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Weekend drive
Collecting the K-Pod camper
Tuesday, 15 November 2022
After eight months of waiting my K-Pod teardrop-style camper was finally ready to collect from the manufacturer in Tauranga.  Our plan was for a two-day trip up to Tauranga then a four-day trip bac
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Adventure NZ
A wintery South Island adventure
Tuesday, 15 November 2022
Steve Kirk-Burnnand battles flood damage and snow in an epic South Island adventure
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Products
Just cool it
Friday, 11 November 2022
Transmissions love their coolers, The automatic transmission is one of the most significant inventions in the automotive industry’s history, making driving much easier and helping with better fuel...
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News and General
The Main Event
Monday, 24 October 2022
We have more pages for our SUV Buyer’s Guide this year and that’s despite production slowdowns, superconducting chip material shortages, Covid and shipping issues, which proves conclusively that a:
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Products
Explore new possibilities with Goodyear’s SUV tyre range
Monday, 24 October 2022
Goodyear is always at the forefront of innovation, dedicated to offering superior tyres developed with our consumers’ needs at the core.
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Products
Essential products for the versatile SUV
Monday, 24 October 2022
At this point in a magazine of this nature, it would be fair to expect some commentary regarding incidental products and accessories which enhance the usefulness of the SUV you have chosen.
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New and tested 4WDs
In search of the blue-gray crow
Monday, 24 October 2022
Isuzu MU-X – out and about in filthy weather  
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New and tested 4WDs
Karoq and roll is King
Monday, 24 October 2022
As the man said, “Who doesn’t like a little bit of ELO (Electric Light Orchestra)?” and the song title from that fabulous band sums up the new generation Karoq SUV from Skoda very well.
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New and tested 4WDs
Taking to the trees with a Tucson
Monday, 24 October 2022
Sean gets back to nature with Hyundai’s Tucson hybrid.  
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New and tested 4WDs
Exploring the back roads with a RAV4
Monday, 24 October 2022
With hybrid power and AWD, the RAV4 handles highways and byways with aplomb.
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News and General
All new arrival from France
Monday, 24 October 2022
The Arkana is an all-new vehicle for Renault and something new and fresh for what some suggest is an already crowded segment.
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New and tested 4WDs
Exploring the Far North and beyond in a Suzuki S-Cross
Monday, 24 October 2022
Suzuki has re-engineered the S-Cross for the young-at-heart market but has kept the model’s mature sophistication.
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News and General
Ute buyer’s guide
Monday, 17 October 2022
What’s next for our most-loved vehicles?  
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Motor Sports
Rainforest Challenge profile and pictorial
Monday, 17 October 2022
The Rainforest Challenge started way back in the late 1990s in Malaysia.
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News and General
Summer escapes
Monday, 17 October 2022
Wide range of trip opportunities out in real New Zealand.
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New and tested 4WDs
Dual test – Ranger vs Triton
Monday, 17 October 2022
But which horse? Ford Ranger XLT vs Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R Images by Hannah Wilmott
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News and General
Auckland 4x4 – great gear for 4WDs
Monday, 17 October 2022
Long experience in 4WD accessories and systems  
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Builds
A mighty ‘70’ build
Monday, 17 October 2022
Here at NZ4WD, we’re not shy about proclaiming undying love and admiration for Toyota’s 70 series. Bluff fronted, flat-screened, cab-on-chassis old school 4WD.
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News and General
Utemaster has the answers
Monday, 17 October 2022
For New Zealanders, utes make a lifestyle statement. Once, they were all about work and it was easy to know what someone did for a living by looking at their ute.
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New and tested 4WDs
Hyundai Tucson takes on the dunes
Monday, 17 October 2022
Technology goes off-road, and Sean has questions. An on-road editor goes off-roading with something he probably shouldn’t.  
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News and General
Grenadier arrives in stealth mode
Monday, 17 October 2022
Old school off-roader meets modern driving dynamics  
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Motor Sports
Extreme 4WD action
Wednesday, 14 September 2022
Huge crowd, great weather, spectacular action
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Adventure NZ
Easy drive to the white stuff
Wednesday, 14 September 2022
Paul Richards gets out for a look at some classic winter scenery
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Builds
Delica delight off road
Wednesday, 14 September 2022
Hawke’s Bay’s Chris Morris is a hands-on, DIY type of bloke. Loves his fishing, and loves the Kiwi outdoor lifestyle. He has been a “Vanthusiast” forever, and has been progressively modifying his...
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Products
Redarc – charge it right
Wednesday, 14 September 2022
With so many different options available, it’s hard to know exactly what solution is right for a specific setup. Redarc has broken down the three most popular charging solutions to get a 4WD charged...
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