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$4 fee proposed to upgrade island sanctuary’s wharf
$4 fee proposed to upgrade island sanctuary’s wharf
Visits to wildlife sanctuary Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara may soon come at an extra cost due to a proposed fee.
New vehicle to aid communication during crisis
New vehicle to aid communication during crisis
A new and improved mobile communications vehicle has moved crisis communications channels into a new era in the South.
New CCTV network now operational in city, Bluff
New CCTV network now operational in city, Bluff
Six months on from the start of the installation, all 68 new CCTV cameras in Bluff and Invercargill are operational, a council manager says.
Consultation rejected for council’s next annual plan
Consultation rejected for council’s next annual plan
The Southland District Council has decided there will be no formal consultation on its annual plan for 2025-26.
Two massive days of harness racing on the Southland horizon
Two massive days of harness racing on the Southland horizon
Two massive days of harness racing are on the horizon towards the end of this month with feature days scheduled for Winton and Invercargill.
Barbarians stave off Blues’ intensity
Barbarians stave off Blues’ intensity
The Eastern Northern Barbarians beat Invercargill Blues 37-21 on Saturday in round three of Southland’s Galbraith Shield Competition.
Motorcycle racing action at Teretonga Park
Motorcycle racing action at Teretonga Park
Photos by Dave Loudon
South Island Stockcar supremacy to be decided
South Island Stockcar supremacy to be decided
A testing season with wet weather has resulted in the team at Aotea Electric Riverside Speedway sneaking an additional race meeting into the race calendar this Saturday.
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
The RSA Gore and Districts Angling Club, the Mataura Angling Club and Wyndham Angling Club (Inc.) wish to thank Southland farmers and landholders for the access we have enjoyed across their land.
Tournament marks 20th anniversary with stars
Tournament marks 20th anniversary with stars
Some heavy hitters are getting in the ring for the 20th anniversary of a Gore boxing tournament this coming weekend.
Councillor calls for action on rising debt
Councillor calls for action on rising debt
With rates rises in the long-term plan looming for the Gore district, one councillor has put his hand up with a plan to offload assets and start tackling council debt.
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Animals ‘robbed’ of ‘better life’
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Animals ‘robbed’ of ‘better life’
The actions of a volunteer who stole more than $20,000 in donations from an animal charity put the creatures’ future at risk and "robbed" them of a "chance for a better life".
Consultation begins on water plan
Consultation begins on water plan
The Gore District Council has moved another step forward with its intent to join four other councils around the South Island in a joint water services council controlled organisation (CCO).
Duck cuts power to city’s CBD
Duck cuts power to city’s CBD
A duck flying into power lines has been blamed for a power cut which hit Invercargill’s CBD yesterday.
Historic tower to be repaired
Historic tower to be repaired
A historic structure in rural Southland is set for a new lease of life thanks to the enthusiasm of a local group.
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Tournament to mark milestone with star-studded event
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Tournament to mark milestone with star-studded event
Some heavy-hitters are getting into the ring for the 20th anniversary of a boxing tournament this coming weekend.
Councillors adopt park management plan
Councillors adopt park management plan
A move towards repurposing land at a large Invercargill reserve has cleared another hurdle.
‘It’s the risk that makes it fun’
‘It’s the risk that makes it fun’
One of the great things about the Gore district is our proximity to great rivers to fish in and hill country to hunt.