Over 1000 submit on water services
More than 1000 submissions have been lodged on the proposal for four southern councils to run a combined standalone water services council-controlled organisation.
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Filipinos now 10% of roll, college celebrates culture
Filipinos now 10% of roll, college celebrates culture
Due to a recent influx of Filipino students to a rural Southland school, students organised a celebration dinner to share their Southeast Asian culture and connect.
Combined funeral for couple
Combined funeral for couple
A Gore couple who were married for more than 65 years died within 10 days of each other and had a rare combined funeral in the town last week.
Animal kingdom
Animal kingdom
Edendale man Iain Weir stands beside some animal topiary in a Salford St house in Edendale.
Budget benefits southern people
Budget benefits southern people
A standout of the Budget, that I believe will pump a lot of energy into the Gore area is Investment Boost.
Our people
Our people
Injured Pioneer player Leiana Hayward, her dog Dudley and mum Susan Hayward were watching the Pioneer v Albion premier women’s game...
$10k to fight Parkinson’s
$10k to fight Parkinson’s
The Rotary Club of Gore has made a donation to the tune of $10,000 for Parkinson’s research, hoping the grand gesture will go a long way.
Wyndham, St Mary’s A still unbeaten in prems
Wyndham, St Mary’s A still unbeaten in prems
Tight games were the order of the day at the latest round of premier grade Eastern Southland netball at the MLT centre on Saturday.
Clinton man growing more than veges
Clinton man growing more than veges
A South Otago organic farmer had cannabis growing on his rural property and a safe full of guns under his bed, a court has heard.
Matariki celebrations return to mark occasion
Matariki celebrations return to mark occasion
The stars will once again shine brightly in the Gore Gardens as the community comes together to celebrate the Māori New Year later this month.
Night of booming action set to rumble into town
Night of booming action set to rumble into town
There is a rumble coming to Gore — high-flying action, bone-breaking intensity and entertainment for everyone as Pro Wrestling comes to town.
High-level coach talks to students about success
High-level coach talks to students about success
One of New Zealand’s best-known sport coaching and high-performance consultants came to Gore last week to teach local educators how to get the best response from their athletes.
Albion’s good form to be tested by Star in rematch
Albion’s good form to be tested by Star in rematch
It was a battle of the Gore women’s rugby teams last Saturday, with Albion on top as it hoped to go one better than last year.
Offender sentenced to supervision
Offender sentenced to supervision
A southern man went to his ex-girlfriend’s home, swung a bat at her and tried to gain entry before smashing the surrounding glass doors and windows, a court has heard.
Gardyne rejects accusation of ‘disrespectful’ conduct
Gardyne rejects accusation of ‘disrespectful’ conduct
The chairman of a southern council group is unrepentant about his behaviour at a recent meeting, which was dubbed "disrespectful" by a council leader.
Barbarians turn a corner with win
Barbarians turn a corner with win
In round 10 of Southland senior club rugby the Eastern Northern Barbarians beat the Invercargill Blues 33-26 on their Sponsor’s Day at the Gore Showgrounds.
Gore Truck Show results
Gore Truck Show results
Photos by Nicola Wilson
Surviving an ocean of troubles
Surviving an ocean of troubles
SEA CHANGE Jenny Pattrick Bateman Books Reviewed by Anne Stevens This book has a "please note" in the frontispiece: "This is a work of fiction, not a DIY Survival Manual....
Arts trail seeking artists
Arts trail seeking artists
Arts Murihiku is holding the popular and successful Southland Arts Trail again in 2025 and is looking for local artists to swing their studio doors open to visitors
Blues, Crusaders semi too close to call
Blues, Crusaders semi too close to call
And then there were four!