The Country'Highlight of my day': Luxon competes in tractor-pull at Southern Field DaysLuxon says agriculture is 'the backbone of the New Zealand economy' at Gore event.14 Feb 11:09 PM
The CountryTop dollar for first-timer at ram sale'I did consider keeping him, but ended up selling instead.'18 Jan 10:49 PM
The Country'Bitter campaign': Petition calling for Gore council exec to go labelled 'vindictive'Most councillors voted to prevent the organiser from speaking at the meeting.21 Nov 08:49 PM
The CountryMercury Energy's new wind farm to power 20,000 homesThe company has completed stage one of its new wind farm.21 Nov 03:30 AM
The CountryGore deputy CEO resigns after failed mediationStephen Parry announced his departure after failed mediation with Mayor Ben Bell.10 Oct 07:06 PM
The CountryLive: Snow falls as southern flooding mop-up gets underwayLandslides and heavy floodwaters have forced residents to evacuate.22 Sep 02:30 AM
The CountryWeather 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
The Country900kg 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
The CountryGore 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
The CountryGore 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
The CountryBell 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
The CountryGore 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
The CountryCouncil staff ‘extremely unprofessional’ towards Bell at times, says board chairGore Mayor Ben Bell has been called on to resign.15 May 09:29 AM
The CountryGore 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
The CountryMajority 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
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBlood 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
The CountryDad 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
The CountrySouth 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
The CountryCouncil 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
The CountryGore’s deputy mayor resigns after call to fire himGore District deputy mayor Stewart MacDonell has resigned from the role.01 Dec 04:39 PM
The CountryMeet 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
The CountryGore 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
The CountryGore dairy farming family looking to the futureDoug & Josephine Dodds combine established genetics with efficient farming infrastructure.25 Sep 04:00 PM
The CountryTop dog goes for $9300 at Gore sale"I'm rapt where she's gone to. She's a very special dog."21 Jul 04:00 AM
The CountryGeorge Broughton has high hopes for Gore dog saleVendor George Broughton answers five questions about a day at the Charlton Saleyards.17 Jul 10:00 PM
The CountryOverseas 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
The CountryRetiring stalwart holds hope for wool industryStuart Catto is closing his Oamaru business Catto Wool, after a lifetime in the industry.15 Jun 09:00 PM
The Country'Great turnout' in Gore for ute muster"We think 80 to 90 utes, which is a better turnout than last year."09 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountrySouthern finalists judged for Holstein Friesian competitionJudge began scrutinising the southern finalists for national competition on Monday.10 Mar 03:59 PM
The Country'The shearer stole the cook': Couple celebrate 60 years of marriagePhil Kelly whisked Sally (Katherine) MacLean away from her family farm to live in Gore.21 Feb 03:00 AM
The CountryBalfour farmer a fan of self-shedding sheepBlair Drysdale attended the Southern Shedding Sheep First Annual Ram Sale last month.05 Feb 04:30 PM
The CountryField day will update oat growing trials"It will give [people] an update on what is happening in the marketplace."29 Jan 04:30 PM
The CountryPerendale ram sells for $15,500Of about 150 rams, one stood out to John Henricksen at the auction in Gore.18 Jan 11:00 PM
The CountryKids and calves at 'fun day' in Gore"The smiles of pride on faces as animals were paraded were priceless."14 Dec 08:00 PM