History saluted as students learn trade
A class of Southland high school students earned their tradie stripes and became work-ready while building the foundation for a historical memorial of their rural settlement.
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Fraser slams wilful ignorance of critics
Fraser slams wilful ignorance of critics
A Gore District councillor has hit back against criticism of the organisation, calling out wilful ignorance and increasingly hostile interactions in relation to rate rises.
Waimumu crash victim named
Waimumu crash victim named
Police have released the name of the man who died following a crash on the outskirts of Gore on April 5.
Bouts hard fought by locals
Bouts hard fought by locals
The blood, sweat and tears of 10-year-olds and heavy weights alike was left on the floor of the Town & Country Club last weekend, after Gore’s annual boxing tournament.
Landed
Landed
The brown trout statue is taken down from the centre of Gore to be given a good clean in March 2005.
Mataura embodies community spirit
Mataura embodies community spirit
Tucked away in the heart of Southland, the town of Mataura is a living, breathing example of how culture, heritage, and community spirit can weave together to create something truly special.
Between you and me
Between you and me
Kendra McMath, retail assistant at Merino Story.
New-look sports awards
New-look sports awards
It will be a new look when the big prizes are handed out at the Southland Sports Awards in June.
New ways of funding maintenance floated
New ways of funding maintenance floated
Environment Southland says rivers in the region are being put under increasing pressure due to more frequent and severe weather and past approaches do not cut the mustard.
Respecting those who came before
Respecting those who came before
Pukerau school children were busy beautifying the improved cemetery last week, planting flowers and making flax crosses to adorn the war service graves come Anzac Day.
Council considers complaint-conduct policy
Council considers complaint-conduct policy
In what some may see as a sad reflection on society, the Gore District Council is aiming to provide consistency for staff dealing with abusive and negative conduct from the public.
Early Easter event egg-cellent fun
Early Easter event egg-cellent fun
Children were running, riding and bouncing around Hamilton Park last Sunday due to an early Easter event held by Gore’s miniature train club.
Feedback sought on farm plastic waste
Feedback sought on farm plastic waste
The views of rural New Zealanders are being called for on proposed regulations to improve the management of farm plastic waste.
Roadkill disposal all part of maintenance
Roadkill disposal all part of maintenance
Road workers preparing for winter are on the lookout for rotting roadkill.
Fish & Game slammed by former councillor
Fish & Game slammed by former councillor
A former Southland Fish & Game councillor has slammed the organisation for ignoring the wishes of anglers and operating its own agenda.
Fundraiser helps cricketer get to England for season
Fundraiser helps cricketer get to England for season
It would not be a surprise to rock up to Shift, Mind & Body in Gore to see a bit of tin being thrown around.
Sights set on Olympics
Sights set on Olympics
One Southland wrestler has taken his talents honed in a Gore gym to the world, with medals around his neck and Olympic dreams in his mind.
Snooker players in strong turnout
Snooker players in strong turnout
It was Gore to the fore at a snooker tournament in Timaru last weekend.
Barbarians finish best for good win
Barbarians finish best for good win
The Eastern Northern Barbarians had a 50-26 win against Marist at the Gore Showgrounds on Saturday.
What’s the noisiest street in Invercargill?
What’s the noisiest street in Invercargill?
Noisy neighbours tend to be inevitable no matter where you live, but one Invercargill street has claimed the crown for being the rowdiest.