Coroner highlights NZTA rules regarding seizures
Coroner highlights NZTA rules regarding seizures
A coroner has highlighted the dangers of not taking medication for epilepsy and then driving, after a crash in Riverton killed a young mother.
Mayor scoffs at plan
Mayor scoffs at plan
Invercargill City Council adopted its annual plan yesterday and it is ready to go out for consultation with a proposed rate increase of 9.47%.Speed limit laws frustrate council
Speed limit laws frustrate council
It is only 500m of road in the backblocks of Southland — Waikaia to be precise.
Sport
Students bring medals home
Māruawai College had a strong showing at the New Zealand Track and Field Championships in Dunedin last weekend.
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‘Unreal’ success for group debutants
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‘Unreal’ success for group debutants
Chelsea Faithful took her training career to another level when Ideal Crown dug in to win the group 3 Caduceus Club & Alabar Fillies Classic at Ascot Park on Saturday.In Pictures: Two Wheels at Teretonga
In Pictures: Two Wheels at Teretonga
A selection of photos from the weekend's motorcycle racing at Teretonga.Hidden Talent set for fourth win in row
Hidden Talent set for fourth win in row
If she can continue her winning run at Ascot Park tomorrow, Hidden Talent will complete a long path back to group 1 racing.
Business
‘Cuisine’ recognition ‘pretty, pretty special’ for French
When Kate French was younger, she was constantly asked if working in a cafe was her holiday job.
Facility hoped to bring sense of belonging
Facility hoped to bring sense of belonging
Giving back to the people who gave so much for us.SUBSCRIBER
Funding cuts floated to lower city’s rates
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Funding cuts floated to lower city’s rates
The Invercargill City Council is looking to cut part of the funding for Stadium Southland and Great South in an effort to keep rates down.Innovators recognised for flax research
Innovators recognised for flax research
A 25-year-old Southland man hopes his nomination in a national award will inspire other young Southlanders to go after what they want.
The Roaring Pen
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Millar on the mend after scary knock
Highlanders first five Cameron Millar is bouncing back well from his horror hit against Moana Pasifika.
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Daughter hard-hitting like dad
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Daughter hard-hitting like dad
His favourite superhero is the Hulk.SUBSCRIBER
Highlanders and Otago to merge?
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Highlanders/Otago merger recommended in new report
Are the Highlanders and Otago about to get back together?SUBSCRIBER
De Groot still preferred loosehead for ‘Almanack’ editors
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De Groot still preferred loosehead for ‘Almanack’ editors
Highlanders prop Ethan de Groot and Otago halfback Dylan Pledger are among the players honoured in the latest edition of the New Zealand Rugby Almanack.
Dog found after 7 weeks roaming
After seven weeks on the run, a dog has been reunited with her owners.
Gold Guitar to mark 50th
Gold Guitar to mark 50th
As country music’s popularity surges across the globe, Eastern Southland is also lapping up the growing interest in the genre.Welcome Ted
Welcome Ted
The proclaiming of of King Edward VII was celebrated at Gore Post Office, on the corner of Mersey & Main Sts in the early 1900s.Making good on a health promise
Making good on a health promise
It was great to attend the launch of Te Papa’s Robin White touring exhibition in Gore recently with the national institution partnering with local arts legend Jim Geddes.
Coroner highlights NZTA rules regarding seizures
Coroner highlights NZTA rules regarding seizures
A coroner has highlighted the dangers of not taking medication for epilepsy and then driving, after a crash in Riverton killed a young mother.
Mayor scoffs at plan
Mayor scoffs at plan
Invercargill City Council adopted its annual plan yesterday and it is ready to go out for consultation with a proposed rate increase of 9.47%.
Track day chance to live, connect
Track day chance to live, connect
A Southland man felt like a child again when he took a day to enjoy a dose of speed.
Dog found after 7 weeks roaming
Dog found after 7 weeks roaming
After seven weeks on the run, a dog has been reunited with her owners.
Gold Guitar to mark 50th
Gold Guitar to mark 50th
As country music’s popularity surges across the globe, Eastern Southland is also lapping up the growing interest in the genre.
Welcome Ted
Welcome Ted
The proclaiming of of King Edward VII was celebrated at Gore Post Office, on the corner of Mersey & Main Sts in the early 1900s.
Making good on a health promise
Making good on a health promise
It was great to attend the launch of Te Papa’s Robin White touring exhibition in Gore recently with the national institution partnering with local arts legend Jim Geddes.
Between you and me
Between you and me
Bank teller Jodie Glinster lives in Gore but is originally from the Gold Coast.
Speed limit laws frustrate council
Speed limit laws frustrate council
It is only 500m of road in the backblocks of Southland — Waikaia to be precise.
The unlikely story of Irish migration to the South told
The unlikely story of Irish migration to the South told
When Otago and Southland were meant to be Presbyterian Scottish settlements, how did the Irish get in?
Southern financial adviser wins top award for work
Southern financial adviser wins top award for work
A financial and insurance adviser has been recognised as the best in the country after years of hard work in the Southland community.
Resource teacher plan a ‘bombshell’
Resource teacher plan a ‘bombshell’
A Gore literacy resource teacher has slammed a new proposal by the Ministry of Education, saying the changes will endanger children’s learning.
Mataura School’s 150th
Mataura School’s 150th
Mataura School will celebrate its 150th anniversary this Saturday, inviting past students and staff alike to come share their stories.
Rain fails to drown out pipe bands
Rain fails to drown out pipe bands
The sounds of bagpipes could be heard all over Invercargill last week.
Matrimonial history on display
Matrimonial history on display
An array of wedding dresses from bygone eras were on display at a Gore pioneer village on Sunday.
Dream win for Invercargill trainer at Wyndham Cup
Dream win for Invercargill trainer at Wyndham Cup
There were plenty of cheers when Sacred Dream won the Wyndham Cup at Gore on Sunday.
Students bring medals home
Students bring medals home
Māruawai College had a strong showing at the New Zealand Track and Field Championships in Dunedin last weekend.
‘Adults only’ hour at pool a thank you to patrons
‘Adults only’ hour at pool a thank you to patrons
The local pool is trying out giving adults some peace and quiet to get their laps in, child-free.
Lawyer blames ‘youthful stupidity’ for air gun spree
Lawyer blames ‘youthful stupidity’ for air gun spree
A teenager shot an air gun at members of the public in Gore, before targeting a roadworker, a court has heard.
Wind farm decision delayed
Wind farm decision delayed
The decision on whether the Slopedown wind farm, near Wyndham, in Southland, will go ahead has been delayed again, but will definitely be delivered next Tuesday.