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Car registrations up in July
Registrations of new passenger vehicles reached 6769 in July, the highest number since 1987. Registrations of commercial vehicles - at 2632 - were the highest since 1984.
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Hareb boosts chances of automatic qualification
New Zealand's top ranked surfer Paige Hareb has finished runner-up at the Ford Supergirl Pro in California. The result is her best this year and equals her effort at the...
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Former Versace mansion for sale
A mansion once owned by Gianni Versace is for sale by auction in Miami's South Beach on 17 September. The asking price was recently cut to $US75 million.
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US earnings show mixed results
Earnings season is well underway in the United States, and so far there have been mixed results.
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Rules change for imported seeds
Farmers will be the ultimate winners from a regulation change covering the quarantine time of imported seeds.
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Researchers to get quicker access to seed bank
Farmers are predicted to eventually see the benefits of a new agreement between the Government and its research institute AgResearch, that enables researchers to have faster, less expensive access to…
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Interview - Suzanne Ciani
Audio 13 Jul 2013James Gardner interviews Suzanne Ciani, Buchla synthesiser whizz and maestra of advertising and promotion sound spots.
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Driver rescued by farmer on tractor
A farmer with a tractor rescued a woman after her car became stuck in rising floodwaters on a rural road near Napier on Thursday morning.
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Smartphone calving app proving popular
More than 2000 dairy farmers have downloaded a new smartphone calving app which helps them record information quickly at calving time.
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The Panel with Graham Bell and Lindsey Dawson (Part 2)
Audio 9 Jul 2013Judging for the Women's World Car of the Year is complete and the supreme winner for 2013 is the Ford Fiesta 1.0l Eco-Boost. By recent court decisions, the South Island postie who stole the mail and… Audio
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AOS called in for all-night police chase which closes motorway
Audio 8 Jul 2013It began last night when a ford ute was stolen from a house in Opotiki at about half past seven. Audio
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Interview - Morton Subotnick
Audio 7 Jul 2013James Gardner interviews Morton Subotnick, electronic music composer, known for his pioneering album 'Silver Apples of the Moon'.
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Interview - Barry Vercoe
James Gardner interviews Barry Vercoe, computer music pioneer.
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Ford Motor Company
Audio 4 Jul 2013For 52 years, Ford Motor cars rolled off the assembly lines of a plant built in 1936 in Seaview in Lower Hutt. The Ford Cortinas, Escorts and Transit vans were assembled there until the plant closed… Audio
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Strong vehicle sales in June in US
Car manufacturers in the United States report their strongest monthly sales growth in June since the recession.
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V8 Supercars competition to be capped
V8 Supercars Australia will discuss capping the number of manufacturers in the championship following Volvo's decision to join the competition next year. The Swedish manufacturer will form a team…
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Winterbottom enjoys first V8 win in more than a year
Ford's Mark Winterbottom has broken through for his first V8 Supercars race win in more than a year. Winterbottom won the second race in sixth round of the series in...
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Shifts in Australian car market
Drivers in Australia are shunning large family cars in favour of SUVs and small vehicles according to the latest Roy Morgan Research automotive data.
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New car registrations surge in May
New car registrations in May were at their highest level for that month in 23 years.
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V8s team owner rejects Holden Racing Team sale rumours
The owner of V8 Supercars outfit Holden Racing Team says he's not selling the team despite rumours circulating on pitlane. Ryan Walkinshaw says he has no desire to sell the...
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Summit to be held on Australian car industry
A summit on the future of the car industry will be convened following Ford's decision to pull out of car making in Australia in 2016.
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Late Edition for 24 May 2013
Audio 24 May 2013Four people are now under arrest in connection with the savage killing of a young British soldier in suburban London and New Zealand's love affair with the Ford Falcon could be reaching the end of the… Audio
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The Panel with Deborah Hill-Cone and Garry Moore (Part 2)
Audio 24 May 2013Motor industry commentators are blaming intense competition, a strong Australian dollar and a move away from large cars for the demise of the Ford Falcon. A new Anglican Church poll shows most people… Audio
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Little impact expected in NZ when Ford Australia closes
Ford New Zealand says the Ford Motor Company's decision to stop making cars in Australia will have a minimal effect on business here. Audio
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Ford pulls plug on Australian factories
Audio 24 May 2013A near 90-year history that began with the Model T will come to an end in 2016 when the Ford Motor Company stops making cars in Australia. Audio
