Motorcycle19 May 2022
If you like your motorcycle to look cool and have, basically, a bloody great engine, somewhere to sit and some controls. Harley-Davidson’s Sportster S is going to knock your socks off. The staunch, black presence of the ‘22 1250 Sportster S from Milwaukee hunkers down beside my front door, urgin...
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Motorcycle19 May 2022
Italian retro style that’s not form over function? That’ll be the Matrix boots. Those of you who remember the 80s and 90s will attest to the fact that many products which came out of Italy were often beautiful. but critically flawed. Think Italian motorcycles and cars, which either rotted before...
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CamperCare19 May 2022
Stuck in Godzone for 18 months – how divine is such a life? Born in Switzerland and having travelled a lot all over the world due to my job as a hydrologist, I’m used to remarks like: “Oh, Switzerland, I know Switzerland, everybody’s rich!” Especially in poorer countries in Africa or Asia,...
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Automotive19 May 2022
The search for an Airstream caravan led Nigel Teape to a trio of American classics which ended up surpassing his Airstream dream By Ian Parkes, photography High Art Photography. There’s a school of thought in the British dominions that Range Rover invented the luxury SUV. Over in America it’s w...
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Automotive19 May 2022
BMW’s 3.0 CSi was always a class act but appreciation of its timeless beauty is accelerating as swiftly and smoothly as its sophisticated straight-six. By Ian Parkes, photography High Art Photography. New Zealand Classic Car is not exactly going out on a limb here but we have to say this is one...
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Motorcycle19 May 2022
Nothing to do with the pandemic, but motorcycle road-racing in New Zealand has been given a massive shot in the arm with the nation’s two premier competitions joining forces. The hugely-popular Suzuki International Series and the New Zealand Superbike Championships have collaborated for the firs...
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Travel / Lifestyle19 May 2022
Aotearoa’s capital city is famous for many things – politics, food, and being just a little bit breezy. But did you know it’s also home to many spectacular heritage sites? From island quarantine stations to a historic railway, there’s a wealth of history just waiting to be discovered. Whethe...
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Automotive19 May 2022
Those two words have epitomized the glamour, sang-froid, class, and skill of motor racing at the highest level for generations of fans. New Zealanders got more chances than most to see him up close.Michael Clark and Donn Anderson remember the man as he made the legend by Michael Clark. Stirling Mos...
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