For the love of oysters
Ensign reporter Ella Scott-Fleming eyes up the cinnamon oysters she made on Monday with Coral McCauley.
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Appeal over jail-term length dismissed
Appeal over jail-term length dismissed
A national snooker champion who was jailed after sexually abusing a girl for five years has had his bid for a shortened sentence refused.
Peacock issue unsolved
Peacock issue unsolved
It has been my pleasure to come to know a man called Bob Smith.
Our people
Our people
Scenes from out & about in our community.
Matariki is a time to reflect, remember
Matariki is a time to reflect, remember
Since its official recognition as a public holiday in 2022, Matariki has become a much-loved part of the Aotearoa New Zealand calendar.
Farmers’ positivity up, stress levels down: trust
Farmers’ positivity up, stress levels down: trust
Farmers speaking to those who understand the unique problems of their work and lifestyle helps them to feel less stressed and more confident for the future, a new report shows.
Festival trustee says events need local council support
Festival trustee says events need local council support
The debate over events in Gore has hit the hearings panel for the long-term plan, asking if events are "nice-to-haves" or necessary for local government to invest in.
Rates unaffordability at centre of final spoken submissions
Rates unaffordability at centre of final spoken submissions
The Gore District Council has now heard from the public and will head away to make difficult decisions about the long-term plan.
Lumsden schools close early in vain over no-water warning
Lumsden schools close early in vain over no-water warning
Southland District Council warned water was to run out by lunchtime last Thursday in Lumsden, so businesses and schools closed, only to find water back on by noon.
Yodelling, line dancing back in vogue
Yodelling, line dancing back in vogue
With Gore’s country music fest back next week bigger than ever, some of its surrounding arts like yodelling and line-dancing are feeling the ripple effect of a global boom in the genre.
Aquatic centre extending adult-only hour into winter
Aquatic centre extending adult-only hour into winter
Gore’s local pool will be continuing its adult-only hour into the cold winter months.
Contact makes little headway on appeal
Contact makes little headway on appeal
More than two months after they were turned down from building a large wind farm at Slopedown, any progress Contact Energy have made in moving the project back on the agenda and getting it built...
Cinnamon oysters: a staple of music festival
Cinnamon oysters: a staple of music festival
Ensign reporter Ella Scott-Fleming gets a preview of the cinnamon oysters masterclass — an event next Tuesday, as part of the Bayleys Tussock Country music festival.
Progress made in intervention
Progress made in intervention
St Peter’s College continues to make progress and it may emerge out of statutory intervention later this year.
Everything but the books ... closed Glenham Primary on a deadline sale
Everything but the books ... closed Glenham Primary on a deadline sale
School is out, but not for long if you are in the real estate market, as a big opportunity has opened up down Southland way.
Stalwarts of bluegrass to treat town
Stalwarts of bluegrass to treat town
A band hailing from the Blue Ridge Mountains, where bluegrass is firmly rooted, is coming to give Gore an authentic taste of Americana.
Crochet creative’s work wows at show
Crochet creative’s work wows at show
A crocheted dragon stitched by a self-taught Gore teenager made its way to an exclusive national fibre exhibition last month.
Cheese rolls fly off the shelves at fundraiser
Cheese rolls fly off the shelves at fundraiser
The St Andrews Fair was a runaway success, raising $500 more than last year and do not ask for any leftover cheese rolls because they sold like hot cheese rolls.
Energy merger to cost consumers: retailer
Energy merger to cost consumers: retailer
A small energy retailer says power consumers will continue to suffer as a merger between two of the country’s biggest generators is given the green light.
Works a testament to the community
Works a testament to the community
Small-town Heriot is about to add new art to its growing range of public assets.