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In response to increasing erosion threatening homes and a landfill in Bluecliffs, Southland District Mayor Rob Scott declared a local state of emergency at 10:50 am on Thursday 8th February. The declaration enables Emergency Management Southland to address the risk to life and property effectively.

Here are three featured events with detailed information about each, ensuring a fantastic day of activities and entertainment. From the Bluff Garden Show happening on both Saturday and Sunday, to the thrilling Southland Rodeo, and the Wairio Trotting Club’s annual Cup Day at the Central Southland Ra

The Bluff Garden Show returns this year for the first time since 2021 with a spectacular event planned over the weekend of 10/11 February. The show will take place at the Senior Citizens Rooms on the corner of Onslow and Barrow Street’s in Bluff and will be open on Saturday 10 February from 10am unt

Thirteen lucky Lotto players will be having a blast after each winning $15,153 with Lotto Second Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw. The winning Second Division tickets were sold at the following stores:

Mataura’s Tulloch Park is set to be the heart of this year’s Parks Week celebrations, promising a family-friendly extravaganza dubbed “Tulloch Takeover!” Slated for Saturday, March 2, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, the event is packed with free activities designed to delight attendees of all ages. Partic

The beloved Mataura River Festival, “On the Fly,” is back in Gore for its fourth year on February 25th. This event is a tribute to the renowned river, offering a day packed with activities like fly-fishing, a variety of food options, no-cost activities for kids, and live music. For the first time, a

Early this morning, there was a collision involving two vehicles on State Highway 1, Wairuna, in the Clutha District. The incident was reported at around 6:45 am. It has been reported that one person has sustained critical injuries. The Serious Crash Unit is on site, conducting an investigation into

The Gore District Council began demolition of the Mataura pool this week as it embarks on stage two of redeveloping Tulloch Park. It is expected to take three to four weeks to demolish the 68-year-old building. The west wall will come down first, allowing contractors access to gut the inside of the