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New Zealand insurer Provident emerges with 250,000 customers

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Provident Insurance serves over 250,000 customers in New Zealand. Provident Insurance, a New Zealand-owned car insurer, is emerging from behind the scenes after more than a decade of quiet growth. The company has built a reputation through dealer partnerships, now serving over 250,000 customers without much public attention. Its rise began when CEO Steve Owens left a major insurer to start Provident over 12 years ago, aiming to create a…

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Fuel pump price displays show increasing costs for consumers. Photo: Ekaterina Belinskaya/Pexels Drivers in New Zealand are facing higher pump prices and wondering if they should fill up early or wait until the tank is nearly empty. With forecasts suggesting further increases, the best approach depends on whether fuel costs are rising or falling, according to recent analysis of vehicle efficiency and fuel weight. Weighing the cost of carrying fuel…

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Rewards Luck Over Driving Skills

by sarah sumari

Shigeru Miyamoto pitched Mario Kart as a lighthearted experience. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe occupies a strange spot in the pantheon of video games: it is likely the most popular racing title ever made, yet it actively undermines the skill required to win. The game’s creator, Shigeru Miyamoto, originally pitched it as a lighthearted experience set in an amusement park rather than a life-or-death simulation. That vision has evolved into a…

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Subaru Outback Wilderness arrives in New Zealand

Subaru's Outback Wilderness arrives in New Zealand with rugged features and styling...

admin • Oct 12, 2026 • Gear Reviews

Subaru Outback Wilderness arrives in New Zealand

T he Wilderness Apex adds some comfort and convenience features, including sat-nav, power sunroof, and a 12-speaker Harman Kardon audio system. Subaru's Wilderness specification has finally arrived in New Zealand, bringing a more rugged flavor to the brand's crossovers....

The Wilderness specification was created by Subaru of America and features a raised ride height and extra styling addenda. In the US, the Crosstrek, Forester, and Outback are available in Wilderness specification, but in New Zealand, only the Outback is...

Arcfox T1 Premium hits NZ market

Arcfox T1 arrives in New Zealand as an electric hatch priced at...

admin • Oct 9, 2026 • Rally Circuit

Arcfox T1 Premium hits NZ market

T he Arcfox T1 Premium is priced at $34,990 for a limited launch period in New Zealand. The Arcfox T1 Premium arrives in New Zealand as a city-focused electric hatch priced at $34,990 for a limited launch period, rising...

to $36,990 after October 30. The model follows BAIC’s 2017-born Arcfox brand, which began with the compact, rear-motor Lite and has since expanded into larger crossovers. Design cues and cabin appointments Outside, the T1 keeps a conventional hatch silhouette but...

New Zealand vehicle sales rise in September

New Zealand's new vehicle sales rise with a 22% increase in registrations,...

admin • Oct 6, 2026 • Gear Reviews

New Zealand vehicle sales rise in September

T he MIA reports that the strong results are partly due to waiting lists, as vehicles ordered earlier finally arrived. New Zealand's new-vehicle sales saw a significant rise in September, with a 22% increase in registrations compared to the...

previous 12 months, according to the Motor Industry Association (MIA). Passenger vehicles led the growth with a 27.9% rise, while light commercials showed a 2.6% improvement. The MIA reports that the strong results are partly due to waiting lists, as...

Morgan Supersport vs Porsche 911 Carrera T: Which £100k Sports

Compare the Morgan Supersport and Porsche 911 Carrera T to see which...

admin • Oct 2, 2026 • Road Legends

Morgan Supersport vs Porsche 911 Carrera T: Which £100k Sports

T he Morgan Supersport features a large six-cylinder engine and a classic design. When the Morgan Supersport launched in early 2025, the brand claimed it would finally win over Porsche buyers. The German maker’s 911 Carrera T sits at...

a similar price point, so a direct comparison of these two £100,000 sports cars is inevitable. Both vehicles are designed for the track, but they arrive with very different philosophies and engineering approaches. Old-school charm meets modern tech The Supersport...