Road safety concern following accident
After an accident wrote off her son’s car, one concerned mother has called for safer roading options in Gore.
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‘Gold rush’ of planting predicted
‘Gold rush’ of planting predicted
An area larger than the size of Stewart Island has been converted into forestry in the past seven years across the country and Eastern Southland is not immune from its impact.
All lined up for a shoot
All lined up for a shoot
The Waikaia Defence Rifle Club gets ready to take on Gore in a meeting in 1936.
Communities filling the gap
Communities filling the gap
Some moments are pretty darn cool.
Between you and me
Between you and me
Sarah Barclay, early childhood teacher, of Gore.
Catlins school closes after 128 years
Catlins school closes after 128 years
The last little schoolhouse in the valley has finally closed its doors.
Rates increase falls to 8.8% on average
Rates increase falls to 8.8% on average
The predicted rate increase for Environment Southland for the coming year has dropped.
Wax on and wax off, valet owner selling to retire
Wax on and wax off, valet owner selling to retire
Gary Egerton is looking forward to polishing up his fishing skills rather than cars at his business.
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Fears for community with regulation of online gambling
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Fears for community with regulation of online gambling
The looming regulation of online gambling has a Mataura Licensing Trust official concerned with the safety and prosperity of districts around the country.
Tradition and a night of school festivity enjoyed
Tradition and a night of school festivity enjoyed
Gore high school students arrived in style for their "Night in Hollywood" school ball.
Rising costs present difficulties for council
Rising costs present difficulties for council
The Gore District Council’s Long Term Plan will go out for consultation this week and there will be information sessions about it throughout the district next week.
New app adds a little humanity
New app adds a little humanity
Gore Health is the first healthcare provider in the country to roll out a new way for patients to celebrate and thank healthcare professionals, straight from their phone.
Soderbergh’s take on the spy thriller strikes a chord
Soderbergh’s take on the spy thriller strikes a chord
Hollywood director Steven Soderbergh has enjoyed a productive second wind after announcing his retirement in 2013.
Fashions of past decades focus of charity fundraiser
Fashions of past decades focus of charity fundraiser
A Waikaia fashion show was a riotous success as local shepherds and retired models donned outfits from days of old and strutted down the runway for a charitable triple-threat.
Paddon’s run, wharf special for rally
Paddon’s run, wharf special for rally
The Otago Rally is on this weekend.
New car, same drivers: Otago Rally duo ready
New car, same drivers: Otago Rally duo ready
He may have raced in the Otago Rally so many times he could not tell you how many but this one will be new for Gore rally driver Derek Ayson.
Blues beat champs Star as Baabaas flop
Blues beat champs Star as Baabaas flop
Southland’s six premier club rugby teams were intent on producing improved performances in round two of the Galbraith Shield Competition on Saturday but not all delivered.
Academy welcomes new student athletes
Academy welcomes new student athletes
St Peter’s College athlete Millie McFadzien and Menzies College clay target shooter Alex Smith have both been accepted into the Southland Academy.
Harris joins forces with son of country legend
Harris joins forces with son of country legend
In a full-circle moment, Southland’s very own country music export is back touring the South Island with the son of legend Charley Pride, whose music she grew up listening to in Edendale.
Youth jobless level a concern
Youth jobless level a concern
The number of 15 to 24-year-olds who are not in education, employment, or training has risen to just shy of a 10-year peak.