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Quick thinking helps save bush-walking teenagers lost in the dark
The five were walking on Makarewa Falls track in the Hokonui Hills, near Gore, but lost their way after dark.

Gore council the latest to consider huge rates hike
Gore District Council is proposing a rates rise of 21.4 percent despite attempts to whittle down costs.

Trump brings fight to stay on ballot to US Supreme Court
The case calls on the Supreme Court to play a central role in a presidential contest unlike any since its landmark Bush v Gore decision in 2000.

Al Gore slams COP28 climate summit host UAE, says its emissions soared

Call for Gore council chief executive to go a 'vindictive, revengeful, unrelenting, bitter campaign'
A 313-signature petition calling for Stephen Parry to go was to be presented to Gore District Council but councillors rejected it.

Hundreds of Gore residents take up call against former council CEO Stephen Parry's new role
Almost 300 Gore residents have signed a petition calling for the district council to revoke its appointment of former chief executive Stephen Parry to an interim role.

Second petition calls on Gore District Council CEO Stephen Parry to resign
Stephen Parry - who fell out with Mayor Ben Bell - is still in the post while a replacement is being found.

Gore District Council row: Group demand Stephen Parry leave interim role
Angry residents start a petition to challenge the council over their decision to bring back the controversial chief executive.

Flood warnings in Southland as heavy rain hits region
A state of emergency has been declared for the Gore District with heavy rainfall causing significant surface flooding.

Guns, drugs and stolen property seized in Gore raid
Police have arrested seven people related to the unlawful possession of and supply of firearms and drugs.

Proposed 21.4% rates rise hardest issue for problem-ridden Gore council
Councillors spent Tuesday going through a list of what it could cut to get the rates rise down from an initial 40 percent increase.

Snow Peak Unveils Its First-Ever GORE-TEX Collection, Made With 100% Recycled Polyester

Gore names new chief executive Debbie Lascelles
Gore District Council finally has a new chief executive, after a fraught period of conflict between the young mayor and veteran chief executive.

Al Gore, James Bell to Leave Apple Board; Wanda Austin Joining

Gore Council needs $465m of capital investment in Three Waters infrastructure
The Gore District Council will write to central government to outline what one councillor has described as the "funding impossibilities" now confronting them.

Gore District Council rejects petition calling on chief executive to resign - again
The Gore District Council has rejected a second petition calling for its chief executive to go.

Hunt for new Gore District Council CEO heats up as former staffer puts name forward
A former council chief financial officer says he was pushed out - and has announced his intention to seek the top job, even though he's now based in the UK.

Gore District Council crab apple tree decision did not follow due process - petition
A decision to plant crab apple trees on the main street has caused a stand-off - and the loss of car parks.

How police helped an elderly man avoid losing $20,000 in a scam
A Gore resident scammed out of $20,000 got his cash back in a last-minute airport search thanks to fast action by police.

Conflict as Gore District Council chief executive resigns, then returns
A shouting match erupted at a Gore District Council meeting this week, where the controversial topic of the chief executive was discussed.

Gore council's deputy chief executive resigns a month after CEO
Another senior manager has resigned from Gore District Council, a month after embattled chief executive Stephen Parry announced he was leaving.

Gore District Council scraps review into dysfunction
A letter from the mayor, his deputy and the outgoing chief executive expressed concern "reiexamination of the past may reignite" the problems.