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Emergency services responding to crash in Southland, two injured
Mokoreta Tahakopa Rd is closed while emergency services respond.
'Too much power': Former mayors weigh in on Gore council drama
A local government panel says it's too early for commissioners.
Gore Mayor set to continue serving the community
Ben Bell would continue to work for the community that elected him.
Gore mayor and council boss in standoff
The relationship between Ben Bell and Steve Parry has broken down.
Dad of toddler found dead in pond wants case reopened as murder inquiry
Lachie Jones, 3, was found dead in a Gore oxidation pond four years ago.
One killed in highway crash at Mataura, Southland
One person is dead after a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 at Mataura.
South Island experiences one of the hottest Waitangi weekends on record
Invercargill came agonisingly close to breaking a 24-year-old record.
Dirty politics? Social media manager defends sharing private photos of new mayor
An unrepentant social media manager has defended sharing private photographs of Ben Bell.
Council failure to ensure secure fencing led to death of toddler
Council failed to ensure fencing around its Gore oxidation ponds was effective enough.
'Someone has taken him': The mysterious disappearance of Lachie Jones
Did a small boy drown, as police believe - or was he murdered?
Oxidation ponds tragedy: Council admits health and safety charge after toddler’s tragic death
Lachie Jones was found dead in the ponds nearly four years ago.
Gore’s deputy mayor resigns after call to fire him
Gore District deputy mayor Stewart MacDonell has resigned from the role.
NZ's youngest mayor on leave as deputy urged to resign
A requisition has been signed by seven Gore District councillors
Man who commandeered cop car and loaded Glocks will be home by Christmas
Hori Gemmell tried - but failed - to get out early.
Meet Gore mayor: Ben Bell
Ben Bell talks to Kāpiti News about how he became Gore mayor after growing up in Ōtaki.
Eight votes in it: Defeated mayor seeks recount after losing to 23-year-old
Slim margin means a change to as few as four votes could see the result overturned.
Gore elects youngest mayor in NZ history
A 23-year-old with no political experience has been elected Gore's new mayor.
Man who stole police car sparking two-day man hunt denied parole
He gained some notoriety for crimes he committed in August 2019 in Gore.
Overseas forestry investment company intends to be a good neighbour in NZ
Ingka Investments has been buying farming land in Otago, Southland and Hawke's Bay.
The death of Lachie: Could the case be reopened?
A father's long search is yet to deliver all the answers.
'Someone has taken him': The mysterious disappearance of Lachie Jones
Did a small boy drown, as police believe - or was he murdered?
New Zealand's sexiest - and least sexy - cities revealed
Where are the kinkiest Kiwis? New research reveals New Zealand's sexiest cities.
McDonald's drive-through sex act: You want a fine with that?
His lawyer said the 71-year-old was disgusted with himself.
'Very high' rate of Dunedin cases shocks epidemiologist
One in five Covid tests being taken in the city is coming back positive.
TVNZ's Hadyn Jones: 'My kids are everything to me'
The "everyman of NZ television" on his hard knocks, family, and being a good sort.
Covid case at Gore school; preschool closes over scare
It is the second primary school in the south with a Covid case.
Sex act performed in front of McDonald's drive-thru worker
The woman was ordered to pay for emotional harm to the worker.
'Mentally screaming': Woman strangled, raped by teen
She had forgotten to lock her door after checking on fighting cats outside.
Driven mad: Anger over lower speed limits
'Blanket lowering of speed limits will go down badly,' says Gore Mayor Tracy Hicks.
Summer's calling: Top-rated must-dos in Southland
The best things to see, do and experience in Southland this summer.
'No point in trying': Prisoner to serve entire sentence
Hori Gemmell doing his time hard after taking a police car and pistols in dramatic chase.
Revealed: Southern mayors' salaries and spending since last local elections
Southland mayors have combined for over $130,000 in ratepayer-funded spending.