Book paves way for future
A booklet describing the history of the Gore Bowling Club will delve not only into the success, but the stories of players past and present of one of New Zealand’s finest clubs.
The Ensign
‘Superstar’ makes encore performance
‘Superstar’ makes encore performance
A classic musical is returning to West Otago after 26 years, along with four performers from that same production.
Half a century of work recognised
Half a century of work recognised
Trevor Stewart’s 50 years of service to his community were celebrated this month by the Wyndham Lions Club.
Club’s value shown as captain brings up 100 games
Club’s value shown as captain brings up 100 games
There is no better example of the value the Eastern Northern Barbarians bring than this year’s captain.
Pickleball’s popularity proving it’s still a hit
Pickleball’s popularity proving it’s still a hit
Picking up a super-sized ping-pong paddle and knocking a ball with holes in it over a net has become a sporting sensation around the world, and Gore is no exception.
Overnight stargazing designed for budding astronomers
Overnight stargazing designed for budding astronomers
If you are looking at a trip to Alice Springs, Melbourne-based travel writer Catherine Best suggests an overnight stargazing experience should be on your itinerary.
Farmers share spoils at dairy awards
Farmers share spoils at dairy awards
The cream of the southern dairy industry was recognised at the 2026 Southland and Otago Dairy Industry Awards.
Life in dictatorship showcased
Life in dictatorship showcased
A film festival returning to Gore this month will show the stories of people living under an often overlooked and brutal authoritarian dictatorship, while raising funds to help those who...
Gilmour takes Popotunoa Rallysprint
Gilmour takes Popotunoa Rallysprint
Emma Gilmour, of Dunedin, scored a superb win in her Citroen C3 at the Eastern Southland Car Club Crossroads Clinton Popotunoa Rallysprint in South Otago last Saturday.
Gore genealogy group marks 50 years
Gore genealogy group marks 50 years
Gore DNA detectives have been tracing the heritage of southerners for 50 years.
Union involved as sale agreement signed
Union involved as sale agreement signed
A workers’ union has become involved as a Gore rest-home prepares to change ownership.
Support buddy now needing help himself
Support buddy now needing help himself
A beloved therapy horse facing a lifelong health battle now needs help of his own.
Election season heating up as firefighter stands
Election season heating up as firefighter stands
Election season has started in Southland with incumbent Joseph Mooney once again putting his hat in the ring — but an unlikely Labour candidate may prove a formidable challenge.
Council settles on 11% rate rise
Council settles on 11% rate rise
A contentious Gore District Council meeting last week ended with an 11% rate rise struck, but not without heated debate between councillors over debt and affordability.
Looking back
Looking back
Snowfall at the newly completed Mokoreta School, which opened in 1965 on the site of the original school.
Play does not stop at the fence line
Play does not stop at the fence line
When we think about play, it’s easy to picture playgrounds, sports fields or school courts.
Our people
Our people
A stunner day of sunshine, fun and trains at Hamilton Park on Saturday had Evie Sutton, Jai Sutton, Jessie Dalzell, and Joseph Sutton, very happy to be out and about.
Service held for drowned Gore man
Service held for drowned Gore man
A service was held at the Gore Town and Country Club yesterday for 42-year-old Gore man Regan Soper, who drowned in Lake Manapouri this month.
Councils’ future discussed
Councils’ future discussed
About 40 people attended a meeting in Gore on Monday.
Council manager standing in Dunedin
Council manager standing in Dunedin
A "reluctant civil duty" has motivated a Gore District Council manager to stand in this year’s general election.