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    The famous Gore trout statue is looking to finally have a name - 40 years after it was constructed

    The famous Gore trout statue is looking to finally have a name - 40 years after it was constructed


    The nine-metre trout will be officially named at the town's 'On The Fly Festival' this month .

    Gore District Council's slimmed suggestions to five finalists - Trixie, Scout, Trevor, Gore-don , or Finn.

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     Today's News

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    Law and Order:
    A Christchurch Catholic boys' school was alerted to allegations of sexual offending by a priest nearly 20 years before his conviction 11:57

    Entertainment:
    Kim Kardashian has made her first public appearance with Sir Lewis Hamilton at the Super Bowl 11:51

    Entertainment:
    William Shatner had "tremendous" reservations about poking fun at his name in a new advertising campaign 11:21

    National:
    Natural hydrogen can make decarbonising industry cheaper – NZ’s turbulent geology could give it an edge 11:17

    International:
    Possible El Niño within months raising potential for hot, dry year across Australia 11:17

    Environment:
    Areas surrounding the base of Mount Maunganui remain off-limits, and geotechnical experts warn the risk of more slips is still high 11:07

    Entertainment:
    Dame Emma Thompson has shied away from theatre roles in recent years because she's a "morning person" 10:51

    Politics:
    A promise of no big spending this Budget, and potential for further cost-cutting measures 10:47

    Law and Order:
    They escaped appalling conditions in scam factories. Now, they are living on the streets in Cambodia 10:37


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