Gerrit Doppenberg

Southland Federated Farmers president Jason Herrick says it is high time the conversation around amalgamation happens, but the "devil is in the details" for ratepayers.

Decisions on the new Gore District Plan are right around the corner, and the updated document is to be released at the end of the month.

Gore District Mayor Ben Bell has brushed off concerns over the involvement of a neighbouring mayor on a social media page known for its frequent criticisms of the Gore District Council.

The Southern Field Days is returning soon for another year — bigger, bolder, with a few quality-of-life changes to ensure the best event possible.

Endurance athletes from around the world will be descending on Gore next month for a challenge spanning hundreds of kilometres — with an adventurous twist.

Endurance athletes from around the world will be flocking to Gore next month for a challenge spanning hundreds of kilometres — with an adventurous twist.

The Southern Field Days is soon back for another year — bigger, bolder, with a few quality of life changes to ensure the best event possible.

Two candidates — Gina Adcock and Neil Sinclair — have put their hands up to run in the Mataura Community Board by-election, hoping to fill the remaining seat.

A local school of music is continuing to branch out with hopes of rekindling a culture of live music performance in Gore.

A motorbike event this past weekend pitted riders not only against their competitors — but also their own limits.

Local government rates will be capped at 4% to help "fed-up" ratepayers — but is this the fix to the affordability issues?

A young man turned 80 kilometres, 2400 pushups, 1200 pullups into thousands donated to charity in a monumental act of endurance.

Gore’s mayor says proposed changes to the Resource Management Act (RMA) are "essentially good" and the new streamlined system would not shake the council up too much.

The atmosphere of the Gore Christmas Market added to the festive vibe of the holiday season — and helped a good cause give back to the community.

The "Art for Leisure" sale last weekend was a resounding success, with a massive turnout from customers who left with affordable, beautiful artwork.

Riversdale Hotel came alive on Friday night, with a bull ridin’ spectacle bringing the hootin’ and hollerin’ to the pub.

It was a huge day out at the Wyndham A&P Show on Saturday, with hundreds flocking to enjoy the festivities and celebrate agricultural success.

It was a huge day out at the Wyndham A&P Show on Saturday, with hundreds flocking to enjoy the festivities and celebrate agricultural success.

It was a huge day out at the Wyndham A&P Show on Saturday, with hundreds flocking to enjoy the festivities and celebrate agricultural success.