10+ hour, 12+ min ago  (572+ words) Land Rover has expanded the Discovery range with a new Landmark edition, slotting into a three-model line-up alongside the Discovery S and the Tempest. It is an addition, giving buyers a more characterful option between the two existing specifications. The…...

13+ hour, 5+ min ago  (515+ words) Four popular SUVs have cleared ANCAP's latest round of safety assessments, earning five-star ratings across a broad spread of powertrains and price points. The Mazda CX-5, MG MGS6 EV, BMW X3 and Cupra Formentor were all evaluated under ANCAP's 20232025 criteria " a useful reminder…...

15+ hour, 6+ min ago  (459+ words) New Zealand has become the first country in Oceania to appear in the Michelin Guide, with the 2026 edition recognising 110 restaurants across four cities. The announcement marks a significant moment for the country's dining scene, and a genuine expansion of Michelin's…...

14+ hour, 8+ min ago  (273+ words) Wednesday, 1 July 2026. Welcome back to another instalment of Cardle of the Day, the series where we work through each morning's puzzle at Cardle and then spend a few words celebrating whatever car the game decided to throw at us. And…...

14+ hour, 8+ min ago  (95+ words) Otherwise, the company risks turning every digital only announcement into an advert for the very thing it is moving away from. And there will not be enough wabisabi to repair this broken vase. Sony's digital future has a physical problem…...

18+ hour, 6+ min ago  (510+ words) Anyone who has heard a navigation app mangle a M'ori place name will understand why this matters. Google Maps has rolled out a new voice for New Zealand users that correctly pronounces te reo M'ori city and town names, combining…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (432+ words) Zenith has unveiled the Chronomaster Original Paris Edition, a run of just 50 watches created exclusively for France. It follows the brand's 2024 DEFY Skyline Paris Edition, but takes a noticeably different direction, reaching back into Zenith's own history rather than forward…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (476+ words) Embraer has secured triple certification for its Praetor 500 E midsize business jet, with Brazil's ANAC, the US Federal Aviation Administration, and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency all granting approval on the same day. The milestone clears the aircraft for…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (792+ words) A New Chapter in Compact VW SUVs " Volkswagen has officially unveiled the all-new T-Roc in NZ, marking a significant evolution for the brand's entry-level SUV. Designed in Germany and built in Portugal, this second-generation model aims to strike a unique…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (549+ words) While seemingly not as EV focused as some other manufacturers, BMW still maintains a solid lineup with plug-in capability, from PHEVs (Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to BEVs (Battery Electric Vehicles). The i X is one of the latter and…...