Peafowl set to get new home
Gore's beloved peafowl are to be re-homed after the council said it had received numerous complaints about the wellbeing of the birds.
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Petition to seal roads rejected
Petition to seal roads rejected
Invercargill councillors have rejected a petition to seal two roads on the outskirts of the city due to competing demands.
Police called to dispute
Police called to dispute
Police were called to the Gore District Council last night after a verbal dispute between members of the public.
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Aust not welcoming Chinese ship
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Aust not welcoming Chinese ship
A Chinese ship which berthed in Bluff in late February and then headed south to explore has got the backs up of a few high-powered politicians across the ditch.
‘Tough decisions’ as LTP approved
‘Tough decisions’ as LTP approved
The Gore District Council approved the long-term plan for the next ten years at a meeting last night, amid scattered heckles and a dire situation for ratepayers in Gore.
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Justice but no ‘closure’ after killer jailed
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Justice but no ‘closure’ after killer jailed
The high-school sweetheart of a man stabbed to death on an Invercargill street says she will never have closure — even after his killer was jailed for life.
Playground plans released; work starts soon
Playground plans released; work starts soon
A major redevelopment of Lions Park in Te Anau will transform the popular space into Southland’s latest destination playground, the Southland District Council says.
School closes after 128 years
School closes after 128 years
The last little schoolhouse in the valley has finally closed its doors.
Rates increase falls to 8.8% on average
Rates increase falls to 8.8% on average
The predicted rate increase for Environment Southland for the coming year has dropped.
Wax on and wax off, valet owner selling to retire
Wax on and wax off, valet owner selling to retire
Gary Egerton is looking forward to polishing up his fishing skills rather than cars at his business.
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Fears for community with regulation of online gambling
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Fears for community with regulation of online gambling
The looming regulation of online gambling has a Mataura Licensing Trust official concerned with the safety and prosperity of districts around the country.
Tradition and a night of school festivity enjoyed
Tradition and a night of school festivity enjoyed
Gore high school students arrived in style for their "Night in Hollywood" school ball.
Rising costs present difficulties for council
Rising costs present difficulties for council
The Gore District Council’s Long Term Plan will go out for consultation this week and there will be information sessions about it throughout the district next week.
New app adds a little humanity
New app adds a little humanity
Gore Health is the first healthcare provider in the country to roll out a new way for patients to celebrate and thank healthcare professionals, straight from their phone.
Soderbergh’s take on the spy thriller strikes a chord
Soderbergh’s take on the spy thriller strikes a chord
Hollywood director Steven Soderbergh has enjoyed a productive second wind after announcing his retirement in 2013.
Petition to seal Southern roads rejected
Petition to seal Southern roads rejected
Invercargill councillors have rejected a petition to seal two roads on the outskirts of the city due to competing demands.
Fashions of past decades focus of charity fundraiser
Fashions of past decades focus of charity fundraiser
A Waikaia fashion show was a riotous success as local shepherds and retired models donned outfits from days of old and strutted down the runway for a charitable triple-threat.
Paddon’s run, wharf special for rally
Paddon’s run, wharf special for rally
The Otago Rally is on this weekend.
New car, same drivers: Otago Rally duo ready
New car, same drivers: Otago Rally duo ready
He may have raced in the Otago Rally so many times he could not tell you how many but this one will be new for Gore rally driver Derek Ayson.
Blues beat champs Star as Baabaas flop
Blues beat champs Star as Baabaas flop
Southland’s six premier club rugby teams were intent on producing improved performances in round two of the Galbraith Shield Competition on Saturday but not all delivered.