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Monday, 20 April 2015

Once stuck don’t spin the wheels as this will only dig you deeper. Get out and assess the situation as a little spade work taking off a knob or making a ‘track’ for the wheels...

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The best of ‘The Bay

Monday, 20 April 2015

The Hereworth 4WD Treks are biennial (every two years) fundraisers for the Hereworth School in Havelock North and alternate between coastal and inland Hawke’s Bay.

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The Ultimate Kiwi Land Cruiser

Monday, 20 April 2015

Being a famer, contractor or tradesman has its advantages…like being able to justify the purchase ‘for work’ of one of Toyota’s iconic 79-Series Land Cruisers.

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New tougher, smarter Ford Ranger

Monday, 20 April 2015

Evolution rather than revolution was the underlying theme when Ford unveiled its upgraded Ranger ute at the Bangkok International Motor Show on March 23.

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National 4x4 Trials Rd 4

Wednesday, 18 March 2015

The weather was great, a little chill in the air first up but it rolled into a cracker day. If you stood in the right place there was even a chance of a mud pack, as one of the volunteer marshals...

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Locking differentials explained

Wednesday, 18 March 2015

There’s an art to getting grip off-road. But there’s plenty of science as well.

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New and tested 4WDs

One tough truck

Wednesday, 18 March 2015

Andrew Satherley, or Sav as he is more commonly known, has been around motorsport from an early age competing in...

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New and tested 4WDs

Small wonder

Wednesday, 18 March 2015

The Renegade is the new baby of the Jeep family and is based on the same “Small US Wide 4X4” platform as the new Fiat 500X SUV that it is built alongside in Italy.

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Motu Safari

Wednesday, 18 March 2015

The Motu Safari is the work of Paul and Shelley Cornwall from the Motu School.

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Edendale Crank Up

Wednesday, 18 March 2015

Edendale (pop 570) is a village which straddles State Highway 1 half way between Invercargill and Gore. For 363 days of the years it is best known as the home of one of dairy giant Fonterra’s largest...

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Protecting your assets

Wednesday, 18 February 2015

While some people look at accessories just for their styling and ‘cool’ factor most are fitted because they have a purpose to fulfil.

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Great Aussie 4WD Adventure Pt 3

Wednesday, 18 February 2015

After some much-needed repairs to the camper and a service for the FJ it was time to tackle one of Australia’s more famous outback adventures, the Gibb River Road, an old cattle route that runs...

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South by south-east

Wednesday, 18 February 2015

The main safety briefing was given by the Wairarapa 4WD Club, who were providing the 4WD support for the day, and this was followed by acknowledgements from Masterton South Rotary Fundraising.

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Testing times in the south

Wednesday, 18 February 2015

If we are being absolutely truthful with ourselves, New Zealand is a very small player in the world of 4WDs and off-road tyres.

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Hawk amongst the doves

Wednesday, 18 February 2015

All new Cherokee models – and this is what has some hardened 4WDists turning up their noses – are built on the Fiat Chrysler group’s ‘Fiat Compact Platform (FCP for short), the same common traverse...

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Power to the people

Wednesday, 21 January 2015

It’s the engine note that does it. Even the most mild-mannered modern engine has its own distinctive sound.

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The High Road

Wednesday, 21 January 2015

For a number of years I have been visiting Takapari Rd, out of Ashhurst, to get some photos of the sub-alpine scenery and expansive views from the top of the Ruahine Ranges.

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Great Aussie 4WD Adventure part 2

Wednesday, 21 January 2015

With the Nullarbor behind us it was time to head north to visit Australia’s largest open pit goldmine in the frontier town of Kalgoorlie.

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Done & dusted

Wednesday, 21 January 2015

Second-generation off-road racer Owen Chang claimed the 2014 national championship at his home round at West Melton in November last year.

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The Ultimate Challenge

Wednesday, 21 January 2015

NZ1 Winch Challenge 2014 was hosted by 4x4 Events in Christchurch over three days starting Friday night 14th November 2014. During the week before the event venues and times had to be changed due to...

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Welcome to the NZ4WD 2015 Buyer’s Guide

Thursday, 11 December 2014

Previously this section of the Annual was dedicated to providing you with the specification of all 4WDs on sale in New Zealand, but this year we have decided to change it around a bit.

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Destinations & Journeys

Thursday, 11 December 2014

The mighty Molesworth Station is home to two of New Zealand’s best true back-country roads. Ashley Lucas explains their appeal.

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Four Wheel Drive of the Year

Thursday, 11 December 2014

You could call it ‘The Year of The Ute,’ the year – 2014 – when the battle for the hearts and minds of the country’s cockies and tradies went mainstream.

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