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Call to back up health report with ‘meaningful resources’
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Call to back up health report with ‘meaningful resources’
A Southern hospital executive has called a new report on rural health services "groundhog day".
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Nanning sister city proposal not dead, Bell says
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Nanning sister city proposal not dead, Bell says
A proposal for a second sister city is not dead in the water for a southern town, its mayor says.
Fear becomes reality for Te Tipua principal
Fear becomes reality for Te Tipua principal
Gareth Scott "always had a little bit of fear" that one day he would suffer a heart attack similar to his late father.
Cr believes rubbish dumping getting worse on riverbanks
Cr believes rubbish dumping getting worse on riverbanks
Litter on riverbanks in the Gore district is getting worse and dumping rubbish is becoming more common, a Gore District Council committee meeting heard last week.
Future ‘really bright’ for combined team
Future ‘really bright’ for combined team
An expanded southern rugby championship has been one of the best things that could happen for a combined schools First XV.
Seven wins for St Peter’s First XV
Seven wins for St Peter’s First XV
St Peter’s College has had another successful rugby campaign.
Mural fitting for memorial church
Mural fitting for memorial church
When Lana McMillan bought the Waimumu Memorial Church, she knew she had to do something to give back to the community.
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Fears of heart attack came true
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Fears of heart attack came true
Gareth Scott "always had a little bit of fear" that one day he would suffer a heart attack similar to his late father.
Peeters ‘an inspiration’
Peeters ‘an inspiration’
"I’m just proud to be a Kiwi."
Cold, still air leads to quality breach
Cold, still air leads to quality breach
Low wind speeds and cold temperatures probably contributed to Gore exceeding the national standards for air quality, an Environment Southland team leader says.
Mataura’s ‘superhuman’ board rep
Mataura’s ‘superhuman’ board rep
More than 20 years of serving on the local community board has earned one Mataura man a spot as a finalist for a national government award.
Pressure grows on rental market
Pressure grows on rental market
Rental properties in Gore are 19% less affordable than they were five years ago, a report says.
Hug a Rig Day’s popularity still growing
Hug a Rig Day’s popularity still growing
Southland Hug a Rig Day is growing in popularity every year.
Record entries for trials
Record entries for trials
The Southern Charity Dog Trials have a record number of dog entries — 183 to be precise.
Long service earns finals spot for award
Long service earns finals spot for award
More than 20 years serving on the local community board has earned one Mataura man a spot as a finalist for a national government award.
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Dumping of litter on riverbanks ‘getting worse’
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Dumping of litter on riverbanks ‘getting worse’
Litter on riverbanks in the Gore district is getting worse and dumping rubbish is becoming more common, a Gore District Council committee meeting heard yesterday.
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Poor air quality caused by wind, cold
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Poor air quality caused by wind, cold
Low wind speeds and cold temperatures likely contributed to Gore exceeding the national standards for air quality, an Environment Southland team leader says.
Wind farm pause ‘not unusual’
Wind farm pause ‘not unusual’
Contact Energy expects a pause in the fast-track application of a proposed Southland wind farm will only be a "month or so".
Panel to discuss ‘Gore’s tomorrow’
Panel to discuss ‘Gore’s tomorrow’
The challenges facing Gore’s business community will be the main topic at a panel discussion, "Shaping Gore’s Tomorrow", hosted by the Southland Business Chamber (SBC).
Rally driver ready for starting line after crash
Rally driver ready for starting line after crash
Crashing your car is not ideal in any scenario.