Southland

Wind farm rejection large blow, Jones says

The rejection of a $1b wind farm planned for Southland has been described as "an extraordinarily disappointing decision" and a major blow for NZ's energy security by Regional Development Minister Shane Jones.

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Crash victim appalled offender not charged

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Crash victim appalled offender not charged

A Southland man thrown from his vehicle into a paddock after a texting driver caused a crash is "disgusted" by the lack of punishment.

Police still attempting to identify man fatally hit by train in Invercargill

Police are still trying to identify a man who was fatally hit by a train in Invercargill on Monday evening.

Vulnerable historic landfill set for cleanup

Vulnerable historic landfill set for cleanup

Work to clean up the historic Upper Cleddau Flats landfill, locally known as "Little Tahiti", will start in April, marking a significant step in protecting the Milford Sound/Piopiotahi area from...

‘A Mataura-ite forever’: school 150th draws 500

Mataura School alumini (from left) Elma MacRae, Elvena Clearwater and Isobel Lafferty prepare to...

‘A Mataura-ite forever’: school 150th draws 500

Mataura School celebrated 150 years since it first opened with a jubilee at the weekend, bringing together past staff, pupils and family to share memories of their time at the school.

Region’s athletes bring home medal trove

Zoe Muir with her gold medal, and former Gore athlete and Olympian javelin thrower Tori Moorby ...

Region’s athletes bring home medal trove

The gremlins got into last week’s report of Gore athletes at the national track and field championships.

Chaplain hopes to give back

Alison Moore (left) is the newly commissioned rural chaplain for the Gore District, where she...

Chaplain hopes to give back

A new rural chaplain in the Gore district is looking forward to serving the community, listening to their stories and helping them along life’s journey.

Funds raised for treatment

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

Funds raised for treatment

An all female lineup of musicians sang their hearts out last Thursday night to help raise funds for a beloved Gore native’s $800,000 cancer treatment.

Festival concerns

Festival concerns

The popular Bluff Oyster and Food Festival risks losing its ability to sell alcohol after digging its toes in over glassware for beverages.

Steel give young netball players taste of their pace

The Southern Steel came to Gore on Saturday, coaching a group of young netball players through...

Steel give young netball players taste of their pace

The old adage "steel sharpens steel" was put to the test in Gore last Saturday, as the Southern Steel held a workshop to help along the younger generation of Netball players.

New-look Barbarians seeking title

Eastern Northern Barbarians forwards Leroy Ferguson (with ball) and lock Woody Kirkwood, in...

New-look Barbarians seeking title

The Eastern Northern Barbarians Rugby side enter their 14th season and their quest for a second Galbraith Shield title begins with the competition’s opening game this Saturday at Woodlands.

Goal to make town known for bike trails

Working on a community bike track in Reaby Rd is retiree Maurice Broome. PHOTO: ELLA SCOTT-FLEMING

Goal to make town known for bike trails

A lone retiree has been working away on a community bike trail in Gore with the generous help of some local landowners.

$1 billion Southland wind farm rejected

A view of the proposed Slopedown wind turbines in Wyndham. Photo: Supplied

$1 billion Southland wind farm rejected

A $1 billion wind farm planned for Southland has been rejected in what its backers describe as a major blow for New Zealand's energy security.

Competition success

The Hokonui Pipe Band had two bands at the National Pipe Band Championships earlier this month —...

Competition success

The Hokonui Celtic Pipe Band is set to double the entertainment this year in its home town.

Community’s fairy garden hit by vandals

The Fairy Garden in Bannerman Park has been damaged after a recent uptick in vandalism. PHOTO:...

Community’s fairy garden hit by vandals

The hard work of locals volunteering to build up Bannerman Park for all to enjoy has been stifled by the repeated vandalism of the magical path they built.

Rees Tour racers reach Riverside

Nothing matches the thrill of a big field of V8 power superstocks tearing their way around a dirt oval, putting in big hits that look bone-shattering to the watchful eye.

Vege patch is gardeners’ pride and joy

The Ensign speaks with Gore District Council Parks and recreation manager, Keith McRobie, about his home gardens in North Gore and Alexandra.

Plan now for winter veges

Cauliflower prices rose 66% in March. Photo: Getty Images

Plan now for winter veges

Cabbage, cauliflower and silverbeet can still be planted to stand the winter.

Show at risk due to numbers

Riversdale Arts president Christine O’Connor says more help is need to ensure the Riversdale Arts...

Show at risk due to numbers

A Riversdale art show that has been running for 50 years may be cancelled this winter due to a lack of volunteers.

Cider tasting marks season at distillery

An Autumn’s Harvest event will be held at the Old Hokonui Museum & Distillery, where attendees will be able to taste apple cider brewed by the museum’s own in-house distiller, Steve Nally.

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