His world is oysters: bagging bluffies hard mahi
Whether eagerly plucked from the pottle or freshly shucked and served with Champagne, bluffies are in high demand across the country from March to August.
Southland
Wind farm rejection large blow, Jones says
Wind farm rejection large blow, Jones says
The rejection of a $1b wind farm planned for Southland has been described as 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 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.
‘A Mataura-ite forever’: school 150th draws 500
‘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
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
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
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
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
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
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
$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
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
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
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
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
Plan now for winter veges
Cabbage, cauliflower and silverbeet can still be planted to stand the winter.
Show at risk due to numbers
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.