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
New ZealandOne killed in highway crash at Mataura, SouthlandOne person is dead after a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 at Mataura.10 Feb 10:45 PM
New ZealandSouth Island experiences one of the hottest Waitangi weekends on recordInvercargill came agonisingly close to breaking a 24-year-old record.05 Feb 09:44 PM
New ZealandDirty politics? Social media manager defends sharing private photos of new mayorAn unrepentant social media manager has defended sharing private photographs of Ben Bell.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil failure to ensure secure fencing led to death of toddlerCouncil failed to ensure fencing around its Gore oxidation ponds was effective enough.19 Jan 07:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Someone has taken him': The mysterious disappearance of Lachie JonesDid a small boy drown, as police believe - or was he murdered?03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandOxidation ponds tragedy: Council admits health and safety charge after toddler’s tragic deathLachie Jones was found dead in the ponds nearly four years ago.23 Dec 12:14 AM
New ZealandGore’s deputy mayor resigns after call to fire himGore District deputy mayor Stewart MacDonell has resigned from the role.01 Dec 04:39 PM
New ZealandNZ's youngest mayor on leave as deputy urged to resignA requisition has been signed by seven Gore District councillors24 Nov 10:48 PM
New ZealandMan who commandeered cop car and loaded Glocks will be home by ChristmasHori Gemmell tried - but failed - to get out early.02 Nov 10:19 PM
New ZealandMeet Gore mayor: Ben BellBen Bell talks to Kāpiti News about how he became Gore mayor after growing up in Ōtaki.19 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandEight votes in it: Defeated mayor seeks recount after losing to 23-year-oldSlim margin means a change to as few as four votes could see the result overturned.17 Oct 04:26 AM
New ZealandGore elects youngest mayor in NZ historyA 23-year-old with no political experience has been elected Gore's new mayor.13 Oct 04:10 AM
New ZealandMan who stole police car sparking two-day man hunt denied paroleHe gained some notoriety for crimes he committed in August 2019 in Gore.05 Jul 09:42 PM
BusinessOverseas forestry investment company intends to be a good neighbour in NZIngka Investments has been buying farming land in Otago, Southland and Hawke's Bay.20 Jun 10:15 PM
New ZealandMan dies after workplace incident in GoreThe incident has been referred to WorkSafe.15 Jun 01:44 AM
New ZealandThe death of Lachie: Could the case be reopened?A father's long search is yet to deliver all the answers.19 Apr 05:00 PM
