Ben WaterworthMar 12, 20203 minNew approach to western Southland ministryA church in western Southland has taken a proactive approach to counter declining numbers at church services by introducing a new...
Ben WaterworthMar 5, 20206 minState of EmergencyTourists were rescued from the Milford Road on Monday with little more than the clothes they were wearing, after significant flooding and...
Ben WaterworthFeb 20, 20203 minVining legacy continues as charity hospital finds a homeMelissa Vining says her husband Blair would be incredibly “proud and extremely excited” that his idea to bring a charity hospital to...
Ben WaterworthFeb 13, 20203 minMassive tragedy avoidedEmergency Management Southland says preparation and training across the region has helped avoid a massive tragedy, with the “100-year...
Ben WaterworthJan 29, 20203 minDirect flights helping the “stars align” for SouthlandClose to six months since the first direct flight connecting Southland with Auckland landed, the “stars continue to align” for the region...
Ben WaterworthNov 27, 20193 minTourism strategy a “game changer” for SouthlandThe launch of the Southland Murihiku Destination Strategy last week has the potential to be a “game changer” for the region, with several...
Ben WaterworthNov 20, 20192 minCouncil urges people to look out for wallabiesMost Southlanders might think they are a long way away from the natural habitat of a wallaby, but Environment Southland is urging the...
Ben WaterworthNov 13, 20193 minRare dolphins’ unique Southland connectionAs the fight to save New Zealand’s very own breed of dolphin continues, one expert says Southland has a unique claim to the species that...
Ben WaterworthNov 6, 20191 minDiet-based food truck a big hitA Southland food truck selling food aligned with the popular ‘Keto” diet is proving to be a huge success. Cooking Keto opened last month...
Ben WaterworthOct 30, 20193 minNew hub for Southland beekeepersA hub designed to connect both commercial and hobbyist beekeepers in Southland has been established by the national apiculture body as...
Ben WaterworthOct 23, 20194 minDecision a “relief” but controversy remainsSouthland’s only shark cage diving operator says it is a “relief” that a recent Supreme Court decision on the future of the industry has...
Ben WaterworthOct 9, 20193 minThe renaissance of BluffThe southernmost town on mainland New Zealand is set to have a “renaissance”, with a small group of locals behind a fresh push to show...
Ben WaterworthOct 2, 20193 minA Southland showcase for Hungarian audiencesA Hungarian couple have taken their passion for travel and ‘vlogging’ to showcase the beauties of Southland and New Zealand to their home...
Ben WaterworthSep 19, 20193 minBattling emotion to create a lasting legacyA year ago, the Vining family had their world turned upside down. Winton rugby legend Blair was diagnosed with terminal bowel cancer in...
Ben WaterworthAug 22, 20191 minNew service ready to goThe inaugural flight of the new Auckland to Invercargill direct service will land at Invercargill Airport this Sunday night. The flight...
Ben WaterworthAug 21, 20192 minNZ’s first digital air control tower coming to SouthlandConstruction of the first digital air traffic control ‘tower’ in New Zealand will begin next month in Invercargill and will help “enhance...
Ben WaterworthAug 14, 20193 minSchool planting sustainability seeds in RivertonA class at Aparima College in Riverton is laying foundations for a sustainable future in the town. The business studies class, which...
Ben WaterworthAug 8, 20192 minSouthland snows and glowsWidespread snow days, road closures, and glowing skies came in quick succession as snow fell to sea level in Southland earlier this week....
Ben WaterworthJul 18, 20193 minGroup sparking interest in renewable energy optionsAn environmentally focused group has set its sights on making Riverton fully reliant on renewable energy, and its first major project...
Ben WaterworthJun 6, 20192 minLucky lotto streak for SouthlandWhen was the last time you bought a lotto ticket? If it was a while ago then you might want to change that soon as Southland currently...