A Guide to Newcastle’s Wine Tasting Tours
by Lucy Mitchell Newcastle is the perfect gateway destination for beaches, terrific cafe culture and the stunning Hunter Valley – which, of course, is one of Australia’s premier wine regions. If you are planning on visiting the Hunter specifically to go on a wine-tasting tour, you’ll be treated to a relaxing getaway filled with picturesque […]
In Space, No-One Can Hear You Sing – Katy Perry Leaves Earth
Pop star, philanthropist, and stargazer extraordinaire Katy Perry officially became one with the cosmos during Blue Origin’s historic all-female spaceflight on April 14, 2025. Launching at precisely 9:30 a.m. ET from Jeff Bezos’ West Texas ranch, Perry and her five crewmates reached the symbolic Kármán line, the internationally recognised boundary of space, in New Shepard—a […]
The Sherwood Queenstown – sustainable luxury
Courtesy of BYD Shark NZ, we recently checked into one of Expedia’s top ten most sustainable hotels globally – the Sherwood Queenstown. And let’s be real, this isn’t your typical hotel experience. Perched on three spectacular hectares overlooking Lake Wakatipu, the Sherwood manages to nail that sweet spot between eco-conscious luxury and authentic Kiwi hospitality. […]
Summit Special – The 2024 Chery International Users Summit.
The 2024 Chery International Users Summit was an event to remember, brought to life in the vibrant city of Wuhu, China. This star-studded gathering, held at the Chery automotive headquarters, welcomed delegates, partners, press, and passionate users from across the globe. Under the unifying theme of “For Us, For Future,” the summit showcased Chery’s vision […]
Grand and Mighty: A Tour of the Waikato in an Opel Grandland SRi
Opel’s Grandland SRi was the perfect road trip companion for a tour of the Mighty Waikato.
Lotus NZ Celebrates Brand’s 75th Anniversary in Style
The Lotus owners of New Zealand turned up in big numbers for both the celebration and subsequent tour!
Mahindra’s object d’museum – a tour of the ‘Museum of Living History’
Over the years I have been lucky enough to spend hours wandering through many vehicle brand museums, and to varying degrees, they tell a story of their past, present and future with the use of their vehicles – which makes perfect sense right? However, Mahindra’s ‘Museum of Living History’ is anything but the norm. In […]
Triple Threat: A Track Day with Mercedes NZ
We spent an afternoon on track with Mercedes-Benz, experiencing their new Driving Events programme!
All-new Mahindra Scorpio – first drive (in India)
Six or seven seater SUVs have been gracing NZ roads for quite a while now, with their elevated ride height and all-wheel drive features (for some) giving the customer the impression that they are able to go anywhere, and in fairness, many are far more capable than the ‘school run’ duties they are used for. […]
Abarth Stars in Mission Impossible 7
Abarth makes the Mission Possible!