Videos take Neighbourhood Support message nationwide
Gore is taking centre stage and it will go nationwide, all in the name of neighbourly love.
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Value of local operators stressed
Value of local operators stressed
A water expert has cautioned councils against not investing in local operators, saying those behind the scenes are often undervalued.
Hopping the Ditch to face the best
Hopping the Ditch to face the best
Not set with just being the fifth-best bowler in the world, one Gore player is in Melbourne this week to compete against the best of the best.
Whiskey and world No 5 on show
Whiskey and world No 5 on show
The sun was shining, the bowls were flying, and the competitive spirit was alive and well at the Mataura Licensing Trust’s Teacher’s Whiskey Tournament.
Youth advocate nominated
Youth advocate nominated
A mental health advocate for young people has been named as one of the 100 Local Hero Award medallists.
Road funding shortfall ‘significant safety concern’
Road funding shortfall ‘significant safety concern’
A Southern mayor fears lives could be at risk amid a funding shortfall for the region’s roads.
Gallery seeks support to buy significant artwork
Gallery seeks support to buy significant artwork
The Eastern Southland Gallery wants to buy artwork which is a significant series for future generations.
Sale to mark year’s growth of talent, camaraderie
Sale to mark year’s growth of talent, camaraderie
Students at the Southern Institute of Technology Gore campus art class will be displaying their work from this year at their annual exhibition this Saturday.
Christmas spirit coming into bloom
Christmas spirit coming into bloom
Dorothy McIntosh’s cottage garden is a peaceful haven by day and a fun Christmas display by night.
Making the wool industry great again
Making the wool industry great again
I hope I’m not exceeding my brief when I start by mentioning the recent United States election as I find it rather fascinating how the results come down to the votes of the swing states.
Beef+Lamb focus groups planned
Beef+Lamb focus groups planned
Beef + Lamb New Zealand is holding focus group workshops in the South next year.
Man accused of violent outburst in court
Man accused of violent outburst in court
A man has been accused of a violent outburst in the Invercargill District Court, headbutting and spitting on staff.
Body of missing man found in Invercargill
Body of missing man found in Invercargill
Police have found a body believed to be an 81-year-old man reported missing in Invercargill.
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IHC volunteer goes the distance for charity
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IHC volunteer goes the distance for charity
It is the the end of a journey, but really just part of an ongoing story.
11 cars ordered off road in street-racing crackdown
11 cars ordered off road in street-racing crackdown
Police ordered 11 vehicles off the road and issued dozens of infringement notices in a crackdown on illegal street racing in Southland over the weekend.
Thousands gather for spectacular Christmas parade
Thousands gather for spectacular Christmas parade
Marching bands, multicultural street performers, dozens of colourful floats and Santa Claus himself traversed Invercargill’s CBD to present another successful Christmas parade on Saturday.
District council on the move to Kelvin St
District council on the move to Kelvin St
The Southland District Council is on the move after sealing the deal on a $3 million building.
Man admits to discharge that killed eels
Man admits to discharge that killed eels
A Gore man has admitted discharging effluent to the Low Burn Stream near Mataura, resulting in the death of thousands of eels in February.
Support for proposed parking, road safety measures
Support for proposed parking, road safety measures
Proposed steps to address parking and road safety issues on Stewart Island/Rakiura have received general support from the public.
Nude photos of ex sent to victim’s sister
Nude photos of ex sent to victim’s sister
An Invercargill man sent nude photos of his ex-partner to her sister; a court has heard.