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
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Someone has taken him': The mysterious disappearance of Lachie JonesDid a small boy drown, as police believe - or was he murdered?15 Apr 12:00 AM
LifestyleNew Zealand's sexiest - and least sexy - cities revealedWhere are the kinkiest Kiwis? New research reveals New Zealand's sexiest cities.25 Mar 01:07 AM
New ZealandMcDonald's drive-through sex act: You want a fine with that?His lawyer said the 71-year-old was disgusted with himself.02 Mar 09:25 PM
New Zealand'Very high' rate of Dunedin cases shocks epidemiologistOne in five Covid tests being taken in the city is coming back positive.23 Feb 06:02 PM
EntertainmentTVNZ's Hadyn Jones: 'My kids are everything to me'The "everyman of NZ television" on his hard knocks, family, and being a good sort.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid case at Gore school; preschool closes over scareIt is the second primary school in the south with a Covid case.15 Feb 01:15 AM
New ZealandSex act performed in front of McDonald's drive-thru workerThe woman was ordered to pay for emotional harm to the worker.08 Feb 11:40 PM
New Zealand'Mentally screaming': Woman strangled, raped by teenShe had forgotten to lock her door after checking on fighting cats outside.02 Feb 01:55 AM
New ZealandDriven mad: Anger over lower speed limits'Blanket lowering of speed limits will go down badly,' says Gore Mayor Tracy Hicks.13 Jan 05:58 PM
TravelSummer's calling: Top-rated must-dos in SouthlandThe best things to see, do and experience in Southland this summer.20 Dec 04:27 PM
New Zealand'No point in trying': Prisoner to serve entire sentenceHori Gemmell doing his time hard after taking a police car and pistols in dramatic chase.09 Dec 05:22 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Southern mayors' salaries and spending since last local electionsSouthland mayors have combined for over $130,000 in ratepayer-funded spending.09 Nov 04:39 AM
New ZealandPool rage: Swimmer attacked lifeguard, held head under waterHe submerged her head under water for seven seconds, using his weight to press her down.29 Oct 06:37 PM
New ZealandSouthern mayors inspire farm gate vaccination driveGore Mayor Tracy Hicks and Southland Mayor Gary Tong want to get farmers vaccinated.19 Oct 08:45 PM
New Zealand'I tried until the last minute': Rural town's only early learning centre closesIt follows a long-standing struggle to draw qualified early childhood teachers to Lumsden.03 Aug 07:22 PM
CompaniesA2 Milk completes purchase of Mataura Valley MilkA2 Milk looks to become less reliant on Synlait as it moves into manufacturing.30 Jul 05:24 AM
New ZealandFour crashes in south: Car down bank, three people injuredEmergency services were called to the crash on SH1 at about 7.40am.08 Jul 09:31 PM
New Zealand'I really wanted to kill you': Pool rage man convicted of trying to drown lifeguard"You should be glad I let you up because I really wanted to kill you."07 Jul 06:15 PM
New ZealandFather wants police to offer reward for information about toddler's deathPaul Jones will meet police next week over the death of his 3-year-old son, Lachlan.22 Jun 05:00 PM
