Torque Talk – A smooth hand
Do you remember the last time you were a tad car sick? I do. It was last month, and I was being driven up Wairakei Road. The driver in question, who will remain nameless, wouldn’t cease from heavy unnecessary braking, excessive sharp acceleration and repeatedly going on and off the throttle, for what […]
Stylish and safe ute
The “ute” vehicle segment is a competitive one, in which the current Mazda BT-50 holds its ground really well. This largely stems from its mix of rugged power units and some decent levels of refinement. Now, Mazda has turned up the refinement and quality of the BT-50 even further with the new BT-50 […]
Top cars in 2022
A total of 164,964 new vehicles were registered in 2022, making it the second biggest year on record, falling just short of 2021’s record of 165,287 registrations. Passenger vehicle sales hit a record with 116,445 vehicles registered, and electric vehicle sales “exceeded expectations”, says New Zealand Motor Industry Association chief executive David Crawford. […]
Astro A30 headphone review
Metropol’s tech guru Ian Knott takes a look at Logitech’s first gaming/lifestyle headphone release under its new Astro marque. The Astro A30 wireless headset is a versatile and high-quality audio device released under the Logitech brand. It is designed to work with a wide range of devices and platforms, including PlayStation, Xbox, […]
A little kindness: Editor’s Perpective
A little kindness If there was ever a time to show a little kindness, it is now during the festive season. My dad always told me to put myself in “their” shoes, meaning that when we see or hear others, we do not actually know what is going on in their lives, or […]
See in the new year
For many of us, ringing in the New Year means gathering and celebrating. HIT THE STREETS TO PARTY Slip into your sparkliest dress, sprinkle yourself with glitter, and hit the town. On Oxford Terrace and down St Asaph Street, a variety of venues will be putting on NYE bashes, so you can sing […]
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