New Zealand'Incredibly Auckland-centric': Bid to scrap licensing trust 'monopolies' slammed as misguidedAct MP proposed a member’s bill to abolish the remaining alcohol licensing trusts.30 Oct 07:11 PM
New Zealand'Give people their freedom back': MP's push to end licensing trusts'Monopoly' for selling alcohol labelled an 'outdated, nanny state throwback'.25 Oct 10:42 PM
New Zealand‘Our whole world has been shattered’: Emotional hearing phase of Lachie Jones' inquest endsThe coroner hears heartfelt statements from the child's parents.15 Aug 12:25 AM
New ZealandLachie Jones inquest: Half-brother again denies involvement in toddler’s deathThe inquest is in its second phase.14 Aug 05:43 AM
New ZealandLachie Jones inquest: Woman claims she was told toddler was thrown in pondThe inquest is in its second phase.14 Aug 01:47 AM
New Zealand'Dangerous excessive speeds': Motorist drove at more than 150km/h then fled policeThe driver faces charges including failing to stop, dangerous driving and drugs charges.09 Aug 10:05 PM
CrimeGore toddler's death staged to look like an accident, ex-detective saysThe former investigator believes Lachlan Jones was placed into a pond after his death.08 Aug 01:59 AM
New ZealandLachie Jones inquest: 'The most likely explanation is drowning' - expertThe inquest has entered its second fixture.06 Aug 05:06 AM
New ZealandLachie Jones coronial inquest: Second part of investigation into toddler's death to beginJones' mother this weekend spoke out for the first time in a Herald interview.05 Aug 06:50 PM
New ZealandHeartbroken mother of Gore toddler Lachie Jones breaks silenceMichelle Officer gives exclusive interview, speaks of loss, heartbreak and accusations.02 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandGore mayor admits he considered resigning amid ‘horrible’ council riftBut Ben Bell says he and his council have now 'found out how to gel'.02 Jun 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Truly humbled': Jamie Mackay receives King's Birthday HonourNZME host thought his mates were having him on when he made the Honours list.02 Jun 07:59 PM
New ZealandLachie Jones inquest: Police dog handler says no sign boy climbed over fenceThe police hat Lachie had been wearing was floating in the water nearby.20 May 11:18 PM
New ZealandDid Lachie Jones really walk to his death? Heartbreak and accusations mark inquestBen Tomsett reports after a three-week inquest hearing into the Gore toddler's 2019 death.15 May 05:09 AM
New ZealandLachie Jones inquest: Pathologist who conducted autopsy gives evidenceThe inquest is in its third and final week.13 May 03:14 AM
New Zealand'Botched-up police job': Lachie Jones' dad disputes timeline around son's deathPaul Jones believes his son was murdered.09 May 05:05 AM
New ZealandLachie Jones inquest: Detective would have done things differentlyDavid Kennelly said 'In hindsight, we should have locked the scene down'.08 May 02:02 AM
New ZealandLachie Jones inquest: Brother calls accusation he helped dispose of body 'disgusting'His mother and younger brother also gave evidence earlier in the inquest.02 May 05:56 AM
New ZealandNeighbour of Lachie Jones says she heard toddler in her laundry on night of disappearanceNeighbour reveals she looked at the gate to the oxidation ponds but did not go over it.02 May 02:36 AM
New ZealandHalf-brother of Gore toddler Lachlan Jones denies involvement in his deathThe half-brother of Lachlan Jones gave evidence on day three of the inquest.01 May 01:48 AM
New Zealand'I wish I was with my wee boy': Mother of Gore toddler Lachie Jones breaks silenceThe court heard of the toddler's last moments before he disappeared from his family home.30 Apr 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Unimaginable': Inquest into death of Gore toddler Lachlan Jones beginsToday is the first of 15 days in the inquest.29 Apr 01:22 AM
New ZealandWhat happened to Gore toddler Lachlan Jones?Inquest into the death of Lachlan Jones begins today.28 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘My daughter nearly died’: Mum of addict shares harrowing details of meth ordealIt is estimated 19 people are affected by one person’s use of the drug.06 Mar 03:33 AM
New Zealand'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
New ZealandTop dollar for first-timer at ram sale'I did consider keeping him, but ended up selling instead.'18 Jan 10:49 PM
New ZealandFamily pooch burns down home after turning on stoveThe canine was possibly in search of food.09 Jan 11:04 PM
New ZealandGore, Actually: Youngest NZ mayor stands in for Hugh Grant in dance videoBen Bell recreates Grant's lovestruck routine from 2003, with Gore councillors featuring.19 Dec 03:35 AM
New ZealandMan who stole police car jailed over cannabis deal gone wrongHori Gemmell made headlines for stealing a police car and the weapons inside in 2019.05 Dec 05:24 AM
New Zealand'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
EnergyMercury 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
New ZealandGrand Business South Awards celebrated in DunedinGrand Business South Awards.20 Nov 09:35 PM
New ZealandHunt for new Gore District Council CEO heats upFormer council chief financial officer announces his intention to seek the top job.15 Nov 07:07 PM
New ZealandSecond petition calls on Gore District Council CEO to resignStephen Parry resigned after falling out with Gore Mayor Ben Bell.02 Nov 12:33 AM