SDC votes to keep water services in-house
A Southern council has opted to keep its water services in-house following strong community feedback.
The Ensign
From covering ground to covering crackers
From covering ground to covering crackers
Top Gore runner Millie McFadzien, 17, has turned her athletic advancement to food design, creating and marketing a smoked eel pate made from Southern-caught tuna.
Campaign to improve aviary continues
Campaign to improve aviary continues
A Southland woman, whose tireless campaigning to the Gore District Council resulted in the rehoming of peafowl, is still unhappy with the conditions of the town’s aviary.
Father ‘rapt’ investigation to reopen
Father ‘rapt’ investigation to reopen
Lachie Jones’ father feels his six-year campaign against police findings was "justified" after a coroner has directed further investigation into his son’s death.
Welcoming new people, cultures
Welcoming new people, cultures
Eastern Southland is renowned for its rich cultural tapestry, blending Māori heritage with a diverse array of global traditions.
Go Wyndham
Go Wyndham
Supporting Wyndham in its match against Edendale on Saturday are Hannah Tiller holding Nevaeh Anderson, Brock Hasley, Baylee Wilson and Kaivay Kerr.
Hens crush monkey
Hens crush monkey
Usually getting a monkey off your back would be a good thing, but Edendale’s 50-year-old animal-shaped hedges sadly lost theirs due to over-enthusiastic members of the public, a neighbour said.
Commitment to arts, heritage
Commitment to arts, heritage
In 2007 the Gore District Council went through a consultative procedure to inform residents of a proposal to redevelop the Arts and Heritage Precinct.
Cross-country tests school competitors
Cross-country tests school competitors
After a week of rain, the sun arrived at just the right time.
Registry’s efficacy questioned
Registry’s efficacy questioned
After the seizure of nearly 500 firearms in Gore, a lobbyist for responsible firearms says the system needs a serious overhaul.
Heated debate over pool
Heated debate over pool
Despite the community turning up the heat, the Gore Multisports Centre has thrown cold water on concerns about pool temperatures.
Equipment stolen from truck in broad daylight
Equipment stolen from truck in broad daylight
A Gore family-owned freight business had equipment stolen from one of its trucks and its operator warns other transporters and members of the public to be on the lookout for opportunistic thieves.
Monthly maternity clinic for Catlins
Monthly maternity clinic for Catlins
A Dunedin lecturer has started a monthly maternity clinic in the southern Catlins to provide closer access to care for rural Southern women and to better understand their needs.
Former winner claims racism rife at NZ Gold Guitar Awards
Former winner claims racism rife at NZ Gold Guitar Awards
A former New Zealand Gold Guitar Award winner has called out racist overtones at the event, surprising organisers, who have vowed to fix the issues.
Change of guard after 21 years
Change of guard after 21 years
One lifelong member of the Tapanui Fire Brigade has stepped down from the top role, passing his white chief hat on to another officer who has more than 20 years of service under his belt.
Stalwart of southern rugby memorialised by competition, shield
Stalwart of southern rugby memorialised by competition, shield
A former Gore man, who died last month, will be memorialised through a new rugby competition and shield.
Council hopes to ‘get on top’ of staff speeding
Council hopes to ‘get on top’ of staff speeding
A Southern council is upping the ante as it clamps down on speeding work cars.
Insurance payout for cow-crash survivor
Insurance payout for cow-crash survivor
A Southland woman who fronted some of the cost of repairing her car after crashing into a runaway herd of cows has had some good news from her insurance company.
House fire brought under control after cave-in
House fire brought under control after cave-in
An afternoon snack in Gore went awry last Thursday when a pan full of sausages went up in flames and the ceiling caved in, onlookers say.