights on starting a new archery club in Gore.
Heslip about to step on to world stage in Lima
Heslip about to step on to world stage in Lima
Northern Southland College target shooter Jack Heslip is heading into the unknown.