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Police Seize Arsenal of Almost 500 Firearms From Gore Property

Property · Gore

Police Seize Arsenal of Almost 500 Firearms From Gore Property

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An arsenal of nearly 500 firearms have been uncovered from a Gore property in what is believed to be one of New Zealand’s largest weapons seizures. Police...See the Story

Athletics: Rising Stars Shine at Cross Country Champs

Southland · Southland

Athletics: Rising Stars Shine at Cross Country Champs

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The 51st New Zealand Secondary Schools Cross Country Championships were held in Northland for the first time. Whangārei delivered an outstanding...See the Story

Meet continues proud tradition

Oceania · Gore

Meet continues proud tradition

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osefine Tauba was the first female home in the Gore Handicap Cross-country at Hamilton Park on Saturday. The race celebrated its 70th anniversary. PHOTO: GERRIT DOPPENBERG One of Southland’s longest-running athletic meets continued a proud legacy when celebrating its 70th anniversary at the weekend.See the Story

Bangers to Bluff Raises $72,000 for Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand

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The cheque for $72,000 is presented by Rotary Club of Half Moon Bay president Marie Raos, right, and Bangers to Bluff organiser Ian Thomsen, left, to Neil Woodhams, president of Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand (MSNZ), centre. Photos supplied The 2025 Bangers to Bluff fundraising car rally has finally crossed the finish line at the bottom of the South Island. All of the “bangers” involved successfully completed the 12-day journey from east Aucklan…Health · Rennes See the Story

New CT Scanner to Improve Cancer Services in Invercargill

A new, state-of-the-art CT scanner is now operational at Southland Hospital, delivering a significant step forward for diagnostic services in the region, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This new CT scanner is a game-changer for Invercargill and surrounding areas. It will provide faster, more accurate diagnosis for a wide range of conditions, including cancer and heart disease – meaning patients can start treatment sooner and with greater con…Invercargill · Invercargill See the Story

Cosmetic Clinic Invercargill Takes Out National Title First Year in Business

The owners of Cosmetic Clinic Invercargill take a research-based approach to their treatments and are thriving in the south since opening in December 2022.Marek Grabowski and Saskia de Ruyter took a bold move to sell all their possessions and move from Auckland to Invercargill to establish a brand new franchise in Invercargill Central shopping centre.They’re employing graduates straight out of the Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) and train…Invercargill · Invercargill Read Article

SDC votes to keep water services in-house

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A Southern council has opted to keep its water services in-house following strong community feedback. Southland district councillors last week...Southland · Southland Read Article

Campaign to improve aviary continues

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Nikki Broad holds a placard she has made protesting the lack of greenery in Gore aviary. PHOTOS: ELLA SCOTT-FLEMING A Southland woman, whose tireless campaigning to the Gore District Council resulted in the rehoming of peafowl, is still unhappy with the conditions of the town’s aviary.Gore · Gore Read Article

Welcoming new people, cultures

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Eastern Southland is renowned for its rich cultural tapestry, blending Māori heritage with a diverse array of global traditions. With a population...Culture · Southland Read Article

Equipment stolen from truck in broad daylight

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Hokonui Haulage co-owner and operator Scot MacKay had one of his trailers burgled last week on Jollies Hill. PHOTO: ELLA. SCOTT-FLEMING A Gore family-owned freight business had equipment stolen from one of its trucks and its operator warns other transporters and members of the public to be on the lookout for opportunistic thieves.Gore · Gore Read Article

Stalwart of southern rugby memorialised by competition, shield

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Pip Jones, of South Otago, holds up the new shield which bears the name of her father, Otago rugby great Tuppy Diack, who died recently. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH A former Gore man, who died last month, will be memorialised through a new rugby competition and shield.Rugby · Gore Read Article

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