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Thursday, 23 January 2014

The 42 Traverse is an old logging road across the Tongariro Forest Conservation Area. The number “42” refers to an earlier description of that area as “State Forest 42”.

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News and General

New X5 great off-road

Wednesday, 11 December 2013

BMW coined a new term (as it often does) when it introduced the first BMW X5. Now this SAV has become even more savvy.

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News and General

Quad bikes findings

Wednesday, 20 November 2013

Manufacturers and distributors of quad bikes have welcomed the recommendations made by Coroner Shortland into quad bike safety, says David Crawford, chief executive officer of the Motor Industry...

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Even sportier Sport

Wednesday, 20 November 2013

The Range Rover Sport has been a remarkable success for the Jaguar Land Rover Group since its launch in 2005, and that success would certainly appear to be continuing for the all-new model, which...

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4WD Sports

Ranger to tackle Dakar

Wednesday, 20 November 2013

Taking on the toughest off-road race in the world is no mean feat, but Ford Racing in South Africa has gone all out to produce what is sure to be one of the most competitive vehicles in Dakar Rally...

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News and General

Happy camping

Wednesday, 16 October 2013

Sunny days are here again, and with daylight saving now operating, our thoughts once more turn to holidays, and more particularly, camping. With the costs of holiday increasing every year, camping is...

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News and General

Nissan shows brand-new X-Trail

Wednesday, 18 September 2013

Muscular, modern and packed with technology, the new Nissan X-Trail has made its world debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

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News and General

Get your 4WD in shape for summer

Wednesday, 18 September 2013

We’ve already started the 4WD season here at NZ4WD magazine, and it was clear from our trip to Mt Ruapeho that people have been busy during the winter ensuring their vehicles are in good nick.

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Events

Molesworth Station tours

Wednesday, 18 September 2013

Molesworth Station is New Zealand’s largest high country station, covering almost half a million acres (185,000ha) – and you can access this by taking a Molesworth Tour Company tag-along trip.

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News and General

Belt up – or not?

Thursday, 15 August 2013

Seat belts: optional or essential, asks experienced 4WDer, ex-champion competitor, and trainer, Mark Warren, of Hillseekers 4WD NZ.

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News and General

Are you overweight?

Thursday, 15 August 2013

Do you take everything you can think of when you go off-roading or camping? Do you even think about the GVM – or do you even know what your vehicle’s is? John Oxley reports.

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News and General

Take the bait!

Thursday, 15 August 2013

Picture this: sitting back on the boat yarning with the boys, dropping a line, and you turn to reach for an ice cold beverage -- but low and behold, all of the chilly bin space has been taken up...

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Events

Tough course at HB Show

Thursday, 15 August 2013

The 150th Hawke’s Bay Show announced plans that have ignited the hearts of Land Rover enthusiasts nationwide, to include a purpose-built extreme 4WD course and display of pre-1960s Series I Land...

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News and General

Dune hoons face fines and bans

Wednesday, 17 July 2013

Hoons who have been driving on prohibited land at Woodhill, Auckland, and on the RNZAF weapons range at South Kaipara, face fines and a ban from all recreational activities in the area.

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4WD Sports

Food on the move

Wednesday, 17 July 2013

Quite often when you’re out 4WDing you want something quick and easy to eat, while giving a strong flavour and a meaty lift.

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New and tested 4WDs

New Jeep Grand Cherokee

Wednesday, 17 July 2013

The new Jeep Grand Cherokee, which arrives in New Zealand Jeep dealers this month, completely redefines the premium SUV, delivering customers an unprecedented combination of leading powertrain...

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News and General

Suspension: what you can legally do to it

Wednesday, 17 July 2013

Going off-road makes lots of demands on a 4WD vehicle, but none more than to the suspension, and if you’re going to be doing anything vaguely serious when you go off the beaten track, you’re going to...

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Events

Molesworth High Country tour

Tuesday, 18 June 2013

Get away from it all into the picturesque South Island High Country. Bring your 4WD, your wife, mate or partner, and enjoy a driving holiday to discover Molesworth Station with the Molesworth Tour...

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SumoSprings

Tuesday, 18 June 2013

Motospecs has introduced a revolutionary new product to the New Zealand automotive aftermarket: Drivetech SumoSprings, the world’s first and only load assist “airless airbag” suspension system for...

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News and General

Jeep latest

Tuesday, 21 May 2013

It’s been hard to get any information about what’s happening to Jeep in New Zealand, but finally we’ve got confirmation that the brand is alive and well.

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News and General

Back country cuisine

Tuesday, 21 May 2013

Travelling through New Zealand’s beautiful country areas is great fun – and it can be made even better if you have good food while you’re doing it. And we’re not talking about “food on the run” or...

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News and General

Keeping safe in the great outdoors

Tuesday, 21 May 2013

Your 4WD is jam-packed. You’ve checked the oil, water and tyres as well as your trusty gear. The weather’s going to be great and you’re about to head off into the great outdoors with your mates for...

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News and General

Something for all at Lake Ohau

Tuesday, 21 May 2013

Lake Ohau Station is home to new accommodation called the Lake Ohau Quarters, located on the shores of Lake Ohau, just 50km from Omarama or Twizel. It has replaced the well-known Weatherall Motels,...

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