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Novice triallist ‘shocked’ at win; off to Taupō

Maitland Sheep Dog Trial Club member Kay McClymont, of Tapanui, and her heading dog Peggy Sue...

Novice triallist ‘shocked’ at win; off to Taupō

West Otago dog triallist Kay McClymont and her heading dog, Peggy Sue, will spend the festive season training for the New Zealand Yarding Challenge final.

South Otago farms to be sold to foreign investors

This spring’s national lamb crop is forecast to be 22.8 million head, 0.9% higher than in 2020,...

South Otago farms to be sold to foreign investors

Consent has been granted for the sale of three adjoining South Otago dairy farms to an entity ultimately majority beneficially owned by pension funds

Community business ‘a great place to work’

Long-serving Caltex Mataura team member Julie Millan is always ready to greet customers with a...

Community business ‘a great place to work’

Julie Millan loves working at Caltex Mataura and the feeling is mutual.

Show ties history, music

Chris Priestley presents "A Musical Journey into the Past: Rogues, Rebels & Unsung Heroes" in...

Show ties history, music

Chris Priestley is a musician who has been pivotal in the Auckland folk music scene for over three decades.

Children’s painting workshop on offer

An acrylic paint galaxy made by Byron Leti, 9, in one of Reanda Gerber’s workshops. Photo: supplied

Children’s painting workshop on offer

A children’s painting workshop in Riversdale this weekend will teach students techniques for using paint to create their own "galaxy".

Sun comes out for West Otago show

Sun comes out for West Otago show

Sisters Hannah and Charlotte Hunt, of North Chatton, both came first in their handling age sections at the West Otago A&P Show.

Schools commit to Treaty

RNZ understands there were at least 15,000 requests by submitters to make an oral submission,...

Schools commit to Treaty

Several Gore schools are following a nationwide trend of reaffirming their obligation to "give effect" to the Treaty of Waitangi, despite a government rule change.

Mayor, Greenpeace at odds over test

Greenpeace spokesman Will Appelbe and science adviser Dr Jennifer Pannell test tap water samples...

Mayor, Greenpeace at odds over test

As a nitrate tap-water testing roadshow rolled into Gore last week, so did a clash over credibility.

Looking back

Looking back

This shipment of 95 cases of oatmeal, each containing 12 seven pound bags, was gristed and packed free of charge in December 1914 by Fleming and Company and their employees.

Asking for agreement to be honoured, again

Asking for agreement to be honoured, again

Huge ka mihi nui to the local school boards who are choosing to uphold Te Tiriti obligations as the governors of a crown entity.

Our people

Scenes from out & about in our community

Midwives call for nitrate information

Midwives call for nitrate information

Midwives worried about continued high nitrate levels in Gore’s drinking water are calling for easy-access information about contaminant levels in council-run supplies.

Police give description of assailant

Police have seen CCTV footage and are able to give a description of those involved in an assault in Edendale earlier this month.

Total cost of storm to GDC at $209k to date

After October’s storm, 182 truckloads of tree debris and other green waste has been removed from...

Total cost of storm to GDC at $209k to date

Although the wind has cleared, the Gore District Council’s cleanup job is still ongoing a month out from the severe weather event on October 23.

Fonterra narrows milk price forecast range

Fonterra narrows milk price forecast range

Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd yesterday provided an update on its forecast farm gate milk price and milk collections for the 2025-26 season.

Drag show to support a good cause

Jake Van Adrichem and Jak Knowler have been hard at work learning their casual wear from their...

Drag show to support a good cause

On Saturday, 15 blokes will switch Swannies for ballgowns, as they dress up in drag to raise money for the Balfour Hall.

Health initiative validates approach

A community-led healthcare initiative has been lauded for its local solutions, the approach now having proven results in helping wellbeing.

Involvement in Santa parade and carnival encouraged

The Gore Santa Parade and Christmas Carnival returns for another year on December 14. PHOTO:...

Involvement in Santa parade and carnival encouraged

It’s a most wonderful time of the year, as the Gore Santa Parade and Christmas Carnival makes its return for another year of whimsy and fun.

Sun has A&P attendees sweltering

Ariana Te Whata (left), who came third in the Intermediate category, and her pen pal Hanna Lawlor...

Sun has A&P attendees sweltering

The sun came out for the West Otago A&P Show at Tapanui on Saturday.

Optimism after beef tariffs lifted by US

Meat exports surged 10%, led by beef, which partially offset the November decline in dairy...

Optimism after beef tariffs lifted by US

Tentatively optimistic, advocates for the red meat sector are celebrating the United States government lifting its tariffs on New Zealand beef.

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