Four councils look to join forces
Four southern councils are believed to be coming close to working together around water operations, while another is also interested.
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Prime Minister to visit Waimumu today
Prime Minister to visit Waimumu today
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is making his second trip to Waimumu in a year.
Festive spirit shines in Tapanui
Festive spirit shines in Tapanui
A Christmas delight awaits in Whisky Gully as the Tinsel Trail brings the festive spirit to the popular Tapanui hiking spot.
Start of something big
Start of something big
The foundation stone for the hospital in Gore is laid in 1907.
Tough year tested resilience, strength
Tough year tested resilience, strength
With the festive season right around the corner, there’s a natural urge to reflect on a year that tested our resilience but also showcased our community’s strength.
Between you and me
Between you and me
Shai Levin, mathematician.
Town unites to give back
Town unites to give back
Despite the wet weather, Toot for Tucker was an amazing success, filling up the Salvation Army’s stocks and showing Gore’s charitable spirit.
Season’s shopping for charity
Season’s shopping for charity
Gore had a great chance to get its holiday shopping in at the Christmas Market, held at the Gore Town & Country Club last Sunday.
Artist on hunt for mystery poet behind new song
Artist on hunt for mystery poet behind new song
Gore songwriter Ron Mitchell is on the hunt for a man who can write a decent poem.
Rising rents hitting affordability: report
Rising rents hitting affordability: report
Rents are increasing in Gore and making housing more unaffordable, a Gore District Council report has revealed.
Falling interest rates could boost positivity
Falling interest rates could boost positivity
Southland’s economy has hit rock bottom and is starting to recover slightly — but Christmas and summer will still be tough, an economist says.
Council soon to be all under one roof
Council soon to be all under one roof
After nearly five years, Southland District Council staff will be soon back in one building — but this will not stop the plans of an amalgamation with other Southland councils, the chief executive...
Whooping cough cases ‘concerning’
Whooping cough cases ‘concerning’
Otago and Southland have recorded by far the highest number of whooping cough cases in the country, a new report shows.
Hopping the Ditch to face the best
Hopping the Ditch to face the best
Not set with just being the fifth-best bowler in the world, one Gore player is in Melbourne this week to compete against the best of the best.
Whiskey and world No 5 on show
Whiskey and world No 5 on show
The sun was shining, the bowls were flying, and the competitive spirit was alive and well at the Mataura Licensing Trust’s Teacher’s Whiskey Tournament.
Youth advocate nominated
Youth advocate nominated
A mental health advocate for young people has been named as one of the 100 Local Hero Award medallists.
Road funding shortfall ‘significant safety concern’
Road funding shortfall ‘significant safety concern’
A Southern mayor fears lives could be at risk amid a funding shortfall for the region’s roads.
Gallery seeks support to buy significant artwork
Gallery seeks support to buy significant artwork
The Eastern Southland Gallery wants to buy artwork which is a significant series for future generations.
Sale to mark year’s growth of talent, camaraderie
Sale to mark year’s growth of talent, camaraderie
Students at the Southern Institute of Technology Gore campus art class will be displaying their work from this year at their annual exhibition this Saturday.
Christmas spirit coming into bloom
Christmas spirit coming into bloom
Dorothy McIntosh’s cottage garden is a peaceful haven by day and a fun Christmas display by night.