Motoring
An awesome V8
This a beaut ute
When you're sitting behind the wheel of the new Mazda BT-50, it's appropriate to remember that Mazda has a long history of such vehicles.
Blue skies smiling at '3'
There are a few blue clues that tell you this Mazda3 is something just a little special.
Police U-turn on speeding tolerance
U-turn on announcement police were considering permanently reducing speeding tolerance.
Mini's tiny new model
What Mini's new performance-focused helmet-headed Coupe loses in terms of practicality it makes up for in individuality.
Cyclists, drivers need to bond
Blog: As with motorists, I always find pedallers are better behaved when the police are on hand to see them.
Time for the electric vehicle is not nigh
Blog: Apparently, 2011 was the year when green technology started to take hold, or so we're led to believe.
Conspicuous consumption
Call the police, save a life
The Forgotten World Highway
With glimpses into New Zealand's pioneering past and views of the North Island's mountainous interior, this is a drive to be savoured.
The Gentle Annie
This picturesque road takes you to the spectacular entry-point of one of New Zealand's best wine regions.
Pure driving gold
The Twin Bridges road
The whale-watchers' special
The twisting, turning route to the little fishing port of Motunau Beach is an enthusiast's delight - and number seven in our countdown.
Rangie's bush baby
Range Rover has launched what is comfortably its lightest vehicle in decades, and its least expensive – and arguably its prettiest.
Kuga Town
Ford's Kuga is late to the SUV party but brings dynamics and looks that have been lacking.
VW's competitive crossover
300kmh Vettel SUV confirmed
Small trucks popular
A new Brazilian-built Fiat ute joins a throng of down- sized pickups that could become a worldwide trend.
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Time to Re:Focus
For the first time, the whole world is getting a new Focus at exactly the same time, but as usual, New Zealand is ticking the bigger engine boxes.
New Journey has the goods
The improved Dodge people mover is set to increase the Italian/American company's sales.
Middle Merc just right
Wired for fun
Well-hatched Cruze
There may soon be a time when the Cruze outsells its big Commodore brother.
Triumph's dark cruiser
You can have your Thunderbird Storm in any colour you like - as long as it's black.
Gimmick or godsend?
Honda tried it in the late 70s, and returns, along with Aprilia to bring automatic transmissions to large-capacity two-wheeled transport
Near perfect?
Top rides of 2011
Cheap and cheerful
The latest Kawasaki Versys isn't quite as ugly as its predecessor.
Lively spends Valentine's with dad
World happier place than in 2007
Experience beats romantic gifts
Aniston reveals exercise, diet plan
Gardener's paradise planned for Chch
Celebrity chef puts skills up for auction
Hollywood couple rely on date nights
Your Valentine's Day dinner sorted
Reese plans Valentine's Day surprise
Pop music star Whitney Houston dies
Ethnic rights advice stuns communities
Daily trivia quiz: February 12
Dotcom accused van der Kolk 'flabbergasted'
Roll on 2050 - New Zealand economy to rise
Kiwis land big Aussie contract
Pop music star Whitney Houston dies
Quake city assets set to be popular
Welly whiz-kid sees hi-tech future for education
CERA report prompts mall evacuation
Prime Minister John Key wins hearts if not minds
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