Three seek title of Country Music Queen
Three seek title of Country Music Queen
With the hardest part of getting humble Southlanders to enter, the leadup to this year’s Country Music Queen competition is already in full swing.
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Jackson Five? Try the Halton Hart eight
Jackson Five? Try the Halton Hart eight
It was a family affair as the next generation of Gore country music made a big show at the Dunedin Country music awards.
Films depict harsh truths of Myanmar
Films depict harsh truths of Myanmar
It is a long distance from Gore to Myanmar but the South East Asian nation will get an airing in Eastern Southland on Sunday.
Tallow skin care ‘fad’ benefits scrutinised
Tallow skin care ‘fad’ benefits scrutinised
Snake oil or a path to clear skin?
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While current global events would seem more likely to inspire dark or depressed music, the Tennessee-based, Bob Dylan-favoured Americana singer-songwriter Valerie June is pushing back.
Clarke bringing glitzy diva energy south
Clarke bringing glitzy diva energy south
New Zealand celebrity Jackie Clarke is bringing her glitzy cabaret to the land of the rolling "r".
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Music review
In last October’s Sable EP, Justin Vernon returned briefly to the sorrowful man-in-a-cabin vibes of Bon Iver’s breakthrough album, For Emma, Forever Ago.
Celebration close to home in a ‘perfect setting’
Celebration close to home in a ‘perfect setting’
Zac and Kendra Andrews did not have to go far for their wedding in February.
Three-time rally winner tests new car
Three-time rally winner tests new car
After taking his new car for a test spin at the Otago Rally, a three-time rally winner and Gore local said there were a few issues to iron out before he takes on Wyndham.
Action-packed season finale set for Riverside Speedway
Action-packed season finale set for Riverside Speedway
Another big season of speedway action will draw to a close this Saturday when Aotea Electric Riverside Speedway host their final meeting of the race season.
Wyndham keep unbeaten record
Wyndham keep unbeaten record
Wyndham temporarily upset the Waikaka Rugby Club’s 125th anniversary celebrations by stealing a 28-27 win against the Waikaka-Riversdale Vikings in the division one match on Saturday.
Edendale players mark milestones
Edendale players mark milestones
Milestones have been celebrated and another awaits as the Edendale team shows loyalty runs deep in the side.
‘Oh my God, that’s a moose’, Canadian hikers say
‘Oh my God, that’s a moose’, Canadian hikers say
Three Canadian hikers say they saw what they believe to be a moose as they completed the Kepler Track in Fiordland last month.
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Plant closed to secure jobs
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Plant closed to secure jobs
A Southland recycling company is closing one of its plants to ensure the long-term future of its operations and secure the jobs of about 80 people with disabilities.
Council meeting resistance on pool costs
Council meeting resistance on pool costs
The cost of getting a pool registered in Invercargill has irked some residents not wanting to pay up.
Southerners 'not enthusiastic' about pool inspections
Southerners 'not enthusiastic' about pool inspections
The cost of getting a pool registered in Invercargill has irked some residents not wanting to pay up.
‘Passionate advocate’ to be honoured at ride
‘Passionate advocate’ to be honoured at ride
Black bands emblazoned with "Reece" will be worn by the 100 riders on the annual Queenstown to Invercargill Westpac Chopper Appeal Bike Ride.
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‘Friends for life’ reunite for 125th jubilee celebration
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‘Friends for life’ reunite for 125th jubilee celebration
A southern rugby club’s 125th jubilee weekend brought out former players from across the Ditch while some stalwarts of the club have been celebrating its milestones since the 1960s.
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Physician associate regulations lauded by Metzler
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Physician associate regulations lauded by Metzler
The government’s decision to regulate physician associates (PAs), has been described as "a watershed moment for the New Zealand health sector" by a Gore doctor.
Monowai’s electrifying 100 years
Monowai’s electrifying 100 years
One of New Zealand’s earliest renewable energy assets and Southland’s first power station will turn 100 years old this week.