Race draws thrill-seekers of all ages
Race draws thrill-seekers of all ages
An annual Gore drag race aimed to provide a space for young people to speed and show off their wheels without getting in trouble with the law.
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Local made South Port intern director
Local made South Port intern director
A Gore man has been appointed an intern director at South Port.
Failed wagyu beef plant up for sale
Failed wagyu beef plant up for sale
No time has been wasted in getting a Gore property on the market after its operator went belly-up.
College sticks with own lunches
College sticks with own lunches
While debate over Associate Education Minister David Seymour’s revamped school lunch programme rages on, one Southland school has quietly enjoyed another option — albeit at a cost.
Council failed to protect wetlands: High Court ruling
Council failed to protect wetlands: High Court ruling
A southern council failed to care for its wetlands, with a judgement describing those in the region as "significantly degraded in recent decades".
Fruit and vege grower having one last hurrah
Fruit and vege grower having one last hurrah
For his last hurrah, a Gore organic fruit and vegetable grower is selling his produce at half-price — and there are some freebies in there, too.
Fly-fishing fest has visitors hooked
Fly-fishing fest has visitors hooked
This year’s Gore fly-fishing festival was an educational experience that taught visitors the art of casting a lure as well as the science of the local awa.
Making many more special memories
Making many more special memories
Nahum and Natalia Wallace (nee Campbell) share photos of their wedding with The Ensign readers.
Weekend’s games fire up competition
Weekend’s games fire up competition
Super Rugby took off over the weekend with a series of fantastic games and couple of huge upsets to boot.
Settler history of our local A&P traditions
Settler history of our local A&P traditions
Throughout history, humans have instinctively competed in various aspects of life to determine a winner and farmers are no different.
Staples of industry to enjoy ‘life after work’
Staples of industry to enjoy ‘life after work’
Two Gore salesmen are retiring after many years in the agricultural space, leaving behind a solid legacy of work in their community.
Call for more southern farms
Call for more southern farms
Fewer southern food and fibre producers are showing their businesses to the public and celebrating national open farm day as there is no rural-urban divide in the region, the event organiser says.
Domestic violence appeal in honour of Grace Millane
Domestic violence appeal in honour of Grace Millane
An all-female real estate office in Gore says a charity, established in the name of a slain British tourist, resonates with them as women.
Art show good for rural ‘wellbeing’
Art show good for rural ‘wellbeing’
A remote Southland art show at the "edge of the world’’ has been showcasing rural artists for 20 years.
Album review
Album review
After a period hanging out with country-leaning fellow travellers such as Angel Olsen and Margot Price, Van Etten is back in rock mode for her seventh album overall, but with a twist.
Surgeon found just in time
Surgeon found just in time
The Southern Charity Hospital has secured the services of a world-renowned surgeon, just as the doors are about to open on the facility.
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NZTA cuts funding, Hollyford road access at risk
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NZTA cuts funding, Hollyford road access at risk
A government funding cut that risks closing road access to a popular Fiordland tramping track has been described as "absolute stupidity" by the chairman of a conservation trust.
Firefighters turn up heat for comp
Firefighters turn up heat for comp
A fiercely competitive annual firefighting contest came down to the millisecond in Mataura on Saturday.
Plenty of steam and air power on show
Plenty of steam and air power on show
Engines young and old were on display at the Mandeville Fly-in this year.
Rain no match for all that jazz
Rain no match for all that jazz
Plenty of sweat and tears went into organising Riverton’s Blues and Jazz by the Sea festival but when high wind and rain forced organiser Jaimee McCabe to postpone Saturday’s event until yesterday,...