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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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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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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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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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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