Ben WaterworthMar 11, 20202 minPiping extravaganza for the southSouthland is about to be hit with a feast of piping as the 2020 National Pipe Band Championships hit the region for the first time in 15...
Ben WaterworthFeb 11, 202021 minRanking the Survivor Winners20 years of Survivor and the anniversary celebration continues with another celebratory ranking. After ranking all the seasons, it’s time...
Ben WaterworthFeb 10, 202018 minRanking the Survivor SeasonsIn celebration of the 20th anniversary of Survivor and the upcoming 40th season, it’s time to have a little fun. Back in the Survivor Oz...
Ben WaterworthDec 28, 20195 minTop 10 Movies Of The 2010sIt’s another day and another rankings for you to sink your teeth into. Off the back of ranking the top 10 TV shows of the decade, it’s...
Ben WaterworthDec 27, 20195 minTop 10 TV Shows Of The 2010sThis year has been a year for rankings it seems. Earlier this year I put together a list of what I believed were the top 50 TV shows of...
Ben WaterworthNov 13, 20192 min7 Days and Shadbolt – the match made in heavenIt appears that Sir Tim Shadbolt is about as important to the TV show ‘7 Days’ as he is to Invercargill and Southland. The longstanding...
Ben WaterworthNov 10, 20196 minThe confusing history of Australian SurvivorAustralian Survivor fans have had a roller coaster of emotions when it comes to their own version of Survivor. One moment they are...
Ben WaterworthSep 22, 20197 minCelebrating 20 Years of Third WatchTwenty years ago on this very day, the greatest TV show of all time aired its first episode. No, not The West Wing. A little show called...
Ben WaterworthSep 20, 20199 minThe Problem With Australian SurvivorIn the immortal words of Tom Hanks in Apollo 13, “Australian Survivor we have a problem.” It might not be quite a life threatening...
Ben WaterworthSep 12, 20192 minStan Walker’s southern linksFor the last decade Stan Walker has been travelling the world, dominating charts and engaging audiences with his music, but a recent bit...
Ben WaterworthSep 4, 20192 minWater comes to life through NZSO Baroque SeriesOne of the most loved pieces from the baroque period is set to take audiences in Southland for a classical music ride next week. The New...
Ben WaterworthJun 20, 201929 minTop 50 Movies Of All TimeWell given I’ve taken up the task of ranking both the top 100 songs of all time as well as the top 50 TV shows of all time, I felt it...
Ben WaterworthJun 19, 201934 minTop 50 TV Shows Of All TimeIn April I took up the task of ranking what I believe to be the top 100 songs of all time. I enjoyed it so much that I needed to find...
Ben WaterworthMay 31, 201912 minAnalysing The Survivor All-Winners SeasonThe dream season of Survivor is set to happen. Season 40 will bring 20 former winners back to compete against each other in the ultimate...
Ben WaterworthMay 29, 20192 minCountry feast for GoreThe country music capital of New Zealand is set to come alive again this weekend with the 46th running of the New Zealand Gold Guitar...
Ben WaterworthMay 17, 20192 minGood Riddance Game Of ThronesSo Game of Thrones is about to end. How sad. Everyone around the world is seemingly giddy with excitement over how it’ll all wrap up, as...
Ben WaterworthApr 23, 201922 minTop 100 Songs Of All Time Part 2You’ve enjoyed the first part of my top 100 songs of all time but what are the next 50 songs to round out the top 100? It’s time to find...
Ben WaterworthApr 17, 20193 minFirst southern soiréeAfter more than 30 years touring the world, legendary Scottish duo The Proclaimers are set to grace the stage in Southland for the very...
Ben WaterworthApr 16, 201924 minTop 100 Songs Of All Time Part 1Back at the end of 2017 a friend of mine had put together a list of his 100 greatest songs of all time. It was perfect timing too being...
Ben WaterworthMar 27, 20192 minA hypnotising night of entertainmentIf you find yourself getting a bit sleepy next weekend fear not: you might just be under the influence of one of New Zealand’s most...