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Adventure NZ
Poutu Lighthouse Weekend
Poutu Lighthouse Weekend
Tuesday, 20 July 2021
Close to Home correspondent Richard Soult of 4x4Explorer.co.nz certainly gets around; last month he reported from the headwaters of the Rakaia River in the heart of the South Island, th
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Events
Covid-19 changes focus of Fieldays
Tuesday, 20 July 2021
Despite major players like Toyota and Mitsubishi deciding to sit out Fieldays this year, there was still plenty for the 4WD fan to see and do.
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Tech Talk
An ‘Ediot’s guide to towing with your 4x4
An ediot’s guide to towing with your 4WD
Tuesday, 20 July 2021
OK, as most of you will be aware there are ‘Idiot’s Guides’ published on virtually every subject known to man. This, however, isn’t one of those.
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New and tested 4WDs
NZ4WD August 2021
There can be only one... Toyota Highlander
Tuesday, 20 July 2021
Well, that was the original plan…
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4WD Accesories
NZ4WD August 2021
Total Rope Worx
Tuesday, 20 July 2021
Total Rope Worx NZ Ltd (www.ropesupplies.nz) is your one-stop-shop for all your 4x4 rope and/or recovery requirements.
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4WD Accesories
Protect Ute Seats with Tradies Covers
Tuesday, 20 July 2021
Protecting the seats on a hard-working ute or SUV has never been easier with the latest range of Tradies seat covers now available in New Zealand.
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Products
NZ4WD August 2021
Stop the lag with HULK Professional Series
Tuesday, 20 July 2021
HULK Professional Series has launched its latest product to enhance a vehicle’s driving performance – Quick Response Electric Throttle Controllers, available through HULK 4X4 distributors nationwid
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News and General
Toyota disappointed in misinformation around electric utes
Tuesday, 20 July 2021
Toyota New Zealand confirmed to NZ4WD magazine late last month that it has no plans to bring in an electric Hilux any time soon. 
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Video Content
Maxxis AT811 Razr AT Tyre - Video Road Report
Thursday, 15 July 2021
NZ4WD reviews the Maxxis AT811 Razr AT tyre
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Land-Cruiser 80s series gets raptored
Tuesday, 22 June 2021
The boys from 4WD 24/7 show us how easy, and affordable it is to give an old 80s series Land-Cruiser a tough new look with RAPTOR.
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Motor Sports
Biggs and Thomsen on top again at HB final
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
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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