Gore

The Gore Harness Racing Club celebrate 125 years this weekend with a special function on Saturday evening (14 Feb) while on Sunday (15th) the public are invited to come along to this significant milestone race meeting and celebrate 125 years of trotting. Adding to the significance of the occasion is

Gore’s much-loved On The Fly – Mataura River Festival is back on Sunday 22 February, celebrating fly fishing, the Mataura River, and Gore’s proud status as the Brown Trout Capital of New Zealand. The festival brings together world-class fly-fishing guides for on-river demos, presentations, and fly-tying sessions throughout the

A retired Gore man has been left “overwhelmed” by the kindness of his community after his car was destroyed in a suspected arson attack and locals stepped in to help. Emergency services were called to Frank Street around 1am on January 19, where a black 2018 Holden Captiva was found

Police are continuing to investigate a firearms incident in Gore yesterday that left two people injured. Shortly before 8pm Police were called to a house on Aparima Street following reports of a firearm being discharged. The pair were airlifted to hospital, one with serious injuries, and one with moderate injuries.

The Gore District Council has ended the lease for the Gore campground, aiming to address long-standing problems at the site. The move comes after several years of attempts to resolve the situation through cooperation with the leaseholder, Government agencies, and local community groups. Gore District Chief Executive Debbie Lascelles said,

• Police breath tested around 200 vehicles during a targeted road safety operation in Gore • Several drivers were charged or fined for alcohol levels and other dangerous behaviours • Police reminded the public that impaired or distracted driving continues to risk lives Police in Gore were disappointed by the behaviour of several

The iconic brown trout statue in Gore has been defaced in a protest led by Greenpeace, drawing sharp criticism from Federated Farmers and sparking fresh debate over water quality and environmental activism. On Tuesday night, Greenpeace added cartoon-style crosses over the statue’s eyes and altered the nearby welcome sign

UPDATE – 6:00pm, Friday 19 July The Gore District Council is continuing to advise residents connected to the Gore township water supply to avoid drinking tap water, as nitrate levels remain above the acceptable limit. General Manager Critical Services Jason Domigan said updated test results received today show a reduction