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Cannabis grow — $300,000 to be forfeited
A Mataura couple who profited from a sophisticated cannabis-growing operation claim they made extra money from selling puppies.
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Final touches put on moon mission tech
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Final touches put on moon mission tech
There are mixed emotions ahead of a ground-breaking mission to the moon which Southland council-controlled company Space Ops is taking part in tomorrow.
Bell standing again
Bell standing again
The Gore district mayoral race has officially begun, with the incumbent, Ben Bell, officially throwing in his hat for a bid at re-election.
Hurley’s star keeps on rising
Hurley’s star keeps on rising
Former Gore player Finn Hurley had everyone sitting up and watching last Saturday night.
Plenty of steam and air power at Mandeville
Plenty of steam and air power at Mandeville
Engines young and old were on display at the Mandeville Fly-in and Steam Festival this year.
Manu’s manu a contender at champs
Manu’s manu a contender at champs
One Gore lifeguard will be looking to make a splash at the Z Manu World Championships in Auckland on Saturday.
Councils exploring joint water entity
Councils exploring joint water entity
Possibilities for a central South Island water entity encompassing rural Otago and South Canterbury under Local Water Done Well are in the mix.
Moonshine Trail another great success
Moonshine Trail another great success
On what was one of the hottest blue-sky days in the Gore district that I can remember, more than 450 hardy souls lined up for some fun in the sun at Dolamore Park on February 15.
Between you and me
Between you and me
Automotive engineer Scott Ramsay, of Gore.
Firefighters turn up heat
Firefighters turn up heat
A fiercely competitive annual firefighting contest came down to the millisecond in Mataura on Saturday.
More than $13K raised for officer
More than $13K raised for officer
Gore has rallied and raised over $13,000 for potentially lifesaving cancer treatment.
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.
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.