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• About both journey and destination

  TWO-THIRDS of international visitor nights are spent in Tokyo, Kyoto and Hiroshima and few stray far from the beaten path. I’ve been writing Japan guidebooks for Lonely Planet since 1998 and it’s part of my job to tell visitors how to get off that beaten path and inform them about parts of Japan that they’ve never heard of — and I can’t think of a more enjoyable job.

• Stalwart of southern rugby memorialised by competition, shield

  A former Gore man, who died last month, will be memorialised through a new rugby competition and shield.

• Cross-country tests school competitors

  AFTER a week of rain, the sun arrived at just the right time.

• Father‘rapt’investigationtoreopen

  LACHIE Jones’ father feels his six-year campaign against police findings was ‘‘justified’’ after a coroner has directed further investigation into his son’s death.

• Council hopes to ‘get on top’ of staff speeding

  A Southern council is upping the ante as it clamps down on speeding work cars.

• Heated debate over pool

  Despite the community turning up the heat, the Gore Multisports Centre has thrown cold water on concerns about pool temperatures.

• Registry’s efficacy questioned

  After the seizure of nearly 500 firearms in Gore, a lobbyist for responsible firearms says the system needs a serious overhaul.

• Barbarians turn a corner with win

  In round 10 of Southland senior club rugby the Eastern Northern Barbarians beat the Invercargill Blues 33-26 on their Sponsor’s Day at the Gore Showgrounds.

• Celebration as Filipinos 10% of roll

  There were 27 dishes on display in the school hall, brought by 20 families.

• Albion’s good form to be tested by Star in rematch

  It was a battle of the Gore women’s rugby teams last Saturday, with Albion on top as it hoped to go one better than last year.

Featured documents

• Family culture on, off the field: coach

  The Albion Rugby Club has made the Gore Showgrounds a hive of activity again this winter....

• Inspiring youth to love playing rugby

  Seeing the next generation play the sport he loves is why Kieva Littlejohn put his hand up to be this year’s Albion Rugby Club ambassador....

• Balancing work, life key to happy farming

  The five finalists have been decided for the Otago Daily Times and Rural Life Year of the Farmer initiative. Rural editor Sally Rae talks to the one of the finalists — Nelson and Fiona Hancox — about keeping positive in West Otago....

• Mediterranean history to savour

  DID you know there’s less Italian blood in Sicilian veins than there is Phoenician, Greek, Arabic, Norman, Spanish or French? It’s a stirring legacy to the 25 centuries of passing civilisations who have left their mark on the Mediterranean’s biggest island. The resulting mix — exotic, spicy and...

• Finding family fun

  If you’re planning an Aussie trip with your whole tribe, add these top family-friendly experiences to your travel list this year, writes Sara Bunny....

• Pushing in support of strong wool

  Voting packs on a proposed merger of Wools of New Zealand and Primary Wool Co-operative have been posted to more than 2000 farmers this week. Reporter ShawnMcAvinue joins farmers at a stop of a nationwide roadshow where executives spoke about their plans to more than double the price for strong...

• Hunting for Cassowary

  University of Otago Professor of Marine Science Abby Smith goes hunting for “the most dangerousbird in the world”.THERE aren’t that many birds that can kill you. I mean, there’s chicken of course; if you should so much as glance at a raw chicken leg, you’ll die turning yourself inside out with...

• Dignity in Jerusalem of Europe

  Mike Yardley explores history and hope in Sarajevo....

• Chathams: ‘Remote, wild and utterly fascinating’

  Ewan McDonald runs through every reason why the Chathams should be on your 2022 travel hit list....

• Rosendale paying back to many others over 150 years

  The Morrison family, from Rosedale, in the Waikaka Valley, near Gore, celebrated 150 years on the land at the weekend. They talk to business and rural editor SallyRae about that tenure and their desire to repay hospitality they have experienced....