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.
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Schools commit to Treaty
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
School success at golf tourney
School success at golf tourney
Move over Rory McIlroy — Gore school pupils are the new golf superstars after their big tournament win.
Manu World Champs whānau affair
Manu World Champs whānau affair
A Gore mother and lifeguard will be competing in the Manu World Champs this weekend, this time with her two sons, as the competition moves closer to home.
Former principal wins award
Former principal wins award
The winner of the 2025 Gore Woman of the Year Awards says making sure everybody has an equal right to education is her passion.
Nominations open for final board spot
Nominations open for final board spot
Nominations for the last remaining spot on the Mataura Community Board are now open.
‘Code browns’ on the rise again at Splash Palace
‘Code browns’ on the rise again at Splash Palace
Invercargill's Splash Palace has witnessed a jump in numbers over the past year, but not in a category staff would have hoped.