Exhibition details goldsmithing legacy
Exhibition details goldsmithing legacy
A Gore exhibition tracing the history of Kobi Bosshard’s Swiss goldsmithing legacy and his contemporary practice in New Zealand opened this weekend.
The Ensign
Weddings don’t have to be huge, expensive events
Weddings don’t have to be huge, expensive events
If you do not have a lot of money for a wedding, you can still have a beautiful and romantic day to remember.
Celebrant’s job privilege
Celebrant’s job privilege
Jeanette McIntyre is privileged to support couples on their wedding day as a celebrant.
Sports clubs find support despite national decline
Sports clubs find support despite national decline
Despite a national decline in sports volunteers, Gore clubs are not struggling to find dedicated and passionate support.
Teen remains in hospital
Teen remains in hospital
A critically injured Southland teenager remains in hospital as support around him grows.
Identical triplets born on Southland farm
Identical triplets born on Southland farm
There is a lot of bull being seen on a dairy farm just south of Gore.
Issues ahead for incoming council
Issues ahead for incoming council
The Gore District Council has had its fair share of press in the past three years.
Candidate meetings get heated
Candidate meetings get heated
Two candidate meetings last week were less handshakes and more fist shakes as frustrations boiled over.
60 years ago
60 years ago
The junior class photo was a first at Mokoreta School’s in 1965 as the new two-teacher school, in Eastern Southland, was opened earlier that year.
Volunteers make a difference and bring the hype
Volunteers make a difference and bring the hype
There is something to be said about the feeling that comes from being a volunteer.
Coffee date
Coffee date
Dave Gibson and Eugene Roud have a coffee and a catch up at Cafe Ambience yesterday.
Money raised, team set to go
Money raised, team set to go
A quiz night, bake sale and raffle have the Māruawai College senior basketball team ready to go in their pursuit of national greatness.
Charity on lookout for more bakers
Charity on lookout for more bakers
A charity that bakes for the needy has expanded in the South and needs some more cooks in its kitchen.
Queue out the door for SPCA Op Shop opening
Queue out the door for SPCA Op Shop opening
There was a queue outside the door for the opening of the new SPCA Op Shop in Main St on Friday.
Help sought as huge kitten season looms
Help sought as huge kitten season looms
After a mild winter, a Gore cat rescue charity expects a massive kitten season ahead and says they need all the help they can get.
Runners battle clock, conditions
Runners battle clock, conditions
The Whiskey Creek Challenge lived up to its name, with competitors battling not only the clock but also the conditions.
Tin Hat group gives $1700 to organisations
Tin Hat group gives $1700 to organisations
A post-war social group might have diminished around New Zealand, but it is still thriving at the Gore RSA.
Calm demeanour, doubles key to win
Calm demeanour, doubles key to win
A veteran of the darts game will once again take to the world stage, with a casual demeanour masking a breadth of experience and competitive spirit.
Southland rental prices up
Southland rental prices up
While national rental prices have hit the lowest amount since 2023, the Southland market has bucked the trend, rising by just under 10% in a year.
Doc, board meet on bird sanctuary
Doc, board meet on bird sanctuary
Details from a private meeting about an embattled bird sanctuary in Southland will remain secret for now, despite strong community interest.