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Weekend drive
South Island Explore - Part 4 The Rainbow-Molesworth Loop
Tuesday, 22 June 2021
Our plan was to travel from Reefton to Hanmer Springs via the Rainbow track, have a rest day at Hanmer Springs, then take the Molesworth track, with a final night at Marfells Beach south of Blenhei
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Adventure International
A Kiwi in Outback Australia
A Kiwi in Outback Australia
Tuesday, 22 June 2021
Given the similarities between the two countries and their peoples, how hard, wagered Cantabrian Merv Moodie,
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Adventure International
The 'Oxford in NZ' files - getting here
The 'Oxford in NZ' files - getting here
Tuesday, 22 June 2021
The story of how Oxford, arguably now the world’s most written about and photographed Series 1 Land Rover, was found, repatriated then dispatched around the world for marque faithful to use and enj
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Adventure NZ
Mathias and Rakaia River weekend
Mathias and Rakaia River weekend
Tuesday, 22 June 2021
With a new house to settle into and a container to unpack, 4x4Explorer Richard Soult was all set to stay very ‘Close to Home’ of a weekend in late May...
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Adventure NZ
Project $12K Jeep Cherokee - maintenance and repairs update
Project $12K Jeep Cherokee - maintenance and repairs update
Tuesday, 22 June 2021
Owning an older vehicle often means more regular maintenance issues, especially one that is over 25 years old, and Project 12K is no different. Custodian Ashley Lucas explains.
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Tech Talk
Tips for safer towing - part 2
Tuesday, 22 June 2021
It seems we struck a bit of a chord with what was supposed to be a one-off ‘Tips for Safer Towing’ feature last month.
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Adventure NZ
New NZ-made diesel tent heater
Tuesday, 22 June 2021
Unlike a lot of Kiwis, I really feel the cold, and as I get older, I am enjoying less and less the prospect of climbing into a cold tent and sleeping bag at the end of a hard day’s driving.
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4WD Accesories
Big gains from Narva’s next-gen led driving lights
Tuesday, 22 June 2021
After revolutionising the Australasian LED driving light market four years ago with the Ultima 215, key market player Narva is leading the way again with an updated model that delivers 30 percent m
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Products
Pre-emptive battery testing
Tuesday, 22 June 2021
Before heading out on your next off-road adventure, take the time to check your battery and avoid becoming one of New Zealand’s breakdown statistics this winter.
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4WD Accesories
Power to the People
Tuesday, 22 June 2021
Why a dual battery system is a good investment for your 4WD
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New and tested 4WDs
Special Delivery: So just how special is this Jimny?
Tuesday, 22 June 2021
A special edition is always a great way to get some extra kit with a new vehicle and save some money into the bargain – with the proviso that the kit is useful for you.
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Motor Sports
Biggs bros finish one-two at Round 4 punisher in the Manawatu
Tuesday, 25 May 2021
The second half of the season kicked off near Feilding in mid-March with the Manawatu 4WD Club hosting the hardest and most challenging round this season yet!
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Motor Sports
The 'Joker' Round
Tuesday, 25 May 2021
Excitement was high at Colyton (near Feilding) on Sunday April 18 as several keen competitors rejoined the Club Truck Challenge (CTC) when everybody’s calendar opened up with a free weekend
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Weekend drive
Reefton NZ4WD
South Island Explore Part 3 Reefton
Tuesday, 25 May 2021
After initially basing themselves in Westport, David Coxon (and co!) decided to mosey on down to Reefton next.
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Products
How foam cell shock absorbers are made
Tuesday, 25 May 2021
Foam cell shock absorbers help to reduce shock fade by keeping nitrogen gas and oil found inside the shock separate.
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Products
Introducing Monster 4wd
Tuesday, 25 May 2021
If you’ve never heard of Monster 4WD, let us tell you who we are.
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Builds
Suzuki Jimney
Suzuki Jimny Kit-out
Tuesday, 25 May 2021
Just when we were looking out for a standout aftermarket-modded 4WD for our June issue Products & Accessory Kit-Out feature a couple of pics of this stunning new Suzuki Jimny build popp
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New and tested 4WDs
Buyers Guide 2021
Tuesday, 25 May 2021
The old saying that ‘the more things change, the more they stay the same’ suits NZ’s booming utility market sector at the months.
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Products
Weekends just got better
Tuesday, 25 May 2021
Nothing beats heading off the beaten track for a weekend away. And if you want to transform your ute into a comfortable place to sleep, a Roof Top Tent is the best way to do it.
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Products
MAC Ute Accessories – popular with Kiwis
Tuesday, 25 May 2021
With the heaviest duty hardlid available on the NZ market, Hamilton company Mac Ute Accessories’ MAC300 300kg load-rated lid stands out as a clear favourite for a lot of Kiwi ute owners.
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Products
Join Yakima on its journey
Tuesday, 25 May 2021
Yakima’s story is more of a journey, because they’ve never been good at sitting still. After all, they don’t have wild sides; they have wild souls.
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Products
Maximum quality, locally made
Tuesday, 25 May 2021
You may have heard murmurs about a new player in the automotive accessories market. Well, we can confirm that the rumours were true!
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New and tested 4WDs
What price your new ute?
Tuesday, 25 May 2021
As demand for contemporary turbo-diesel, double-cab utes continues to defy gravity, what price does, er, final retail price have on the one you eventually buy?
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News and General
Land Rover Defender named 2021 World Car Design of the Year
Tuesday, 25 May 2021
Land Rover’s all-new Defender has been named 2021 World Car Design of the Year at the annual World Car Awards.
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Adventure NZ
Up Eyre Creek
Tuesday, 25 May 2021
It was a case of ‘third time’s the charm’ for 4x4Explorer’s Richard Soult on his latest attempt to find out what lies behind Shepherds Creek hut, in the Eyre Creek area west of Athol in Nor
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