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Biggs and Thomsen on top again at HB final

Tuesday, 22 June 2021

The National Final of the 2020/2021 NZ 4x4 Trials Championship was held over ANZAC weekend by the Hawke’s Bay 4WD Club, at Argyll in Central Hawke’s Bay.

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Motor Sports

You've just got to send it!

Tuesday, 22 June 2021

The final round of the 2021 CZ Club Truck Challenge (CTC) drew a bumper group of competitors back to the Hintzs’ farm near Taihape in May. Andree Gee has the story.

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Motor Sports

A day of extremes - All the action from the 2021 Suzuki Extreme Challenge Part 1

A day of extremes - all the action from the 2021 Suzuki Extreme 4x4 Challenge Part 1

Tuesday, 22 June 2021

The Suzuki Extreme 4x4 Challenge is certainly one of the most entertaining motorsport events in New Zealand, if not Australasia.

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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

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

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

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

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

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 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