Gore residents say they`re sick of childish behaviour from their elected representatives, as councillors try to oust their mayor. Read...

Since Bell was elected the council has been beset by controversies and discord. Those calling on him to resign include the deputy mayor and six other councillors. Read...

The Detail looks at Anzac Day`s enduring relevance; talks to nurses headed to greener pastures in Australia; and examines the bad blood brewing at the Gore council. Read...

The Detail - A council paralysed, a mayor and chief executive not speaking to each other - what`s going on in Gore? Read...

The Gore District Council is on the path to government intervention, a local government academic says. Read...

Gore District Council has been paralysed for months due to the ructions in the organisation, chief executive Stephen Parry says. Read...

A long-standing councillor has resigned, and the mayor and chief executive are not on speaking terms. Read...

One of the men at the centre of the stand-off at Gore District Council was given a two-year contract extension just two days before the new council was elected. Read...

Sixth-term councillor Bret Highsted has resigned from the Gore District Council - where the mayor and chief executive`s relationship has got to the point they`re no longer on speaking terms. Read...

The relationship between Gore mayor Ben Bell and the council`s chief executive Stephen Parry has broken down to the point where they need an intermediary. Now, LGNZ says it`s liaising with the pair. Read...