Charges dismissed over 'implausible' assault claim
Charges dismissed over 'implausible' assault claim
A judge has called a woman’s allegation of assault against her ex-husband, amid a bitter divorce, “implausible”.
Red coral a 'most incredible find'
‘Most incredible find’: Red coral found off Fiordland coast
Researchers exploring the deep waters off the Fiordland coast have discovered forests of protected red coral growing more than 100m below the surface.
More GPs turning away patients
More GPs turning away patients
More general practices are closing their books, with over a third of doctors turning away new patients last year. In Southland, the Gore Health Centre has been running a waitlist since October.
Road network at risk amid funding shortfall
Road network at risk amid funding shortfall
Three Southland roads are at risk of reverting to gravel as the district council struggles to maintain its network amid funding issues.
School boarding house closed
School boarding house closed
Rosmini House - the last high school hostel in Gore - has closed.
Island hopping the English Channel
Island hopping the English Channel
For New Zealanders it’s a case of "jetting off to far-flung places", but for English writer Sarah Baxter, the Channel Islands was a close-to-home holiday choice with a "castaway" feel.
Ram auctions are not what they used to be
Ram auctions are not what they used to be
I came away from the 2025 South Island Premier Ram Auction last week thinking the result was indicative of the state of the sheep industry.
The force is strong
The force is strong
Aled, 10, and Molly Salter, 12, have a great time at the Gore District Library Star Wars Day last Wednesday, showing off their handmade light sabers.
Contact wind farm decision again delayed
Contact wind farm decision again delayed
The fast track process has moved into the slower lane.
Winter sun lights up Lumsden wedding
Winter sun lights up Lumsden wedding
Stevey and Lauren (nee Muntz) Chernishov share photos of their wedding with The Ensign readers.
Country music event to launch album
Country music event to launch album
This Saturday, a Gore musician will be celebrating the release of his second album with a launch show, promising a good night of country music.
Time for change in romantic drama
Time for change in romantic drama
Florence Pugh is equally at home in contemporary and historical, independent and blockbuster films.
Funding shortfall means roads may return to gravel
Funding shortfall means roads may return to gravel
Three Southland roads are at risk of reverting to gravel as the district council struggles to maintain its network amid funding issues.
Daunting course tests competitors
Daunting course tests competitors
A group of racers from across the globe are battling themselves, the four seasons and a 470km long course in a daunting 16,000m all-up ascent this week.
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Reparation ordered for lighting wetlands fire ‘nominal amount’
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Reparation ordered for lighting wetlands fire ‘nominal amount’
The Awarua Wetlands are still raw and scarred from the out-of-control blaze that ripped through it in 2022, Department of Conservation staff say.
Teens face charges of burglary, vehicle theft
Teens face charges of burglary, vehicle theft
Two teenagers were arrested within an hour of a raft of burglaries being committed by people in a stolen car yesterday, after Invercargill residents quickly reported "suspicious" behaviour.
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Further delay on Slopedown wind farm
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Further delay on Slopedown wind farm
The fast-track process has moved into the slower lane.
Court hears of molestation
Court hears of molestation
A young girl told police an Invercargill man used to watch her sleep before molesting her, a court has heard.
Victim of horror Southland crash named
Victim of horror Southland crash named
Police have named the woman who died following a crash near Winton last week.
Vehicle stolen, smash and grab in overnight crime spree
Vehicle stolen, smash and grab in overnight crime spree
A stolen vehicle proved the first act of an overnight crime spree, which resulted in a smash and grab in Invercargill.