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Licence policy ‘anti-competitive’
Invercargill brewery owners have concerns after restrictions deemed "anti-competitive" were imposed on their new off-licence shop in the Invercargill Licensing Trust area.
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International opera singer returns
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International opera singer returns
After performing on some of the most prestigious opera stages in the world, an Invercargill tenor will return to his hometown in the hope of inspiring the younger generations.
Kidnapper’s appeal of sentence fails
Kidnapper’s appeal of sentence fails
A Southland man who held his previous partner hostage for 15 hours, strangling her twice and forcing her to take MDMA, has failed to have his sentence reduced.
Holiday spend up 23%
Holiday spend up 23%
It might have been the holidays, but Gore found itself as busy as ever as visitors poured in to enjoy the town.
Tributes for toddler hit by car in driveway
Tributes for toddler hit by car in driveway
A Gore toddler who died after being struck in a driveway is being remembered for his beautiful smile.
Scholarship boosts district’s best, brightest
Scholarship boosts district’s best, brightest
The Gore district’s best and brightest are heading off to university this year with a bit of extra help, thanks to the Mataura Licensing Trust’s annual scholarships.
Wind farm decision delayed
Wind farm decision delayed
The decision on whether to give a Southland wind farm the go-ahead will not be made until next month.
Lifetime of volunteering recognised
Lifetime of volunteering recognised
More than half a century of volunteer work to help his community has led to Gore district councillor Neville Phillips receiving the King’s Service Medal, which he says is truly humbling.
A warm welcome for new signs
A warm welcome for new signs
Say hello to Mataura’s long-awaited welcome signs.
All set to take the field
All set to take the field
The Heriot cricket team gets ready for a game in 1921.
Cook, prep well to keep safe
Cook, prep well to keep safe
New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) is sharing some simple food safety tips for New Zealanders to follow as they enjoy good food with whānau and friends over summer.
Between you and me
Between you and me
Farmer Phil Ayson
Driver blames burnout on marriage breakup
Driver blames burnout on marriage breakup
A middle-aged boy racer who did a wheelspin the "length of a rugby field" in Mataura has blamed his driving on the breakup of his marriage.
Victim triggered by ‘thoughtless’ assault
Victim triggered by ‘thoughtless’ assault
A Charleston man was "rocked to the core" when his pants were pulled down at a public event, a court has heard.
Council asked to put district plan on hold
Council asked to put district plan on hold
The Gore District Council has been asked to put a hold on its district plan, potentially costing it upwards of $500,000.
Central govt ‘out of line’ over water services levy
Central govt ‘out of line’ over water services levy
The new water services levy has the Gore District Council up in arms over future costs to their ratepayers.
‘Give it a go’ — garden club
‘Give it a go’ — garden club
It’s time to get those gardens good and ready, as the Incredible Vegetables and Fabulous Flowers show approaches.
The glory of Dolamore Park
The glory of Dolamore Park
The signs are all good for a little forest bathing, reports Dunedin writer Clare Fraser.
Work on water pipe installation to begin
Work on water pipe installation to begin
The Gore District Council has approved the use of direct drilling technology to install water pipes under the Mataura River, marking a significant step towards securing the community’s water supply.
Trusts wary of MP’s motivation for Bill
Trusts wary of MP’s motivation for Bill
The MP who is proposing to get rid of "alcohol monopolies" believes his Bill will not hurt Southland’s licensing trusts — but the chief executives of the two trusts says he has a "significant...