Tourists were rescued from the Milford Road on Monday with little more than the clothes they were wearing, after significant flooding and slips caused widespread damage to the highway and inundated visitor facilities at both Milford and Gunn’s Camp. Continue reading “State of Emergency”
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Massive tragedy avoided
Emergency Management Southland says preparation and training across the region has helped avoid a massive tragedy, with the “100-year flood” that hit the region showing the true spirit and tenacity of Southlanders. Continue reading “Massive tragedy avoided”
Facing off against the big sports
Ten players, five on each team, speed around a sheet of ice, travelling at speeds of upwards of 32 km/h. Their goal is to chase after a small black disc of rubber and slot it into a net using nothing more than a stick, skill and smarts. Continue reading “Facing off against the big sports”
Large crowds at Figure Skating Championships
Bumper crowds filled the Gore Multisports Complex over four days last weekend to witness the 2019 New Zealand Ice Figure Skating Championships. Continue reading “Large crowds at Figure Skating Championships”
Country feast for Gore
The country music capital of New Zealand is set to come alive again this weekend with the 46th running of the New Zealand Gold Guitar Awards. Continue reading “Country feast for Gore”