Fete full of punters help to fund parents centre
Fete full of punters help to fund parents centre
The Gore Winter Fete kicked off for another year with plenty of stalls, things to see and a good amount raised for the parents centre.
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Dairy linked to reduced bowel cancer risk in women
Dairy linked to reduced bowel cancer risk in women
Following Bowel Cancer Awareness month, a Gore GP is recommending a glass of milk a day to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer.
Swift action on algae bloom praised
Swift action on algae bloom praised
Decisive action by Gore District Council staff turned a potentially disastrous algae bloom into a cause for celebration.
Festival pumps $2.52m into economy
Festival pumps $2.52m into economy
Gore had an increase in country music festival-goers this year, with visitors coming from far and wide, injecting an estimated $2.52 million into the Eastern Southland economy.
‘Happy Days’ ahead as the Fonz prepares for musical
‘Happy Days’ ahead as the Fonz prepares for musical
A newcomer to Gore is introducing himself as "The Fonz" as part of Gore Musical Theatre’s latest production.
Star retain title in women’s final
Star retain title in women’s final
It was what might have been for the Albion women’s rugby side.
Knapdale comeback not enough to turn tables
Knapdale comeback not enough to turn tables
It looks like it will be a two-horse race in the premier club netball grade.
Long-standing, quality service
Long-standing, quality service
Gore Automotive Services know cars.
Glazing: all the options and benefits
Glazing: all the options and benefits
Once you’ve insulated your ceiling, floors and walls, the next biggest culprits for heat loss are the windows and other glazing such as skylights and glass doors.
Invercargill cop 'kidnapped' in stolen ambulance
Invercargill cop 'kidnapped' in stolen ambulance
A young man who allegedly stole an Invercargill ambulance with police and St John officers inside has been charged with kidnapping.
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Huge Lego build to be dismantled and rebuilt for show
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Huge Lego build to be dismantled and rebuilt for show
It took him six months to build, key parts were secured from Japan and, in a couple of days, he is pulling it all apart.
Season ends early to give baby oysters ‘best chance’
Season ends early to give baby oysters ‘best chance’
Barnes Wild Bluff Oysters will wrap up its oyster season this Friday — nearly two months earlier than usual — in a move aimed at protecting millions of juvenile oysters discovered in Foveaux Strait.
ILT feeling ‘pressure’ to perform as new hotel to open
ILT feeling ‘pressure’ to perform as new hotel to open
While the ILT had a positive start to its financial year, it is bracing itself for rougher waters ahead.
Audit opinion ‘absurd’
Audit opinion ‘absurd’
The Gore District Council has received an adverse audit opinion for its long-term plan — a move labelled "absurd" by the district’s mayor.
Council’s risk aversion cause of eye-watering consultants’ bill, mayor says
Council’s risk aversion cause of eye-watering consultants’ bill, mayor says
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark has hit out at his own council, saying its aversion to risk has resulted in an "eye-watering" consultants’ bill.
Kai to share
Kai to share
Te Tipua School pupils (from left) Ollie Nicholls, 9, Ivansin McWilliam, 10, Ariella Yates, 11, Georgia Hammond, 10, and Alex Young, 10, with the food they helped prepare for their hangi.
Festival’s increase in patronage helps pump $2.52m into economy
Festival’s increase in patronage helps pump $2.52m into economy
Gore had an increase in country music festivalgoers this year, with visitors coming from far and wide, injecting an estimated $2.52 million into the Eastern Southland economy.
Awarua fire offender before court
Awarua fire offender before court
A third offender has been convicted and discharged for their part in the 2022 Awarua fire which destroyed part of the Awarua Wetlands.
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Final delayed as match fallout continues
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Final delayed as match fallout continues
The final of the Rugby Southland division one competition has been pushed back by a week, as repercussions continue from the controversial match between Tokanui and Bluff earlier this month.
Air pollution uneven across town: research
Air pollution uneven across town: research
Research shows air quality is not consistent across Gore — instead air pollution gathers in two specific areas of the town.