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Contours of Central, by Sally Paterson. Photos: L Elliott "Paint, Pottery, Pixels", Gretl Barzotto, Kathi McLean and Sally Paterson (Heafey Gallery, Central Stories Museum & Gallery, Alexandra) In Central Stories’ Heafey Gallery, painter Gretl Barzotto, ceramicist Kathi McLean, and photographer Sally Paterson explore the vistas and history of Central Otago.

Davies keeps it simple with just the Te Tupua costume to set the scene. Photos: supplied For the first time in 50 years of theatre involvement, John Davies is hitting the boards alone in a solo show that incorporates his two loves — the Japanese theatre form Noh and New Zealand history.

Photo: RNZ An ambulance transporting a patient to hospital has collided with a school bus in central Auckland.

Photo: ODT files Members of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) will be rallying in Dunedin and Invercargill tomorrow, calling on the Government to increase funding to health in Budget 2024, to resolve the staffing crisis.

Beautiful blue and gold macaw has been flying free around Mosgiel and North Taieri for the past week and a half!

PHOTO: SANDY EGGLESTON Gore Health staff tuck into a hearty hamburger lunch prepared by the Rapid Relief team led by Jackie (third from right) and Scott Malcolm (second from right).

Holding some of the ducks shot on a northern Southland pond on opening weekend are (back from left) Meila Scully, 11, Geraldine (Granny) Coughlan, of Ireland, Michelle Power and Wendy Scully, (front from left) Charlotte Coughlan, 2, Jaelyn Scully, 9, and Edmund Coughlan, 6. PHOTO: SUPPLIED A Riversdale woman has not missed an opening day since she started duck-shooting with her father about 20 years ago.

The first Deep South Fibre Festival has been hailed as a huge success.

Taking part in the eMental Health International Collaborative roundtable in Gore on Monday are (from left) executive director Prof Anil Thapliyal of Auckland, Gore Health chief executive Karl Metzler and mental health advocate Grace Curtis of Wellington. PHOTO: SANDY EGGLESTON An international think-tank of people who are are exploring how digital platforms can support mental health and wellbeing gathered in Gore on Monday.

A digital mental health roundtable hosted by Gore Health was held on Monday.

With the budget being announced in May, the economy is a primary focus at this time of year.

Te Tipua principal Gareth Scott

Images of Hone Kay-Selwyn were released by police during the early stages of their investigation. Photo: Supplied / Police The gang member police believe shot and killed a man in central Auckland at the weekend is understood to be the the son of famed Māori film-maker Don Selwyn.

East Gore School pupils and staff stand in front of Rākanui, a tree planted by former headmaster John Gilchrist. PHOTO: BEN ANDREWS East Gore School pupils were front and centre for an Anzac Day assembly.

Leadership was the topic discussed in workshops at Māruawai College led by leadership consultants Pauline Harrison (left) and Kereyn Smith and attended by people including board of trustees presiding member Bronnie Grant and principal Mel Hamilton at the school last week. Two Auckland women with international leadership experience have shared their wisdom with Māruawai College board of trustees and staff.

Environment Southland is extending the Long-Term Plan (LTP) 2024-34 submission period for one week in response to community feedback.

The golden sweep of Tolaga Bay. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED Tairāwhiti is ripe with outdoorsy options. Dip into the platter of nature’s delights across the district, writes Mike Yardley.

Coroner Alexander Ho. POOL PHOTO: SOUTHLAND TIMES An early finish last Friday marked the end of week one in the inquest into Lachie Jones’ death by coroner Alexander Ho, which comes more than five years after 3-year-old Lachie was found in a Gore oxidation pond.