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Sheep mascot retrieved at airport after impromptu trip
A Gore’s retailer’s woolly mascot, Woolma, has been the talk of the town since she went missing from her usual spot last week.

ACT party says Gore council’s proposed district plan ‘looks like a land grab’
The Gore District Council is proposing to designate the Gore district as a Site and Area of Significance to Maori, but the ACT Party says it ‘’looks like a land grab’’.

Wet weather closes roads in Gore
Drivers are advised to take extra care while out on the roads on Friday.

Gore team secures bronze
It was a long way to go but coming home with a bronze medal made it worth it for the St Peter’s College year 8 basketballers.

Parry advised on southern council amalgamation project
Former Gore District Council chief executive Stephen Parry has popped up at another southern council.

Gymnastics club head over heels after move to new home
The Gore club is planning an open day to showcase the new premises and teach kids about the benefits of the sport.

‘Reduced level of service’ on Gore’s roads as NZTA drops budget
The transport agency will not provide all of the funding the Gore District Council needs to maintain roads in the district.

Gore locals help find missing man during six-hour search
When a man with dementia went missing in Gore, residents took to the streets to find him.

Gore engineer becomes commander of naval frigate
Commander Chris Bone has assumed control of Te Mana and will lead it through an extended maintenance period at the Devonport Naval Base.

Gore District councillor wins national award
Gore District councillor Neville Phillips has been recognised for his community service, winning Local Government New Zealand’s inaugural SuperHuman Award.

Car crashes into house in Gore
A person was assessed and treated by St John after a car crashed into a house on Elsie St in Gore on Saturday night.

Great South data reveals housing issues in Gore
Gore has some of the oldest housing stock in the country, and a number of the houses are bigger than what the market is looking for, Great South says.

Southland landmarks turning pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Invercargill’s Gala St Fountain, Band Rotunda and Feldwick St Gates along with Gore’s Brown Trout Statue will all be pink for the month of October.

Groundswell NZ wants Gore residents to sign property rights pledge over significance to Maori designation
The farmer lobby group warns of “counterproductive, unworkable, and intrusive bureaucracy”.

‘Really ripping people off’: Parking infringement fee hikes irk Gore councillors
One district councillor suggested removing all the parks in town rather than implementing the Government’s new infringement fee hikes.

Australian challenge a highlight for Gore runner
Millie McFadzien was expecting hills and plenty of them when she raced for New Zealand in Australia — there were none.

School names victim in Southland crash involving car, tanker and house
St Peter’s College in Gore says it is supporting the family of the driver who was killed in a crash at Edendale on Monday night.

For sale: Gore's iconic Gold Guitar
It used to hang above the centre parks and then it was lit up outside a pub. Now Gore’s iconic Gold Guitar is for sale.

Gore’s council dumps $2k worth of rose bushes at landfill
A Gore woman has hit the jackpot after she found rose bushes worth thousands dumped at the landfill.

New ratepayer group formed in wake of 21% rates hike
A new group plans to hold the Gore District Council accountable over its spending.