Wednesday 12th December, 2018

Families and friends hit the streets of Gore over the weekend for the annual Santa Parade and Christmas in the Park.

An eager crowd edged its way into the street hoping for a first glance of the beginning of the parade.

It was led by a pipe band, before around forty five floats made their way along Main street.

A local scouting troop sauntered amongst the vehicles handing out sweets to people.

Each entrant was being judged in a friendly competition, with the best overall float and public choice award going to Elsie Street Kindergarten...


Friday 23rd November, 2018

Guests from around the globe have attended the opening of the $240 million Mataura Valley Milk plant near Gore.

Funded by Chinese investment, the new factory employs almost 80 staff from around the area and is set to be a major economic boost for the region.


Tuesday 06th November, 2018
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Wyndham community members were on hand with cake and flowers to celebrate the 20th birthday of the Wyndham and Districts Community Rest Home on Saturday.

More than 90 people attended the celebrations including deputy mayor Paul Duffy, and past and present members of the rest home board.


Tuesday 30th October, 2018

Around three hundred and fifty marchers descended on Gore for the annual celebration of South Island Leisure Marching over the weekend.

This year's event marks 25 years of South Island leisure marchers, getting together to showcase their moves.


Monday 17th September, 2018

Wydnham school pupils have been given the chance to venture outside the classroom and learn about sustainable behaviour.

They've joined forces with staff from Fonterra's Edendale plant, as part of the nationwide Keep New Zealand Beautiful camapaign.


Tuesday 11th September, 2018

A group of Gore women donned traditional attire over the weekend to commemorate 125 years of women being able to vote in New Zealand.

Well over a hundred people packed into the Gore RSA to enjoy poems, reenactments, songs and information about women's suffrage.


Tuesday 07th August, 2018

Cattle rustling is becoming a headache for southern farmers, who want to see a stop to thefts of their stock.

A West Otago farmer is speaking out after he recently discovered the theft of sixty five dairy cows from his property.


Wednesday 06th June, 2018

Southland school teachers have gathered in Invercargill to discuss upcoming negotiations with the government about the Secondary Schools Collective Agreement.

Over 400 teachers attended the Post-Primary Teachers Association meeting to voice their opinions on what needs to change.


Tuesday 05th June, 2018

The next generation of country music singers stole the show at the New Zealand Gold Guitar Awards at the weekend.

A new section added to the competition this year, New Country, saw the youngsters put their own spin on the genre.


Thursday 31st May, 2018

A Southland farmer says he would be in a better position if his cattle actually were infected with Mycoplasma bovis.

Ngai Tahu has cancelled its contract with John Young, who says he's now staring down the barrel of extreme financial hardship.