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News and General
Suzuki considers hybrid Jimny
Monday, 19 August 2024
In a world where off-roading continues to grow in popularity, Suzuki’s Jimny is a cult phenomenon.
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New and tested 4WDs
Driving Toyota’s LC70
Monday, 19 August 2024
It’s as tough as its squared-off profile, brand heritage and 40-year model history suggest. Real tough.
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Events
4x4 Outdoor Expo comes to the south
Friday, 16 August 2024
The 4x4 Outdoor Expo is the only dedicated 4x4 event platform in New Zealand, with the ultimate ambition to bring the 4x4 industry and 4x4 community together.
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Motor Sports
Trials: tough work in the dry
Monday, 22 July 2024
After last year’s washout during the Anniversary weekend floods the Central Zone Club Truck Challenge returned to Sue Butcher’s farm for the Wairarapa Club’s round.
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News and General
Fieldays turns it on
Monday, 22 July 2024
Fieldays is many things to many people. How many people? More than attended the V8 Supercars at Taupo this year. More than attended the Big Boys Toys show back when it was a ‘thing’.
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News and General
A Kei-volution
Monday, 22 July 2024
Kei trucks are a Japanese phenomenon that is sweeping the Western world.
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New and tested 4WDs
KGM Torres EXV tested
Monday, 22 July 2024
This is not our usual stuff. For starters, although it is an SUV, it’s distinctly urban. The first full-electric SUV tested by NZ4WD is an unusual experience.
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News and General
ARB suspension upgrades
Monday, 22 July 2024
For off road enthusiasts and everyday 4WD users, suspension upgrades are a critical aspect of vehicle performance and safety.
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Builds
A rare and special build
Monday, 22 July 2024
It’s not every day a European SUV rumbles through New Zealand’s back blocks and bush tracks, nor is it every day NZ4WD gets to profile one of Stuttgart’s finest.
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News and General
BYD Shark revealed
Monday, 22 July 2024
It’s a slightly urban hybrid ute, the first non-EV from Chinese automaker BYD.
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News and General
Nissan restomod
Monday, 22 July 2024
There aren’t many of these trucks rolling down the byways of New Zealand, nor even in this Nissan’s dry, warm home state of Nevada.
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Adventure NZ
The top of the South Island 
Monday, 22 July 2024
In Part One of this article, we travelled from Picton and discovered the Eastern half of the North of the South Island, leaving you at Marahau, the gateway to the Abel Tasman National Park.
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News and General
A new old Defender
Monday, 22 July 2024
It’s a mixed breed.
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News and General
Tremor: Shaking up the ute market
Monday, 22 July 2024
There’s a strong hint of American DNA in this new addition to Ford’s all-conquering Ranger range.
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News and General
Toyota brings back the Prado
Monday, 22 July 2024
The devout fan club focussed on Toyota’s Land Cruiser Prado can rejoice: the new Prado is (almost) here.
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News and General
Redarc: power management redefined
Tuesday, 18 June 2024
Redarc’s new Manager Alpha is a revolutionary three-way battery charger that redefines mobile power management.
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News and General
Volkswagen Amarok, the perfect choice
Tuesday, 18 June 2024
The Drain Group (TDG) has welcomed twelve Volkswagen Amaroks into the company’s trans-Tasman fleet.
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Products, Video Content
REDARC Manager Alpha
Tuesday, 18 June 2024
Introducing the revolutionary three-way battery charger that redefines mobile power management. 
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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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News and General
Getting stuck in
Monday, 17 June 2024
If you are going to drive off-road, it is inevitable you will eventually become stuck; a fact you can count on.
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Products
8 Tips when buying tyres online
Monday, 17 June 2024
Buying tyres online in New Zealand can be a convenient and cost-effective option for many New Zealanders. While it may seem daunting at first, the process is actually quite simple.
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News and General
Grab a wrench and get into it!
Monday, 17 June 2024
Compared to the average mall crawler, 4WDs that go off-road endure more water, more mud, more dust, more flexing, more stress, and more elevated engine temperatures.
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New and tested 4WDs
Discovery Sport: a design masterclass
Monday, 17 June 2024
Land Rover’s sleek Discovery Sport is updated for 2024 with a more modern luxury interior, latest tech and added functionality. It also stays true to its ten-year heritage.
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News and General
Pajero Sport freshened
Monday, 17 June 2024
Fans of Mitsubishi’s Pajero Sport get a fresh look for 2024, with an all-4WD range.
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Builds
My 4wd: A tough Triton build
Monday, 17 June 2024
He’s been in the dirt forever. Daniel Hill has had a wild career of motorsport and  off-road fun. His latest project, a Triton build, started last year and took five months.
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