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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. 

Property investment company Roa has unveiled plans for a $300 million hospital in Wānaka with four operating theatres and a 24-hour emergency department.

Wednesday, May 1 The half-brother of Lachie Jones says it would be "out of character" for the boy to have run over a kilometre on his own.

Thursday, May 2 Lachie Jones’ eldest half-brother says the theory that he was involved in a complicated plan to cover up what happened to the toddler is a "disgusting accusation".

Lachie Jones Witnesses have described the mother of a missing 3-year-old as "distraught" and "hysterical".

Photo: Stephen Jaquiery A crash between a truck and car left one person injured and closed a Dunedin road this afternoon.

Billy Harmon will miss the clash with the Crusaders. Photo: Getty Images Billy Harmon will miss the opportunity to claim southern bragging rights over his former team.

Police at the corner of Winifred St and Main South Rd during their hunt for a suspect. Photo: Gregor Richardson A man who rammed a patrol car while fleeing Dunedin police tried to steal another vehicle while armed with a weapon, police said.

A man has appeared in court after a person was seriously injured at a Timaru property over the weekend.