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Final touches put on moon mission tech

Space chief executive Robin McNeill. Photo: Luisa Girao

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Final touches put on moon mission tech

There are mixed emotions ahead of a ground-breaking mission to the moon which Southland council-controlled company Space Ops is taking part in tomorrow.

Bell standing again

Gore District Mayor Ben Bell has announced he will be standing for mayor again, hoping to carry...

Bell standing again

The Gore district mayoral race has officially begun, with the incumbent, Ben Bell, officially throwing in his hat for a bid at re-election.

Hurley’s star keeps on rising

Finn Hurley shows his speed and skills for the Highlanders at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday...

Hurley’s star keeps on rising

Former Gore player Finn Hurley had everyone sitting up and watching last Saturday night.

Plenty of steam and air power at Mandeville

Ruby Friend, 12, sits atop a steam tractor, which was one of a broad range of machines at the...

Plenty of steam and air power at Mandeville

Engines young and old were on display at the Mandeville Fly-in and Steam Festival this year.

Manu’s manu a contender at champs

Manu Reedy shows how to perform a manu, with the bomber attempting to make the highest splash...

Manu’s manu a contender at champs

One Gore lifeguard will be looking to make a splash at the Z Manu World Championships in Auckland on Saturday.

Councils exploring joint water entity

Councils exploring joint water entity

Possibilities for a central South Island water entity encompassing rural Otago and South Canterbury under Local Water Done Well are in the mix.

Fun times

Fun times

Taking part in the Gore Gaiety Gala were many different parties.

Moonshine Trail another great success

On what was one of the hottest blue-sky days in the Gore district that I can remember, more than 450 hardy souls lined up for some fun in the sun at Dolamore Park on February 15.

Between you and me

Automotive engineer Scott Ramsay, of Gore.

Firefighters turn up heat

Mataura Volunteer Fire Brigade members (from left) Nick Callick, Wayne Murray, Tom Murray and...

Firefighters turn up heat

A fiercely competitive annual firefighting contest came down to the millisecond in Mataura on Saturday.

More than $13K raised for officer

Sophie Moore receiving treatment in Christchurch Hospital for Peripheral T-Cell Non-Hodgkin...

More than $13K raised for officer

Gore has rallied and raised over $13,000 for potentially lifesaving cancer treatment.

Race draws thrill-seekers of all ages

Robert Shearing, of Queenstown, revs the engine of his big-block Camaro. PHOTOS: ELLA SCOTT-FLEMING

Race draws thrill-seekers of all ages

An annual Gore drag race aimed to provide a space for young people to speed and show off their wheels without getting in trouble with the law.

Local made South Port intern director

Local made South Port intern director

A Gore man has been appointed an intern director at South Port.

Failed wagyu beef plant up for sale

Full-blood Wagyu beef will be exclusively available at Kobe Cuisine, opening in the former Sala...

Failed wagyu beef plant up for sale

No time has been wasted in getting a Gore property on the market after its operator went belly-up.

College sticks with own lunches

Canteen manager Rachel Duffy hard at work with her two other staff members making over 300 corned...

College sticks with own lunches

While debate over Associate Education Minister David Seymour’s revamped school lunch programme rages on, one Southland school has quietly enjoyed another option — albeit at a cost.

Council failed to protect wetlands: High Court ruling

A southern council failed to care for its wetlands, with a judgement describing those in the region as "significantly degraded in recent decades".

Fruit and vege grower having one last hurrah

Danny Burgess with his 760g tomato, which will be on display at Burgess Gardens’ closing sale...

Fruit and vege grower having one last hurrah

For his last hurrah, a Gore organic fruit and vegetable grower is selling his produce at half-price — and there are some freebies in there, too.

Fly-fishing fest has visitors hooked

Otago Fish & Game officer Bruce Quirey teaches a young student how to cast. PHOTOS: ELLA...

Fly-fishing fest has visitors hooked

This year’s Gore fly-fishing festival was an educational experience that taught visitors the art of casting a lure as well as the science of the local awa.

Making many more special memories

Nahum and Natalia Wallace with their bridal party (from left) Crystal Hislop, Tom Wallace,...

Making many more special memories

Nahum and Natalia Wallace (nee Campbell) share photos of their wedding with The Ensign readers.

Weekend’s games fire up competition

Weekend’s games fire up competition

Super Rugby took off over the weekend with a series of fantastic games and couple of huge upsets to boot.

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