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.
The Ensign
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.
Correction
Correction
The names of two women were inadvertently transposed in a story in The Ensign on March 5 about Gore’s Happy Wanderers walking group who completed their annual three-day away trip last month.
Ready to roar
Ready to roar
Riders line up outside the Ambroses building on the corner of Main and Medway Sts and Christies motor and motorcycle works in 1930-31.
Take time to recover from season’s ills
Take time to recover from season’s ills
In what is an early start to the sickness season in our house, this week we have had one very sick youngest lad.
Between you and me
Between you and me
Artist Juliet Carpenter is from Waipukurau, in Central Hawke’s Bay, but currently lives in Berlin.
Great time at Race, Ride and Slide
Great time at Race, Ride and Slide
Kids Hub was alive on Saturday with lots of laughter and fun, as the Race, Ride and Slide brought a colourful day of play to Gore.
Rugby starts with scratchy form
Rugby starts with scratchy form
The Southland Club Rugby season kicked off on Saturday afternoon with three scratchy games in the premier division.
Function honours women
Function honours women
Young and old alike celebrated International Women’s Day in Gore earlier this month.
Group not yet celebrating wind farm decision
Group not yet celebrating wind farm decision
The group set up to oppose the declined Slopedown wind farm is not celebrating yet.
Statue off for makeover
Statue off for makeover
After 20 years, Gore’s guitar statue is getting a much-needed facelift and will be back just in time for the country music festival in May.
25 years of help in classroom marked
25 years of help in classroom marked
After 25 years, a West Gore School teacher aide says it was all about making a difference in a child’s life.
Albion success ‘brilliant’ feeling
Albion success ‘brilliant’ feeling
Albion are the champions of the division 2 Southland Cricket competition, after a photo finish over Wyndale on Saturday.
‘Batter-up’ call for softballers’ Gore reunion
‘Batter-up’ call for softballers’ Gore reunion
Softballers in Eastern Southland are being called back to the plate for a reunion next weekend, which teams, umpires, and anyone with a soft spot for softball can join.
Fund fosters shared community visions
Fund fosters shared community visions
In the heart of Eastern Southland, the Hokonui Hauora Fund stands as a vital initiative dedicated to enhancing the health and wellbeing of the hapori.
Housing for elderly on minister’s agenda
Housing for elderly on minister’s agenda
The future of comfortable, affordable living for the ageing population of Gore was on the agenda as MP for Seniors Casey Costello visited the district last week.
Several councillors undecided on future
Several councillors undecided on future
Southland councillors have highlighted a "challenging" term in office and many are undecided about the October election.
Pakeke Lions calling for new volunteers
Pakeke Lions calling for new volunteers
The Gore Pakeke Lions are looking for new volunteers and members to take an opportunity to make a big difference in the community.
Waikoikoi’s fundraising golf tournament draws strong support
Waikoikoi’s fundraising golf tournament draws strong support
The 30th Waikoikoi Ambrose Golf Tournament was a smash hit on Saturday, with plenty of teams getting their yearly fix at the popular event.
Waikaka celebrates 150 years
Waikaka celebrates 150 years
It has been 150 years since the Waikaka Valley was settled and though some have come and gone from the area, it is a mark which led to an enjoyable night, tripping down memory lane.