Category: Lifestyle

Robert Barry finds that while it retains a similar silhouette to its predecessor, the all-new Range Rover Evoque brings more interior space, more technology, and greater driving pleasure to the party.  We tested a $114,900 P250 First Edition which is based on the R-Dynamic SE but has more kit such as the 21-inch alloy wheels, the Nolita Grey paint, privacy glass, black roof, LED headlights and […]

As a country known for its stunning scenery and landscapes, it’s hardly a surprise to learn that New Zealand consumers are now demanding better sustainable and environmental solutions from the companies they choose to do business with.   The recent ban of single-use plastic bags shows NZ’s willingness to prioritise sustainability as an important issue for future generations.   With over twenty years’ experience in NZ, G.J. Gardner Homes has developed a balanced approach to sustainability […]

One of the benefits of flying to mainland USA with Hawaiian Airlines is that you get to stop off in O’ahu on the way back. After a week of partying at New York Pride, it’s exactly what Oliver Hall needed. For my O’ahu stay I checked into The Queen Kapiolani (www.queenkapiolani.com) a hotel which embraced […]

Leaving some space in your travel plans for simply exploring the city and seeing where it takes you is a must. Express roamed NYC’s LGBTQ+ hotspots and these are the places where we had the most fun.  Staying: For my New York stay I checked in at the Arlo SoHo and Moxy Times Square; two hotels that really […]

Miss Geena gives express the buzz on the hottest bops from local artists and across the world. Hot Artist: Kim Petras    Pop’s new princess is one of music’s hardest-working royals. In the build-up to the release of her first full-length album Clarity, Kim consistently smashed out a new bop every month – doing the LGBTQ+ community […]

Electric vehicles aren’t just for the wealthy as MG Motor UK proved last month by launching its affordable and family-friendly MG ZS EV SUV. At the other end of the spectrum, Lotus Car unveiled its Evija Hypercar, which it says is the world’s most powerful production EV yet. MG Motor UK says the first 1000 […]

Robert Barry takes the new Mazda 3 Limited from North Harbour Mazda out for a spin and finds himself ‘as one’ with the road. Loosely translated the Japanese phrase Jinba Ittai means “when horse and rider become as one.” Since the launch of the first-generation MX-5 in 1989, it has become a cornerstone of Mazda’s […]

Whether your preference is beer or wine, we have found a couple of locally produced bubbly treats that will make you feel like it’s Christmas! A Sparkling that Shines Renowned for their Chardonnay West Auckland Vineyard Kumeu River is must visit next time you’re passing their cellar door. If you’re a fan of their popular […]