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Adventure International, Adventure NZ
Sand, Wind and Stars
Monday, 11 August 2014
Seventy years after the Long Range Desert Group's exploits became the very stuff of Boy's Own adventures, a diverse group from Egypt, England, Sweden and the US came together to follow in its tyre...
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4WD Sports
Suspended reanimation
Wednesday, 16 July 2014
Ever driven a go-kart on gravel or ridden your little brother’s Raleigh 20 on a BMX track? Not nice. In traditional off-road 4WD terms, good suspension soaks up the lumps and, perhaps more...
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Events
Not even a briefing
Wednesday, 16 July 2014
A Canterbury fundraiser caught my eye. Annavale, Dalethorpe and Flagpole, all stations I'd been on before. Nice country in the foothills behind Springfield and Whitecliffs and in the Selwyn River...
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4WD Sports
Built to win
Wednesday, 16 July 2014
South Marlborough deer farmer and forester Mike Holmes is a competitive man who likes to win at all costs. When his heavily modified Nissan, itself a winner, was getting too heavy, Mike set out to...
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News and General
Light test photos
Sunday, 22 June 2014
In our July issue we test 12 of the best auxiliary driving lights available in New Zealand. Here are the specifications and features of each product, which we’ve taken from the manufacturers. 
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Events
Mountains, clay and getting lost
Tuesday, 17 June 2014
Ahhh, things just weren’t going well. In the past eight months I had pulled the back end out of the Landy about five times, rebuilt the diff, axles, bearings, seals, brakes (including the master...
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Events
Blindfolds and big holes
Tuesday, 17 June 2014
Running a tag-along or safari is a big commitment that takes a lot of time and effort and it is usually a few who do most of the work. The Whangamata 4x4 Club is a young organisation with only a...
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News and General
Light up
Tuesday, 17 June 2014
There’s more to driving lights than you think. Like there seems to be with most things these days. The technology changes all the time as manufacturers try to find the most efficient and effective...
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New and tested 4WDs
Time to accessorise?
Tuesday, 20 May 2014
You could have a lot of fun buying bits and pieces for your vehicle, but for a new working ute the extra accessories you choose will need to make life a lot easier. Here’s an introductory guide to...
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Events
Magic mountains
Tuesday, 20 May 2014
This first-hand account of a memorable week in stunning Canterbury and Otago high country had us inspired to experience it for ourselves. A good mix of guided and self-guided off-road touring, with...
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New and tested 4WDs
All work and all play
Tuesday, 20 May 2014
What do you get when you cross Mad Max, the General Lee, a ute and a quad?
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WIN a Thermo ENGEL thermoelectric cooler/warmer
Wednesday, 14 May 2014
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News and General
Whoa, Nellie!
Tuesday, 15 April 2014
Marco Scuderi had to have a Jeep. He went to the States and got his hands on this CJ7, a fun, very capable off-road machine with loads of power and true character. Just don’t damage it…
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Events
Thanks for coming
Tuesday, 15 April 2014
This new safari in a hidden part of Waikato offers some memorable driving, history and scenery, all in aid of the local school. Private access to thousands of hectares is no bad thing…
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News and General
Stuck?
Tuesday, 15 April 2014
You know all about it when you don’t have enough recovery gear with you or don’t quite know what you’re doing. It can mean walking away from a stricken vehicle with your tail between your legs – you...
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News and General
Saving fuel
Friday, 14 February 2014
In this day and age there are new products appearing all the time, and as technology advances faster than most 4WDs can go, there is always something new around the corner.
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New and tested 4WDs
Fit for purpose
Tuesday, 18 March 2014
If you’re looking to buy an off-road workhorse but don’t want to upset the bank manager, this new arrival is worth a look. Get it out into the back blocks, quarry or construction site and it will do...
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Events
Waitomo wonderland
Tuesday, 18 March 2014
This year’s Te Awamutu safari saw over 80 vehicles crossing private farms and taking in the unique scenery of the Waitomo area in Waikato. Back-country New Zealand at its best.
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News and General
The bar essentials
Tuesday, 18 March 2014
Exterior protection is more than just a way to keep a vehicle’s panels straight. The right metal in the right place can be the difference between finishing an adventure and limping home early. Here’s...
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News and General
Power trip
Tuesday, 18 February 2014
If you don’t want more power and torque from your vehicle, look away now. If, however, you’d like a bit more grunt behind the grille, a bit more pep to play with, then here’s an introductory look at...
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News and General
Looking for detours
Tuesday, 18 February 2014
Getting out into the quiet back roads of this country is often an inspiring, rewarding experience. Here’s the first instalment of a laid-back, scenic tour of an area with a lot to offer…
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News and General
Once was a write-off
Tuesday, 18 February 2014
What does it take to turn a flooded 1973 Land Rover – purchased for $1,000 – into a competitive winch challenge vehicle? Just ask Boris…
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News and General
The long way home
Tuesday, 18 February 2014
Molesworth Station in the South Island’s Kaikoura Ranges offers wonderful high country scenery from public roads open for only part of the summer. Driving through the country’s biggest farm was a...
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News and General
Kuga start-up
Thursday, 23 January 2014
The Ford Kuga has certainly been well accepted by New Zealand car buyers. John Oxley reports on the entry-level EcoBoost Ambiente.
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Adventure International, Adventure NZ
Rally Tours goes global
Thursday, 23 January 2014
Rally Tours NZ director Greg Paul has just announced the company’s exciting 2014/2015 tour programme, with self-drive 4WD tours to places as diverse as Vladivostok in Russia, Lima in Peru, and Kenya...
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