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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
Click here to be in the draw to win a Thermo ENGEL thermoelectric cooler/warmer
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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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Events
Clearing ol’ 42
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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Motor 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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