Motoring
BMW's firebreathing new M6 duo
BMW has released first official pictures of the M6 coupe and convertible, the luxury carmaker's fastest-ever two-door cars. Both run a 412kW 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 mated to a seven-speed double-clutch gearbox driving the rear wheels, a powertrain lifted straight from the M5 saloon, which was launched in New Zealand last month. They fire the...
Barina packs punch in mini market
I'M NOT sure what the local Holden dealer's plans are in relation to their inner-city Cashel St premises.
Nissan: Leaf fits eco-saving bill
Electric cars might be the next big thing, but ordinary Kiwis won't bite unless they're effective once the novelty's worn off
Is it a fair price at the petrol pump?
Are New Zealanders paying too much for petrol? The Automobile Association has set out to find whether motorists are getting a fair deal.
Speed nazis create slow hazards
Although the sun may be making more of an appearance this week, I reckon the weather was a big factor in the 18 deaths this holiday period - up 6 on last year.
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Rise in number of drivers texting
Illegal mobile phone use has doubled on Kiwi roads in the past year, a new survey shows.
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Rio last in a long list of Kia newbies
Product planners in Kia's giant Korean development facility must have been working overtime in recent years.
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Facelift sharpens Mitsubishi Lancer
Ross Kiddie checks out the facelifted Mitsubishi Lancer VRX
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Car like experience with Ranger
Ross Kiddie takes a look at Ford's new Ranger pick-up.
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Tips for easy summer driving
The one thing you don't need this summer is a vehicle that breaks down, or worse still, has a mechanical failure that puts you, your passengers and other road users...
Dolphin deaths spark investigation
Mystery surrounds the death of two Hector's dolphins found washed up on a beach near the Waimakariri River mouth in north Canterbury this week.The Ministry of...
- Stranger stumps up for man's room bill
- Heavy rain in Otago sparks flood warning
- Office manager told to pay back company or lose...
- Teen charged over Christmas Day crash deaths...
'Great fortune' nobody died in Forsyth Barr
It was only by "great fortune" that no one died in the Forsyth Barr building on February 22, the Royal Commission of Inquiry has been told.
- Early morning 4.1 quake in Christchurch
- Person found dead after Canterbury blaze
- Community commemorates one year on
- River of Flowers event marks end of an era
Crusaders team to play the Blues
Super Rugby season kicks off Friday as the Crusaders play the Blues.
- Crusaders name team
- Sports celebrities reflect
- Stadium plan could mean move for clubs
- Bridge closing for cyclists' challenge
Benefits for all entrants in awards
Brady Mitchell went into farming only because he needed somewhere to house his pig dogs.
- Teaming up to reduce the work toll
- Global volatility continues into 2012
- Big spray dryer key for value
- Long, hard road for TB-busters
