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Last Sunday saw the re-opening of a primary school in Gore after many months of renovations.
Gore was the recipient of some much needed rain today, with more showers on the way for other regions.
Southland is in the grips of its driest weather for twenty-seven years.
Paddocks are cracking in the sun, water is being trucked to dairy farms and farmers are concerned at forecasts of even more dry weather to come.
Sharon Reece reports.
The alert over toxic algae in the Mataura River has been lifted after testing this week showed reduced levels of the algae.
However, people are being warned to remain vigilant.
The annual harness qualifying races were held at Balfour on Sunday, making a family-friendly day out for the locals.
Last week saw a bowling tournament being held in Gore.
The central South Island received a late Spring dump of snow last night, only a week after temperatures had been in the summery mid twenties.
Cyclists took on another 150km today for stage two of the Tour of Southland.
Starting from Riverton this morning, riders followed the coast before heading inland to Te Anau.
Much of the South Island has been enjoying a warm spell over the last few days.
The South Today took at look at a few towns in the region.
Day two of cycling's tour of Southland got underway in bright sunshine from Riverton.
Cyclists are taking on another 150km today for stage two of the Tour of Southland.
Overnight race leader Roman van Uden describes the road ahead before getting underway.