Ben Waterworth

Review: Shania shines and she's still the one

There may be some things that don’t impress Shania Twain much, but one thing's for sure - her fans certainly were left impressed by the final show of her Now Tour at Forsyth Barr Stadium.

Another Southland bridge closed

Another bridge in Southland has been closed.

$995,000 boost for redevelopment 'exciting'

$995,000 boost for redevelopment 'exciting'

Close to $1million worth of additional funding to help revitalise the Invercargill CBD will provide developers with some extra ''leeway'' as the project enters its next phase.

Hopes cruise ship visit will set precedent

Caledonian Sky became the first cruise ship to visit Riverton yesterday. Photo: Environment...

Hopes cruise ship visit will set precedent

Riverton has experienced a cruise ship visit for the first time, bringing more than 100 cycling enthusiasts to the the town.

Chinese garden work to stop after budget blowout

Chinese garden work to stop after budget blowout

The Invercargill City Council has voted to stop work on a planned Chinese friendship garden as another budget blowout was revealed at a council meeting.

Two serious after Southland crash

Two people have been seriously injured in a crash in Southland this afternoon.

Water shortage warning for Southland

Southlanders are being encouraged to prepare for another summer of water shortages.

South gives Santa warm welcome

Forecast rain did nothing to put off Invercargill residents turning out in droves to watch the annual Santa parade.

Slice of Fiordland history reopened

Invercargill group The Trio Keening, comprising Jamie Macdonald (banjo), Olivia Canny-McLeod ...

Slice of Fiordland history reopened

Hikers in Fiordland will get the chance to tramp across a piece of history again, as the Percy Burn Viaduct has officially reopened.

'Appalled' by plan to raise tourist levy

Residents 'appalled' by plan to raise tourist levy

Stewart Island residents and business owners have spoken out against a proposed increase to the island's tourist levy.

Licensing trust hotel submissions heard

An artist's impression of the Invercargill Licensing Trust's proposed $40million inner-city hotel...

Licensing trust hotel submissions heard

A $40million hotel proposed for Invercargill has faced limited opposition during a day of public submissions this week.

Museum tour to be digitised

Sexually explicit material is most often posted to sites including YouTube, Facebook, Snapchat,...

Museum tour to be digitised

Sections of the Southland Museum & Art Gallery (SMAG) will be re-created digitally in a new project aimed at spreading stories from Southland across the country.

Contract loss would 'devastate' SDE staff

Contract loss would 'devastate' SDE staff

A Southland disability organisation says its employees may struggle to find work again if a recycling contract goes elsewhere.

Pupils challenged as White Ribbon riders deliver anti-violence message

Fernworth Primary School pupils get involved in activities during the White Ribbon Ride's...

Pupils challenged as White Ribbon riders deliver anti-violence message

Children were taught a lesson of ''respect'' yesterday as the South Island White Ribbon Ride made its way to Invercargill.

Rider killed in double fatality a 'gentle giant'

Rider killed in double fatality a 'gentle giant'

The sister of one of the two riders killed in a fatal accident at the weekend has described her brother as a ''gentle giant'' who was ''all about the fun in life''.

Motorcycle club head objects to Police Minister's call

Debate over motorcycle safety was sparked after a horror weekend on New Zealand roads saw four...

Motorcycle club head objects to Police Minister's call

The president of a prominent Southland motorcycle club has slammed calls for middle-aged men to be subject to extra tests when purchasing motorcycles.

Back-to-back national wins for hairdresser

Natasha King’s winning entry for Editorial Stylist of the Year at the 2018 Industry Awards. Photo...

Back-to-back national wins for hairdresser

The world of competitive hairdressing has been rewarding for Natasha King, but the Invercargill local is about to step away from the limelight to help the next generation of hairdressing stars.

Breakers coach feels at home down south

Breakers players arrive in Invercargill ahead of their crucial clash against reigning Australian...

Breakers coach feels at home down south

Kevin Braswell thinks his past experience in Southland will give his team an advantage tonight.

Local fan celebrates comics titan Lee

Comic book diehard Liam Hartnett (centre) and his two sons Aodhan (5) and Finn (9) showcase their...

Local fan celebrates comics titan Lee

As the world mourns the death of comic book legend Stan Lee, one fan in Invercargill is taking the time to celebrate his extraordinary career.

Meth and cash recovered in raid

A man has been arrested for a series of methamphetamine and firearm charges following a raid in Invercargill.

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