Coroner highlights NZTA rules regarding seizures
A coroner has highlighted the dangers of not taking medication for epilepsy and then driving, after a crash in Riverton killed a young mother.
Southland
Mayor scoffs at plan
Mayor scoffs at plan
Invercargill City Council adopted its annual plan yesterday and it is ready to go out for consultation with a proposed rate increase of 9.47%.
Track day chance to live, connect
Track day chance to live, connect
A Southland man felt like a child again when he took a day to enjoy a dose of speed.
Dog found after 7 weeks roaming
Dog found after 7 weeks roaming
After seven weeks on the run, a dog has been reunited with her owners.
Gold Guitar to mark 50th
Gold Guitar to mark 50th
As country music’s popularity surges across the globe, Eastern Southland is also lapping up the growing interest in the genre.
Welcome Ted
Welcome Ted
The proclaiming of of King Edward VII was celebrated at Gore Post Office, on the corner of Mersey & Main Sts in the early 1900s.
Making good on a health promise
Making good on a health promise
It was great to attend the launch of Te Papa’s Robin White touring exhibition in Gore recently with the national institution partnering with local arts legend Jim Geddes.
Between you and me
Between you and me
Bank teller Jodie Glinster lives in Gore but is originally from the Gold Coast.
Speed limit laws frustrate council
Speed limit laws frustrate council
It is only 500m of road in the backblocks of Southland — Waikaia to be precise.
The unlikely story of Irish migration to the South told
The unlikely story of Irish migration to the South told
When Otago and Southland were meant to be Presbyterian Scottish settlements, how did the Irish get in?
Southern financial adviser wins top award for work
Southern financial adviser wins top award for work
A financial and insurance adviser has been recognised as the best in the country after years of hard work in the Southland community.
Resource teacher plan a ‘bombshell’
Resource teacher plan a ‘bombshell’
A Gore literacy resource teacher has slammed a new proposal by the Ministry of Education, saying the changes will endanger children’s learning.
Mataura School’s 150th
Mataura School’s 150th
Mataura School will celebrate its 150th anniversary this Saturday, inviting past students and staff alike to come share their stories.
Rain fails to drown out pipe bands
Rain fails to drown out pipe bands
The sounds of bagpipes could be heard all over Invercargill last week.
Matrimonial history on display
Matrimonial history on display
An array of wedding dresses from bygone eras were on display at a Gore pioneer village on Sunday.
Dream win for Invercargill trainer at Wyndham Cup
Dream win for Invercargill trainer at Wyndham Cup
There were plenty of cheers when Sacred Dream won the Wyndham Cup at Gore on Sunday.
Students bring medals home
Students bring medals home
Māruawai College had a strong showing at the New Zealand Track and Field Championships in Dunedin last weekend.
‘Adults only’ hour at pool a thank you to patrons
‘Adults only’ hour at pool a thank you to patrons
The local pool is trying out giving adults some peace and quiet to get their laps in, child-free.
Lawyer blames ‘youthful stupidity’ for air gun spree
Lawyer blames ‘youthful stupidity’ for air gun spree
A teenager shot an air gun at members of the public in Gore, before targeting a roadworker, a court has heard.
Wind farm decision delayed
Wind farm decision delayed
The decision on whether the Slopedown wind farm, near Wyndham, in Southland, will go ahead has been delayed again, but will definitely be delivered next Tuesday.