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- ‘Rain’-inspired art on show
A poem by the late Hone Tuwhare has brought together four leading artists, whose group exhibition ‘‘Small Holes in the Silence’’ is on show at the Eastern Southland Gallery.
- New station opens after 15-year wait
The long-awaited Hato Hone St John Riversdale Station opened this month, nearly 15 years after the need for a new station was identified.
- Pipe band in major need of leader
The pipes, the pipes are calling — for a new drum major to take charge and lead the Hokonui Celtic Pipe Band.
- 42,500 flock through gates
The Southern Field Days have come and gone, with the tide turning for beef and lamb leading to a ‘‘really positive’’ outlook for the public and exhibitors alike — and excitement building for 2028.
- Blooming dahlias set to amaze
More than 500 dahlias will be amaze and enthral visitors to the Gore Town & Country Club next week.
- Tipping competition back as rugby returns
Welcome back to our Super Rugby Pacific tipping competition for another year. We’ve got tipsters competing in Invercargill, Dunedin, Wānaka and Gore to become the best tipster in the land, so good luck to all. Speaking of luck, the NZRU could do with some. No CEO, no coach and no high performance director (whatever that is). What an absolute mess. In the inimitable words of Peter Cook ‘‘is this any way to run a ballroom’’. The rumours coming out of All Blacks dressing room are astounding. Splits in the team, players bigger than the game, no accountability — it’s staggering. Anyway enough of that we are here to talk about the Super season. So who makes the six? I’m going to be very conservative here. The Chiefs, Crusaders, Canes, Reds and Brumbies in no particular order should make the six. The contenders for the one remaining spot should be the Blues, Highlanders and one of the Waratahs and Force. Not very adventurous, I know.
- Bristow sisters drop ‘perfect’ duet
Gore-born sisters Jackie and Katrina Bristow have recorded a duet for the first time.
- Niagara Falls act proves a hit
A CANADIAN duo has been a hit with the crowd at the Niagara Falls Bluegrass Festival.
- Scenic rally brilliant but not easy
Three days, 1100km down back roads and over hills all ridden on a motorbike — you’d have to be keen.
- Essence of Silk Route intoxicates
Australian travel writer Sandip Hor dips his toes into the ancient world of Uzbekistan.
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....
- Exploring New Caledonia’s delights
Basking in the world’s largest lagoon, fortified by the world’s second-largest barrier reef, and boasting extraordinary biodiversity, New Caledonia’s natural good looks and succulent subtropical balm is just the beginning of the sweet seduction, writes Mike Yardley....
- BrightPhnomPenhlives withshadowsofpast
LOCATED at the confluence of the mighty Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers, the very name Phnom Penh conjures up an image of the exotic....
- 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....
- Chathams: ‘Remote, wild and utterly fascinating’
Ewan McDonald runs through every reason why the Chathams should be on your 2022 travel hit list....
- Dignity in Jerusalem of Europe
Mike Yardley explores history and hope in Sarajevo....
- Tamborine Mountain treats
Beyond the sensory thrills around Surfers Paradise, the Gold Coast hinterland abounds as a soothing playground of artisanal indulgence and soft adventure pursuits, writes Mike Yardley....
- Chathams: ‘Remote, wild and utterly fascinating’
Ewan McDonald runs through every reason why the Chathams should be on your 2022 travel hit list....
- Passion for plants sees business celebrate 90 years
A West Otago business celebrates its 90th anniversary this month, an extraordinary achievement particularly given it has remained in the same family. Business editor Sally Rae meets the Hughes family from Blue Mountain Nurseries....