New ZealandWeather extremes: Town left with eight hours of drinking water in Southland state of emergencyRoads are flooded and water is threatening homes across the southern region.21 Sep 02:55 AM
New ZealandSeven people charged in Gore raids, police seize guns and drugsGore police executed 19 search warrants.12 Sep 12:12 AM
New ZealandGore council cans review of Ben Bell-Steve Parry feud, hopes to ‘move forward’The Gore District Council canned its review, saying it would just bring up old dramas.11 Sep 04:05 AM
New ZealandToddler death: Dad sees nothing positive in police decision to review investigationPaul Jones said looking into the investigation is not going to fix anything.24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLachie Jones tragedy: Police admit missing steps probing toddler’s mysterious deathThe 3-year-old was found face up in a small town’s oxidation pond 1.2km from home.24 Aug 12:36 AM
New Zealand900kg bull known as 'Big Boy' responsible for man's death on farmRobert William Hewitt died after being attacked by the bull at his property in Gore.21 Aug 12:29 AM
New ZealandJudge slams women for 'disgraceful' hockey stick assault and attempted dognappingTwo women slugged it out at a country tavern and now face assault charges.16 Aug 10:02 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailSupplier's new lease of life after H & J Smith closureSuccessful supplier announces it will open a new stand-alone Invercargill shop.06 Jul 04:45 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionH & J Smith's closure: 21 key questions answeredThe retailer has formulated key questions it says people are asking about its closure.30 Jun 05:17 AM
PremiumPremiumConstruction220 jobs to go as long-established retailer confirms closureRetailer H & J Smith calls time on its long-running department store business.26 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandGore Mayor Ben Bell and councillors apologise to CEO, will work togetherGore District Council CEO and elected members have agreed to put their differences aside.21 Jun 08:18 AM
New ZealandHolden back the years: Kiwi dad buys back his first car - 22 years after he sold itFor decades he wondered what happened to it. Now he's miraculously been reunited.13 Jun 10:37 PM
New ZealandGore council throws out petition to oust CEOA petition with 4858 signatures was calling for Stephen Parry to leave his post.13 Jun 07:59 AM
New ZealandGore council divide: CEO speaks out over bullying allegationsRift between NZ’s youngest mayor and chief executive means they no longer talk.08 Jun 11:21 PM
New ZealandCouncillor boycotted retreat over charges against Gore mayor’s assistantShanna Crosbie forged a doctor's signature to access prescription opioids.08 Jun 05:30 AM
New Zealand'Incompetent forger' worked as Gore mayor's PAShanna Marie Crosbie has been convicted of forging prescriptions.06 Jun 11:19 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction123-year-old southern retailer H & J Smith closing three stores, 220 jobs lost'The Smiths are such humble people. They’re some of the most experienced retailers in NZ.'17 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBell of the brawl: NZ's youngest mayor survives no confidence voteThe future of the council had been hanging in the balance.16 May 04:40 AM
New ZealandGore council fight: Tension mounts ahead of this afternoon's showdownCouncillors to vote on motion of no confidence in NZ's youngest mayor.15 May 09:49 PM
New ZealandCouncil staff ‘extremely unprofessional’ towards Bell at times, says board chairGore Mayor Ben Bell has been called on to resign.15 May 09:29 AM
New ZealandGore council spat: Key figures hunker down ahead of showdownCouncillors to vote tomorrow on motion of no confidence in NZ's youngest mayor.15 May 03:10 AM
New ZealandEmbattled Gore mayor rejects 'presidential' accusations, won't resignBen Bell describes himself as ambitious and confident, and says he is no quitter.14 May 10:28 AM
New ZealandPetition organiser seeks to remove Gore Council chief executiveChief executive Stephen Parry and Mayor Ben Bell have not been speaking since December.14 May 03:34 AM
New ZealandDavid Seymour shows support for embattled Gore Mayor Ben BellSeymour is the latest to add his voice in support of the 24-year-old.13 May 05:24 AM
Politics‘Get rid of him’ or ‘They haven’t given him a fair go’? Gore divided on mayorResidents are sick of ‘childish’ council behaviour.12 May 08:28 PM
New ZealandWill he stay or go? Gore councillors ask Mayor Ben Bell to resignA meeting on Tuesday will discuss the situation further.11 May 08:40 PM
New ZealandMajority of Gore District Council calls on Mayor Ben Bell to resignThe youngest mayor in New Zealand's history is being urged to step down.11 May 04:57 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBlood and Gore: Inside split between mayor and CEO tearing a town apartKurt Bayer reports on the tumultuous tenure so far of NZ’s youngest-ever mayor.22 Apr 09:24 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyPower play: NZ wind energy gears up as investment buildsWhat's in the wind energy pipeline and who's behind the developments.20 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandEmergency services responding to crash in Southland, two injuredMokoreta Tahakopa Rd is closed while emergency services respond.06 Apr 08:41 PM
Politics'Too much power': Former mayors weigh in on Gore council dramaA local government panel says it's too early for commissioners.06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandGore Mayor set to continue serving the communityBen Bell would continue to work for the community that elected him.05 Apr 11:59 PM
New ZealandGore mayor and council boss in standoffThe relationship between Ben Bell and Steve Parry has broken down.30 Mar 09:27 PM
New ZealandDad of toddler found dead in pond wants case reopened as murder inquiryLachie Jones, 3, was found dead in a Gore oxidation pond four years ago.06 Mar 04:35 PM
