Old fire truck goes full circle
More than 20 years ago, Lex Robb was driving along a Christchurch road when he saw something that made him jam on the brakes. Fire chief of the Balfour Volunteer Fire Brigade at the time, he had seen a vehicle he recognised from years ago.; Read More
Man of many parts on the move
Last orders . . . The familiar sight of Geoff Omnet in the Smash Palace office will be no more. PHOTO: SALLY BROOKER One of Oamaru’s landmark businesses is moving after more than three decades. Au; Read More
“You can bring the noise” Shawn McAvinue talks to the Tribal Nations MC
Tribal Nations Motorcycle Club Otago ambassador Gazza McLennan and his daughter Emily McLennan (16) and 2010 Harley-Davidson Road King and fellow club members. PHOTO: SHAWN MCAVINUE In a series, reporter ; Read More
The Drivesouth top 5 Holden models of all time
With the looming end of the iconic Holden brand, we thought we would take a look back at the history of all things Holden, and highlight our top 5 favourite Holden models ever produced. ; Read More
Modified hot rod ‘a handful’, but loving it
"A blast" .Keri Wilson, of Green Island, and his 1936 Ford hot rod. PHOTO: SHAWN MCAVINUE Keri Wilson, of Green Island, talks to motoring reporter Shawn McAvinue about his 1936 Ford hot rod. ; Read More
THE NITTY-GRITTY OF EV TOURING
New Zealand's EV infrastructure is improving all the time, but is still not matched to the capabilities and demands of the new generation of extended-range electric vehicles. Such vehicles — those capable of covering 250km or more on; Read More
First e-SUV to drive EV sales
YOKOHAMA, JAPAN: Nissan recently unveiled its new electric coupe crossover, the Ariya, claiming a single-charge range of up to 600km. The crossover SUV comes in two- and fourwheel drive with either a 65kWh or 90kWh battery pack.; Read More
A beginner's guide to off-roading
We live in a country that’s perfect for off-roading thanks to an extensive network of country roads and tracks, but what exactly do you need if you’re looking at taking up the hobby? It helps for beginners to always be prepared, so here ar; Read More
Van makes kindy accessible to all
Kindergarten is for everyone . . . Celebrating the official handover of the new Oamaru Kindergarten Association van are (from left) North Otago Motor Group owner Peter Robinson, Rotary Club of Oamaru president Blai; Read More
O’Meara-Hunt named group’s first female pro driver
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Walker goes from hero to zero and back
- Apr 02, 2023
Blistering drive secures record win
- Apr 02, 2023
The allure of Otago Rally
- Mar 31, 2023
Otago’s trio at the top
- Mar 24, 2023