Half These Tech Reviews Have Ludicrous Screens
One Guy Three Screens Now that we’ve had every possible iteration of screen sizes as well as some pretty novel double screen layouts it’s time to boldly venture to new frontiers. THREE MONITORS. Laptops offer […]
Getting Grounded With Greg Murphy
Greg Murphy is one of the most approachable motorsport superstars. The four-time Bathurst winner is a similar age to me; I saw him at the Nissan Mobil 500 Wellington street race back in the 90s. […]
Ferrari F1’s oldest team
I had the honour of joining Ferrari for two events at Casa Ferrari at the Melbourne Formula One Grand Prix. Situated on the main straight – the view was stunning, as was the hospitality. Thursday […]
Time Pieces
The Santos De Cartier Chronograph is a Golden Sight to Behold
SANTOS DE CARTIER CHRONOGRAPH WATCH Louis Cartier presented his first Santos De Cartier in 1904 to his good friend it was named after, Alberto Santos-Dumont. It lays itself bare with visible screws and a modern […]
Crafts That Stands The Test Of Time
Of course there is a lot of automation that has sped up the production of goods these days but there is a lot to be said still for the painstaking crafts of old and to […]
The Greatest Show On Earth: The Goodwood Revival
At the intersection of history, culture, and sheer mechanical brilliance, the 2023 Goodwood Revival unfolded this September in an explosion of colours, sound, and speed. From the rumble of engines to the swish of […]
M2 AI Summit
The Future of Work
AI expert, Tim Warren, focused his keynote on the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on the future of work. With over 25 years of experience in strategy, executive management, and technology, […]
Key Areas Businesses Can Start Today That Are Simple & Effective
Andrew Nicol, Founder, Preductive Through Preductive, Andrew works directly with CEOs and business owners to unlock clarity, establish solid foundations, and run hands-on “agentic sprints” that deliver AI-driven solutions within weeks, not years. He interviewed […]
AI & Cybersecurity – What You Need to Know
Simon Jordon, cybersecurity consultant at Resilient IT, gave the audience a mild panic attack with his talk on how AI is accelerating both the sophistication and scale of cyber threats. He described a shift in […]
Sheer Driving Pleasure
BMW M3 Touring Competition – The Family Supercar
Handsome looking inside and out, you can tell this M3 Touring Competition means business, yet it’s hard to tell just how good it is until you drive it. The interior is very similar to the […]
50 Years of the BMW 3 Series
For 50 years, the BMW 3 Series has been the backbone of BMW’s model lineup and the standard-bearer of what a compact executive sports sedan can and should be. In New Zealand, it has remained […]
BMW i4: A New Platform for A New Future
There’s been a lot of anticipation for BMW’s new all-electric Gran Coupe, the i4, but it’s now here and available at Auckland City BMW and East Auckland BMW. This new addition to BMW’s lineup is […]
Cars
Real Men Drive the Batmobile
You aren’t the driver the world needs, you are the driver the world deserves (as you crush two lanes of traffic). Just like American cops, the modern revival of Batman got militarised when he got […]
The Drive Within: BMW’s Digital Revolution
It’s easy to forget just how radical the original iDrive was. Back in 2001, when most cars still had cassette slots and enough buttons on the dashboard to rival a Boeing 747, BMW looked at […]
We’re Drifting Lamborghinis on a Frozen Lake in Mongolia
Turns out the best way to understand a supercar’s four-wheel drive system is to point it at a frozen lake in Inner Mongolia and see what happens. While most of us were going to work […]
Fashion
Silky Insights Concrete Action
Chris Matthews wears: Emil Navy Long Sleeve Knitted Polo $299 (KPMI004) Dougie Chocolate Chino $199 (PCW005) From Working Style AI mania has swept its way through every sector and has quickly become one of the […]
The Dynamo6 Effect
When Igor Matich arrived in New Zealand as a 14-year-old immigrant from war-torn Croatia, he didn’t speak English, didn’t know anyone, and had no idea what the future held. But what he did have was […]
Don West, The Oscars and The Best in Fashion This Autumn
Don West Got Dapper If you’re wondering why Australian singer Don West and his band are looking even more dapper than usual it’s because of a light kiwi touch of style. Karen Walker and her […]
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The Veyron Reborn
Twenty years ago, Bugatti didn’t just drop a new car into the supercar ecosystem; it dropped a new unit of measurement for what a road car could be. The Veyron arrived with 1,001 hp, a […]
Electric Revolution
Channelling offshore tax deductions into a conventional jet-fueled private corporate plane is so first quarter 2021. What you need is an environmentally friendly way to get around. Well, have we got just the ticket for […]
We’re Drifting Lamborghinis on a Frozen Lake in Mongolia
Turns out the best way to understand a supercar’s four-wheel drive system is to point it at a frozen lake in Inner Mongolia and see what happens. While most of us were going to work […]
Drink
The Maverick Who Launched Single Malt Whisky To The World
While single malt whisky might generally be considered to be the bee’s knees (technically speaking) compared to blended, the category has only really been around since the early 1960s. Prior to this, Scotland’s commercial whisky […]
The Royal Art Of Whisky
There are plenty of fine ways to celebrate getting a new job but having a new whisky brand created in your honour is probably not the usual. Unless of course, you are the Queen. And […]
A Structure For Your Tasting
Whisky tasting, you’ve got a selection of bottles in front of you, a collection of mates beside you and you’re ready to go. The problem is; how are you going to do it? Sip the […]
Success
Empathy In A Bottle
Stepping into the tiny nook of High Street’s Unity Books Auckland in early October this year, I was greeted with one of my favourite smells in the world. Books. Stacks of them. Glorious, beautiful, stunning […]
Habits of High Performers
James Laughlin has spent his career in the company of champions and not just in the pipe band world, where he’s a seven-time world champion drummer or his award-winning podcast. As a high-performance coach, he’s […]
The Whitening Co. Is Helping You ‘Smile With Confidence’
You may have recently seen the influx of social media users flashing their sparkly smile, crediting their pearlers to a recent at-home teeth whiten. The trend of at-home teeth whitening has grown significantly in the […]
Man Made
The Evolution Of The Jet Ski
If you have been busy working towards that billionaire’s superyacht but just lack the billionaire bit, Brooklyn-based Tarform has just the sleek oceangoing ticket for you. While the mega yacht stays pinned to the vision […]
All Aboard the World’s Best Luxury Journey
Few inventions have shaped our settlement of the world as we know it quite like the train. And while there are other ways to get around, there is not quite anything that replaces the romance, […]
A Place of Worshop
Unless there is a particularly hot out of season price on nashi pears, supermarket shopping is not generally a spiritual experience. Tell that to the Dutch designers of the SuperHub though. SuperHub is a new […]
Innovation
Hands On Review Of The Huawei Freebuds 4
I got the great opportunity recently to take the Huawei FreeBuds 4 for a whirl ahead of their November 19th drop. The bottom line for everyone who just needs a quick recommendation: They’re comfortable, the […]
The Acer Swift 3 Should Be Your Working Notebook Of Choice
Acer is back at it again with the Acer Swift 3, a thin, tough and light notebook that’s perfect for toting on the go. Starting with the build, the Swift 3 is encased in a […]
Going Back To The Future Of Sustainable Sportswear
There’s a breed of business thinking that is not only about making money but also making a positive impact on the world. And Oz Jabur from Future Co is this breed of entrepreneur, helping to […]
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