Automotive13 July 2022
In the 1950s four-wheel-drive was not available from the factories, even though returned servicemen who had experienced it wanted it. In 1955 General Motors (GM) released its Chevrolet and GMC pickup trucks, the second generation since the end of the war. As with previous generations the 3100 mod...
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Motorcycle13 July 2022
MOTO GUZZI FANS CELEBRATED THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR FAVOURITE BRAND IN RAGLAN, AT MOTO GUZZI NZ’S ‘TIKI TOUR’. With Covid preventing the Tiki Tour from running last year, avid Moto Guzzi fans gathered in Raglan to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the Italian brand. . . . �...
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Motorcycle13 July 2022
Often spoken of with reverence in racing circles, the Marlboro Series began forty-nine years ago, and lasted from 1973/74 to 1977/1978. Those who experienced some of the sensational classic racing that went on will never forget it. . . . AN INTERNATIONAL SERIES. One of the most significant ...
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Motorcycle13 July 2022
I have heard people compare a Hesketh with the Britten. In reality, apart from both being 1000cc V-twins, there is very little similarity, apart from the fact they are both extremely rare, and are the result of idealistic engineers rather than marketing gurus with an eye for sales figures. The Bri...
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7 July 2022
Star Insurance recently celebrated the end of another successful financial year with a staff party in the basement of our Auckland building (we also had the Christmas party here, with some black curtains & good lighting it transforms nicely into a stylish entertainment venue!). Because we’re...
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7 July 2022
Brody was born in Oamaru & arrived in the Star office mid-March. At this point his hours are flexible as he becomes accustomed to his duties, works out where the bathrooms are and which bits of paper he can chew. Of course Brody has been very busy giving lots of cuddles to staff members and ha...
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CamperCare20 June 2022
Stunning day hikes in the foothills of New Zealand’s Southern Alps, at Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park. . . . Piercing birdcalls break the silence in our tent, deep in the night under the Milky Way. Sleepily I recognise the kea’s call as I roll over on our tussock bed. The sounds of natur...
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CamperCare19 May 2022
We may not be able to take up the full void left by departing international visitors, but we are giving it a good go By Vaughan Wilson. New Zealanders are avid travellers, nomadic wanderers, peripatetic souls, initially born from numerous OEs and short jaunts to the South Pacific and Australia. Eac...
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