Battles at the bridge
Hokonui Colleges’ Hosea Pasco, 17, from Māruawai College, runs hard through Mount Aspiring College's defence in their match on Saturday.
The Ensign
Why Matariki matters
Why Matariki matters
Matariki is now a public holiday celebration like no other across New Zealand, merging traditional and contemporary Māori practices.
Have your say on Gore’s future
Have your say on Gore’s future
The Gore District Council is inviting residents to speak their mind on a wide variety of issues surrounding the community.
Why our young people need support
Why our young people need support
There has been plenty of politics in the news lately: amalgamation, the build-up to the central government elections, no shortage of noise from every direction.
Looking back
Looking back
Members of the Farmers' Union and Gore High School boys attend a practical demonstration on stud Shorthorn cattle in October 1918.
Our people
Our people
Edendale Rugby Club players Eli Brown and Cooper Brown support their division 1 men’s side from the sidelines.
Toastmasters serving community
Toastmasters serving community
Gore’s latest King’s Service Medal recipient says his service to the community would have been impossible without four decades of public speaking and leadership training.
Fundraiser gives back
Fundraiser gives back
Close to half a million dollars has been donated to to the community, thanks to the Riversdale Lions Club’s major fundraiser.
JPs ready to serve the community
JPs ready to serve the community
The Gore community welcomed two new Justices of the Peace last week.
111 happy returns for a local legend
111 happy returns for a local legend
Primary school children from around the Gore district have come together to celebrate the 111th birthday of Sgt Dan the Creamoata Man.
Graves takes the wheel in memory of former co-driver
Graves takes the wheel in memory of former co-driver
Andrew Graves of Gore has achieved much success in rallying as both a driver and co-driver but it is as a driver that he has entered the Barry Robinson Memorial Rally Southland.
'Out of the box' idea pays off for West Otago Theatrical Society
'Out of the box' idea pays off for West Otago Theatrical Society
West Otago Theatrical Society’s Jesus Christ Superstar opened in Tapanui on 26 June, the show’s first outing here in 26 years, and from what I saw at last week’s media preview, it’s worth catching.
Young joiner takes the crown
Young joiner takes the crown
A Gore apprentice has been named one of the country’s most promising young joiners.
Looking back
Looking back
Taxis line up in Gore's Main St in 1921, ready to take passengers out to the hotel in Mandeville.
Our people
Our people
For the first time, Te Tipua School has set aside a week to promote reading.
Community contribution recognised
Community contribution recognised
Judy Geary’s countless volunteer hours dedicated to aged care in Wyndham have been recognised with a Community Services Award.
Community called to back anti-violence campaign
Community called to back anti-violence campaign
Stand with us against family violence, is the Whānau Refuge’s plea to the people of Gore.
Southern Spitfire ace inspired novels
Southern Spitfire ace inspired novels
The story of a former South Otago man’s World War 2 heroics has formed the basis of not one but three successful novels.
NZ band bringing psychedelic exotic jazz to Gore
NZ band bringing psychedelic exotic jazz to Gore
An Auckland jazz trio returns to Gore next month for the first time in five years.
Plucky US city is a revelation
Plucky US city is a revelation
Old-soul Texas meets modern fun in Grapevine. It’s a remarkable little destination that packs a huge punch, writes Mike Yardley.