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Rising costs present difficulties for council

Rising costs present difficulties for council

The Gore District Council’s Long Term Plan will go out for consultation this week and there will be information sessions about it throughout the district next week.

New app adds a little humanity

Gore Health Ltd business manager Rhonda Reid and practice manager Christine Miller enjoy a cuppa,...

New app adds a little humanity

Gore Health is the first healthcare provider in the country to roll out a new way for patients to celebrate and thank healthcare professionals, straight from their phone.

Soderbergh’s take on the spy thriller strikes a chord

Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender star in Black Bag. Photo: TNS

Soderbergh’s take on the spy thriller strikes a chord

Hollywood director Steven Soderbergh has enjoyed a productive second wind after announcing his retirement in 2013.

Petition to seal Southern roads rejected

Staunton Rd on Invercargill's West Plains is a gravel road which some would like to see sealed....

Petition to seal Southern roads rejected

Invercargill councillors have rejected a petition to seal two roads on the outskirts of the city due to competing demands.

Fashions of past decades focus of charity fundraiser

Models parade the catwalk at Waikaia Fashion Extravaganza on Saturday. PHOTO: ELLA SCOTT-FLEMING

Fashions of past decades focus of charity fundraiser

A Waikaia fashion show was a riotous success as local shepherds and retired models donned outfits from days of old and strutted down the runway for a charitable triple-threat.

Paddon’s run, wharf special for rally

Hot laps with Hayden Paddon will be flying off to the highest bidder this weekend. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Paddon’s run, wharf special for rally

The Otago Rally is on this weekend.

New car, same drivers: Otago Rally duo ready

Derek Ayson (left) and co-driver Gavin McDermott are all set to go for the Otago Rally this...

New car, same drivers: Otago Rally duo ready

He may have raced in the Otago Rally so many times he could not tell you how many but this one will be new for Gore rally driver Derek Ayson.

Blues beat champs Star as Baabaas flop

The cases feature a range of sports, but it is understood that rugby players make up a...

Blues beat champs Star as Baabaas flop

Southland’s six premier club rugby teams were intent on producing improved performances in round two of the Galbraith Shield Competition on Saturday but not all delivered.

Academy welcomes new student athletes

St Peter’s College student Millie McFadzien has been accepted into the Southland Academy. PHOTO:...

Academy welcomes new student athletes

St Peter’s College athlete Millie McFadzien and Menzies College clay target shooter Alex Smith have both been accepted into the Southland Academy.

'Worst of humanity': Invercargill murderer jailed for 13 years

Naya Wharekura has been found guilty of murder and attempted murder. File photo: Felicity Dear

'Worst of humanity': Invercargill murderer jailed for 13 years

The family of a murdered Invercargill man have labelled his killer 'the worst of humanity" and said they "hate that you exist in this world".

Kea caught cavorting on a chopper

PHOTO: ANDY CRAIG / REPORT: LAINE PRIESTLEY

Kea caught cavorting on a chopper

A young kea puts on an impressive display after landing on the back of an Otago-Southland Rescue Helicopter near the Mintaro Hutt on the Milford Track.

Mixed feelings as festival gets licence approval

Bluff Oyster and Food Festival organisers are pleased their liquor licence has been approved but feel they have been punished without doing anything wrong.

Demand for property info has doubled

Demand for property info has doubled

A buoyant property market has doubled the demand for land information reports and is placing Invercargill City Council staff under pressure.

Upgrade reaches ‘final push to the end’

Water pipes wait to be laid. PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN

Upgrade reaches ‘final push to the end’

One of Invercargill City Council’s key infrastructure projects is set to move into a main thoroughfare and residents are being reminded to plan ahead.

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ILT unfazed by regulation of online gambling

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ILT unfazed by regulation of online gambling

An Invercargill Licensing Trust manager says the regulation of online gambling will not affect its business model and will be a good thing for New Zealand.

'Well-respected' Gore man died in plane crash

'Well-respected' Gore man died in plane crash

Gore is reeling after confirmation a 'well-respected' member of the community was the person killed in Saturday’s plane crash.

After moving to Invercargill Sean and Kelly Tunnicliffe were delighted to take their son Leo on an adventure to the section in Invercargill that has been turned into a forest with hundreds of sunflowers.

ICC apparently investigating letter

The Invercargill City Council seems to have appointed an independent investigator to deal with the allegations of a mysterious letter received by councillors.

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Bishop outlines housing, RMA plans

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Bishop outlines housing, RMA plans

People have been stopping Chris Bishop in the street to tell him councils are out of control, a meeting heard yesterday.

Settlement lease renewal change to cap occupancy length

Advocates for the "unconventional" Coopers Creek settlement near Invercargill, seek to preserve...

Settlement lease renewal change to cap occupancy length

A local historian is among those advocating for the long-term future of a remote village situated precariously within an Invercargill reserve.

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