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Investing through the shifts

ASB Chief Investment Officer Frank Jasper reviews the year that was and the opportunities that 2026 could potentially deliver.

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Ashley & Co. partner with Volkswagen ID. Buzz

Already recognised for sought-after sumptuous products for the home and body, Ashley & Co. is set to stand out beyond the boutique during its milestone 20th year in business, with the arrival of a bright new Volkswagen ID. Buzz on its...

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Ryan Fox: The Long Game

Ryan Fox’s shot from 255 yards on the fourth playoff hole at the Canadian Open wasn’t just a swing; it was the ultimate payoff. At 38, the PGA Tour win, following his maiden victory at Myrtle Beach, cemented his status. It's a victory for...

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Cupra Tavascan – A different spin

The new Tavascan underlines the fact Cupra isn’t all that interested in playing by the rules when it comes to delivering electrified performance with a side dish of practicality.

Fine-Tuned for success

In Auckland’s only engineering and golf studio surrounded by the hum of CNC machinery and the glow of analysis screens, Fine-Tuned is quietly re-engineering the modern short game.

Sachie’s Kitchen

Sachie Nomura has been passing on her passion for Asian cuisine to thousands of cooking school attendees and fans of her popular television show for nearly two decades. Despite a professional life comprised of many moving parts, when it...

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PGA 2026 – a look ahead

Golf author and pundit Michael Donaldson takes us through his picks for the PGA Tour. Who’s hot? Who’s even hotter? And what will 2026 bring, not only for the fierce rivalries within world golf, but for world golf itself?

Discovery updates for 2026

Tech updates and a new powertrain option for the new model year reminds that the Discovery remains one of the most quietly accomplished large SUVs money can buy.

Mountain high

Bentley has created a uniquely Kiwi one-off with the help of famed coachbuilding division Mulliner. And what better place to celebrate the arrival of the Bentley Bentayga Aoraki than in the heartland that inspired it.

Statement of intent

Uphill battle? Here’s the truck for it. When it comes to taking on the established heavyweights of New Zealand’s busy light commercial ute market, Kia has plenty to play for. And it’s putting its best all-terrain tyre forward with the new...

Shine On Crazy Diamond

Meet the extreme performance hero of the mighty Defender family. If you want the best of the best, there’s no need to look past the Defender OCTA.

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Unleashing the power of Geely

For the first time anywhere in the world, six Geely Group brands have united under one distributor, spanning the heritage and innovation of Volvo to the luxury of Zeekr, alongside Geely, Farizon, Polestar, and Lotus, following the launch of...

The Tania Dalton Foundation – Succeeding In Sport and Beyond

Established in honour of mentor, mother and champion Silver Fern, Tania Dalton, the Foundation that proudly carries her name seeks to empower young women athletes to thrive, both on and off the field.

Giant Steps – Rebe Healy

New Zealand fashion designer Rebe Healy – the creative talent behind REBE – has the world at her feet. As the inaugural winner of the Giltrap Group Helping Kiwis Fly – Fashion Edition award for emerging design talent, she is as firmly...

NZFW ’25 Totally Alive

New Zealand Fashion Week: Kahuria triumphantly returned to the stages, streets and conversation spaces of Auckland during August. As part of a newly announced long-term partnership with Giltrap Group, the rejuvenated event showcased...

ASB - Runway to returns

How women are stepping into their moment of financial power.

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Kathryn Wilson – Shoe Business

Over the last 20-plus years, Kathryn Wilson has become the preeminent name in New Zealand shoe design; a goal she set for herself as a teenager in South Auckland. But she has been able to mix plenty of fun in with the hard work getting to...

My Little Pub - Happy Hour

Sitting in a My Little Pub with friends enjoying a tipple is as close to the experience of visiting a traditional British Isles watering hole as you’re likely to get – just on a smaller backyard-friendly scale. And they’re handcrafted right...