Ramraids are on the rise in Southland, Former Mayorl Sir Tim Shadbolt's has been receiving respite care in hospital, and a state-of-the-art satellite positioning service in Southland will bring GPS accuracy to about 10cm.
Che alsos talks to Kathryn about the inaugural George Begg Festival which is on this weekend, cementing Southland's proud history with motorsport.
Che Baker is the editor of the Southland Times.