Electric E-Dirtbikes: E-Mega Store

Are you a keen weekend warrior in the outdoors wanting a new toy to add to the collection for you and the teenagers? Look no further than the Australian Electric Dirt Bikes: Talaria. These silent little beauties are taking the world by storm, and you can see why with the specs they boast […]

Torque talk

When the Christchurch City Council’s draft of its new proposed transportation plan for the city was made public a few weeks back, it raised a few eyebrows. The plan outlined new low emission zones, higher parking levies and yet more cycle lanes. Surprise, surprise. However, the aspect of road pricing is additionally baffling. […]

A new yardstick

There is an old saying: “Absolute power corrupts absolutely.” This does not apply to the new Aston Martin DBX707. Like the regular DBX, the 707 has a 4.0L twin scroll turbo V8. However, the 707 gets a reworked onboard ECU and those twin turbos are much bigger. As a result, total power output […]

From the editor: 1 September 2022

Every vote counts Having a say in local body politics is important in shaping our region’s future infrastructure, and so too is having a choice about who makes those decisions. Throughout New Zealand, many mayors, deputies, and councillors are not standing for re-election on 8 October this year, meaning new blood entering the […]

Operatunity

New Zealand’s three tenors – Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua, Derek Hill and Kalauni Pouvalu are back singing together, after a long break due to Covid-19. The Operatunity trio is touring nationally with Music for Inspiration, and will give two performances in Christchurch in mid-October. Known for their soaring voices and cheeky personalities, the tenors will […]