Housing for elderly on minister’s agenda
Housing for elderly on minister’s agenda
The future of comfortable, affordable living for the ageing population of Gore was on the agenda as MP for Seniors Casey Costello visited the district last week.
Southland
Several councillors undecided on future
Several councillors undecided on future
Southland councillors have highlighted a "challenging" term in office and many are undecided about the October election.
Pakeke Lions calling for new volunteers
Pakeke Lions calling for new volunteers
The Gore Pakeke Lions are looking for new volunteers and members to take an opportunity to make a big difference in the community.
Waikoikoi’s fundraising golf tournament draws strong support
Waikoikoi’s fundraising golf tournament draws strong support
The 30th Waikoikoi Ambrose Golf Tournament was a smash hit on Saturday, with plenty of teams getting their yearly fix at the popular event.
Ex-councillor loses stoush over gorse-covered land
Ex-councillor loses stoush over gorse-covered land
A former Invercargill councillor has been ordered to clear her gorse-covered section after losing a battle with the council she once represented.
Waikaka celebrates 150 years
Waikaka celebrates 150 years
It has been 150 years since the Waikaka Valley was settled and though some have come and gone from the area, it is a mark which led to an enjoyable night, tripping down memory lane.
Rocky road to aquatic greatness
Rocky road to aquatic greatness
The Gore Aquatic Centre will be hosting a Splash ’n’ Dash charity swimming event on April 11, at 6pm.
$60,000 feature race
$60,000 feature race
The prestigious group 2 Macca Lodge New Zealand Kindergarten Stakes will be the feature event of a quality day of harness racing at Young Quinn Raceway in Wyndham on Sunday.
New helipad brings healthcare to town
New helipad brings healthcare to town
An old, disused concrete tennis court has been transformed into the South’s newest helipad after a nearly two-year community effort.
Hawkeswood defends sprint title
Hawkeswood defends sprint title
Auckland driver Jack Hawkeswood set a scorching time on the last run of the day to seal his second consecutive Eastern Southland Car Club Crossroads Clinton Popotunoa Rallysprint.
Decision on oyster festival licence reserved
Decision on oyster festival licence reserved
Offering beverages in glass containers at the Bluff Oyster and Food Festival poses a risk to public safety as they can break or be used as weapons, police say.
Land Rover’s basic design lives on
Land Rover’s basic design lives on
Recently, the first Land Rover imported into New Zealand received a great deal of publicity because its owner, Julian Paton, took the 77-year-old vehicle from Dunedin to Auckland.
Salmonella taking toll on cows
Salmonella taking toll on cows
Salmonella is "slamming" cows on dairy farms in the South, Gore vet Karen Nicholson says.
Catchment group hosting barbecue
Catchment group hosting barbecue
The Between the Domes catchment group will hold a barbecue tomorrow in Lumsden, with guest speakers.
Youths arrested over armed Invercargill shop raid
Youths arrested over armed Invercargill shop raid
Two youths have been arrested following a robbery allegedly involving knives and a tyre iron which Invercargill shop staff shaken, police say.
Man killed by freight train named
Man killed by freight train named
Police have released the name of the man who died in a train incident in Invercargill.
Tsunami threat passes after 6.8 quake shakes Southland
Tsunami threat passes after 6.8 quake shakes Southland
The threat of tsunami activity off the West Coast has passed, following this afternoon's 6.8 earthquake off the coast of Southland.
Obituary: left a legacy for those to come
Obituary: left a legacy for those to come
Southern man Malcolm David MacKenzie lived a rich life guided by his passion for family, friends, community and conservation.
Armed group robs store
Armed group robs store
A group armed with knives and a tyre iron robbed an Invercargill store early yesterday, police say.
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Museum gets $500k boost
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Museum gets $500k boost
A funding boost for Southland’s new museum has been welcomed by Invercargill’s mayor — and he guarantees construction of the building is "on track" to be finished by the end of the year.