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...
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.
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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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...
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Holiday exodus as 1.67m hit the road
Many Kiwis are deluded about the long delays they are likely to face as 1.67 million people head away for their Christmas holidays, a new study shows.
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Driven Car of the Year: And the...
The natural disasters in Japan and Thailand this year certainly disrupted the automotive world's production line - but the quality of the cars that trickled into...
Arrests made in aggravated robberies...
Christchurch police have today arrested two men in connection with the aggravated robberies of two pharmacies during the past week.A 39-year-old has been charged...
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- Dolphin deaths spark investigation
City unleashes dog fee hikes
Owning a dog in Auckland is about to get much more expensive. Who's doing what to try and stop it?
- $54,000 on new uniforms
- Foster families in high demand
- Musician rescues Galatos
- Struggle inspires Samoan superhero
Your Auckland sports report
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- Development for Takapuna reserve
- Favourites outgunned in NZ Polo Open
- Win a backyard cricket set
- School's new sports turf world class
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
