• Matariki Forestry 4x4 Charity Run
    Hosted by the Whangamata 4WD Club the Matariki Forestry 4x4 Charity run was held over the October 19 -20 weekend. Ashley Lucas was there and filed this report.  It was going to be a tricky challenge...
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  • Toughening up the Prado
    While 4x4Explorer’s Richard Soult was plotting trips in Europe over the winter he had Scott from Opposite Lock in Christchurch prepping his Prado for the coming Kiwi summer.
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  • Hankook Dynapro AT2 (RF11) Tyre Review
    Hi there,  We review the Hankook Dynapro AT2 (RF11) Tyre
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  • Buyer's Guide 2020
    Is there a 4WD SUV (Sport or Suburban Utility Vehicle) in your future? If there isn’t, you will soon be in the minority as these practical, cost-effective vehicles blur the lines that used to exist...
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  • King of the Toy-Haulers
    Week day work warrior and weekend toy hauler? Is one of our top-selling Kiwi utes way better than the others? Or are they much of a much-ness? We rustled up three of the best and took a day off ‘work...
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Your4s comp winner
Thursday, 16 January 2020

NZ4WD reader wins with Kumho

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Holden walks the talk with towing
Thursday, 16 January 2020

Rightio then, let’s start with the BIG news first.

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Home thoughts from abroad
Wednesday, 11 December 2019

Kiwi Aaron Rich took up serious 4WDing while on his OE in the UK. On his return home, therefore, he was able to see his homeland and its myriad off-road attractions, through fresh eyes.

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Sound better, go faster, for longer
Thursday, 16 January 2020

 There are some impressive gains to be had from ECU tuning as Sean Willmot discovered when he paid a visit to NZ Performance Tuning.

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New Rola Low Mounts add style and practicality
Wednesday, 11 December 2019

A Titan Tray from Rola adds significantly more carrying capacity to any vehicle, especially for off-road adventures, but at other times you don’t need the extra visual impact, weight or windage.

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Why Airbag Assist Suspension? 
Thursday, 14 November 2019

Boss Air Suspension Airbags are designed to assist your factory suspension. They can be adjusted by increasing or decreasing the air pressure.  

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Iconic Kiwi Hilux back to its best
Thursday, 16 January 2020

Winch trucks lead a hard life. Fortunately one of New Zealand’s most well-travelled originals has been given a second lease on life. Daniel Richardson has the story.

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Destination Kel Suu, Kyrgyzstan
Thursday, 16 January 2020

The extremes – in terms of altitude, topography and climate – in Kyrgyzstan are incredible. All the better for a 4WD adventure, reckons Kiwi Overlander Aaron Rich.

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Ultimate 4WD brake upgrade kit released by Bendix
Wednesday, 11 December 2019

Bendix Brakes has launched what is aptly named the ‘Ultimate 4WD Brake Upgrade Kit’ for 4WDs.

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Products
ARB has your JL Jeep Wrangler options covered
Tuesday, 01 October 2019
Just taken delivery of your long-awaited and much anticipated the Jeep Wrangler JL and feel an immediate need to toughen it up with some choice aftermarket suspension, bar and interior upgrades.
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Products
Holden Colorado? Tough Dog can help
Tuesday, 01 October 2019
As you can read elsewhere in the mag this month, Holden’s Colorado is a great place to start a ‘tough truck’ journey.
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Products
Crankcase Filter System from Ryco
Tuesday, 01 October 2019
Who doesn’t love the power, performance, freedom and adventure you get from your 4WD, SUV or dual cab utility vehicle? The freedom, power and off-road capability these vehicles offer is second to...
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Video Content
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 - Video Road Report
Wednesday, 30 October 2019
It’s fair to say Michelin knows something about tyres, given the company’s 139 years of developing and producing them.
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Video Content
Tough Dog Foam Cell
Friday, 19 July 2019
Check out how heavy duty Tough Dog Foam Cell shocks are made. Made Tough for all Tuff Trucks, Utes and 4WDs
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Video Content
SUV Tyre Video Review - Grabber GT
Tuesday, 13 November 2018
We video review a newly released tyre from General Tire, the Grabber GT which is now available in New Zealand.
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