'Too much power': Former mayors weigh in on Gore council drama
A local government panel says it's too early for commissioners.
A local government panel says it's too early for commissioners.
Ben Bell would continue to work for the community that elected him.
The relationship between Ben Bell and Steve Parry has broken down.
Lachie Jones, 3, was found dead in a Gore oxidation pond four years ago.
One person is dead after a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 at Mataura.
Invercargill came agonisingly close to breaking a 24-year-old record.
An unrepentant social media manager has defended sharing private photographs of Ben Bell.
Council failed to ensure fencing around its Gore oxidation ponds was effective enough.
Did a small boy drown, as police believe - or was he murdered?
A requisition has been signed by seven Gore District councillors
Hori Gemmell tried - but failed - to get out early.
Ben Bell talks to Kāpiti News about how he became Gore mayor after growing up in Ōtaki.
Slim margin means a change to as few as four votes could see the result overturned.
A 23-year-old with no political experience has been elected Gore's new mayor.
He gained some notoriety for crimes he committed in August 2019 in Gore.
Ingka Investments has been buying farming land in Otago, Southland and Hawke's Bay.
A father's long search is yet to deliver all the answers.
His lawyer said the 71-year-old was disgusted with himself.
One in five Covid tests being taken in the city is coming back positive.
The "everyman of NZ television" on his hard knocks, family, and being a good sort.
It is the second primary school in the south with a Covid case.
The woman was ordered to pay for emotional harm to the worker.
She had forgotten to lock her door after checking on fighting cats outside.
'Blanket lowering of speed limits will go down badly,' says Gore Mayor Tracy Hicks.
The best things to see, do and experience in Southland this summer.
Hori Gemmell doing his time hard after taking a police car and pistols in dramatic chase.
Southland mayors have combined for over $130,000 in ratepayer-funded spending.
He submerged her head under water for seven seconds, using his weight to press her down.
Gore Mayor Tracy Hicks and Southland Mayor Gary Tong want to get farmers vaccinated.