• Farewelling the snow deep in the Hopkins Valley
    When I’m away guiding, people often ask me if I get bored driving the same tracks week after week. The simple answer is no. I’m always with a different group of great people, the weather is different...
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  • Toyota Hilux SR5 hybrid tested
    It’s been a while since NZ4WD tested a Hilux, and getting acquainted with the 2024 Hilux was informative. This one came on the back of the very good wide-body Hilux SR5 Cruiser we tested recently....
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  • Jimny auto tested
    That’s it, we’ve wrapped up the four important models in the cult Suzuki Jimny range. And we possibly finish with the one we like the best: three doors, four speed auto. Many people experience a...
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  • Ineos launches the Quartermaster
    We’ve been waiting for this one since we drove the Grenadier. The five-passenger Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster illustrates what people have been saying for years: what’s old is new again.
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  • What the heck is a Jimry?
    This is called the Jimry apparently. A slightly disturbing mash-up of Suzuki’s cult Jimny 4WD and the company’s Every van. Trading on the stunning success of the Jimny, it is a Japanese ‘Kei’ vehicle...
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News and General
Flated offers clever off-road storage
Monday, 11 November 2024

In a world where weekend off-road trips can easily slip into the too-hard-basket after a busy week of hard graft, Flated gear offers a new, easy way to get organised for a weekend adventure.

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News and General
Mazda freshens the BT-50
Monday, 11 November 2024

Mazda has updated its BT-50 4WD diesel ute in the first significant refresh for more than four years.

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Adventure International
Explorer on safari in Africa
Monday, 14 October 2024

Dave McLeod, editor of NZ4WD’s sister publication Company Vehicle, was invited on a memorable trip to Africa driving Ford’s Everest SUV. Here’s what he saw, and did.

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Tech Talk
Tech talk: spots vs lightbars
Monday, 11 November 2024

Exploring the great outdoors doesn’t always stop when the sun goes down. Keen on nighttime off-roading or just requiring extra visibility on dark country roads? Proper lighting is essential.

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News and General
New handheld radios from GME
Monday, 11 November 2024

GME is proud to introduce its newest range of five-Watt handheld UHF CB radios, the TX6165.

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Adventure NZ
A hard drive up the Denniston
Monday, 14 October 2024

Some of my fondest memories as a kid are of camping in the mountains of Northern California with my family.

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Products
Ironman winches
Monday, 11 November 2024

A winch can serve many purposes, not least a form of offroad insurance.

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Adventure NZ
Excellent camping spots for summer fun
Monday, 11 November 2024

It’s that time of year again. Warmer weather, longer days. The outdoors is waiting. Summer holiday plans are being made.
But where to go? What to take along?

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News and General
Waterproofing that 4WD
Monday, 14 October 2024

Winter’s gone, no real need to be thinking about water intrusion, right?

Nope.

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New and tested 4WDs
Suzuki Jimny Five Door - Light, agile and great fun
Thursday, 24 October 2024
Suzuki offers an automatic for all reasons
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New and tested 4WDs
Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R tested
Monday, 14 October 2024
It’s not often NZ4WD gets a fully loaded 4WD to test. Canopies, racks and storage systems are usually left to the aftermarket which means magazines seldom get to try out this important gear.
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New and tested 4WDs
Driving Isuzu’s D-Max X-Terrain
Monday, 16 September 2024
Rain hammered Auckland all Saturday. In the evening, there was lightning and gusty wind. Prospects for a beach drive and photography on the Sunday were not great.
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Adventure NZ
The top of the South Island 
Monday, 17 June 2024
The top of the South Island 360° views are beyond words! This is definitely the best view that I have seen from any summit in New Zealand and well worth the detour.
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Adventure NZ
Photo reconnaissance in glacier country
Thursday, 18 April 2024
Since 4x4Explorer Adventures started back in 2020, we’ve been looking at ways to expand our client base and diversify the business.
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Adventure NZ
Touring the Hopkins River valley
Monday, 18 March 2024
Nestled amidst the rugged beauty of New Zealand’s South Island is the breathtaking Hopkins River Valley, a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a wilderness escape.
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