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Adventure International
Outback drive resets the bucket list
Monday, 16 September 2024
After driving 2,700kms in two days to get to Alice Springs for the 2024 Finke Desert Race, Kiwi photographer Mike Peffers and mate Jack Talbot had time to take a more leisurely drive back to Sydney
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New and tested 4WDs
Hilux goes 48V hybrid
Monday, 16 September 2024
It’s our first chance to sample the 2024 Hilux Cruiser, and it impresses.
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News and General
Total RV introduces New Age Caravans
Monday, 16 September 2024
Total RV has teamed up with New Age Caravans owned by the world-famous Walkinshaw Group to New Zealand.
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Adventure International
Beach driving adventure in Australia
Monday, 16 September 2024
Noosa. Blue skies, sunshine, seagulls and sand. The recipe for some off-road beach fun. That’s what Bridgestone laid on for the A/T 002 media experience.
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News and General
Tough new Everest Tremor
Monday, 16 September 2024
Hot on the heels of the Ford Ranger Tremor, Ford Australia has unveiled a Tremor version of the popular Everest SUV.
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News and General
GMC Yukon coming
Monday, 16 September 2024
Following major overhauls of its American-market Acadia and Terrain SUVs, GMC is showing off its 2025 GMC Yukon.
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New and tested 4WDs
RAM Range opens up
Tuesday, 27 August 2024
Big Horn set to win new 4WD pickup enthusiasts
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4WD Sports
A Kiwi at the mighty Finke 
Monday, 19 August 2024
Bucket List: a list of things a person hopes to have or accomplish during their lifetime.
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News and General
Pajero built for all seasons
Monday, 19 August 2024
Mitsubishi’s Pajero has always been a bit of an under rated 4WD, but they are a great base for a strong off-road build.
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New and tested 4WDs
Chev Silverado 2500HD
Monday, 19 August 2024
This is without doubt the biggest 4WD that the magazine has ever tested. Power, payload and towing capability are what Silverado is about.
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News and General
4WD trips and adventures
Monday, 19 August 2024
After nearly 40 years in Europe, 4x4Explorer Adventures owner Richard Soult returned to New Zealand in 2014 and began overlanding around the South Island.
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News and General
Need protection? Get a Tank
Monday, 19 August 2024
The world of protection vehicles is quite different from the one most people inhabit.
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Adventure NZ
4WD anniversary trekking
Monday, 19 August 2024
Regular contributor Kevin Isemonger attended the New Zealand 4WD Association’s annual general meeting and was lucky enough to drive all five trips organised as part of the weekend.
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News and General
The Redarc Manager Alpha
Monday, 19 August 2024
In an era where more people are seeking off-grid exploration and mobile living, a reliable power setup is essential.
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Products
D-Max does it all
Monday, 19 August 2024
Isuzu’s D-Max 4WD utilities are working hard for Kiwis in rural and urban environments.
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Events
4x4 Expo comes to the south
Monday, 19 August 2024
The 4x4 Outdoor Expo is the only dedicated 4x4 event platform in New Zealand, with the ultimate ambition to bring the 4x4 industry and 4x4 community together.
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News and General
Aussie offroad caravan adventure
Monday, 19 August 2024
A trip to the west coast of Australia has been on our bucket list for a few years now. So six months ago we decided to get serious and make it happen!
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News and General
Suzuki considers hybrid Jimny
Monday, 19 August 2024
In a world where off-roading continues to grow in popularity, Suzuki’s Jimny is a cult phenomenon.
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New and tested 4WDs
Driving Toyota’s LC70
Monday, 19 August 2024
It’s as tough as its squared-off profile, brand heritage and 40-year model history suggest. Real tough.
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Events
4x4 Outdoor Expo comes to the south
Friday, 16 August 2024
The 4x4 Outdoor Expo is the only dedicated 4x4 event platform in New Zealand, with the ultimate ambition to bring the 4x4 industry and 4x4 community together.
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4WD Sports
Trials: tough work in the dry
Monday, 22 July 2024
After last year’s washout during the Anniversary weekend floods the Central Zone Club Truck Challenge returned to Sue Butcher’s farm for the Wairarapa Club’s round.
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News and General
Fieldays turns it on
Monday, 22 July 2024
Fieldays is many things to many people. How many people? More than attended the V8 Supercars at Taupo this year. More than attended the Big Boys Toys show back when it was a ‘thing’.
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News and General
A Kei-volution
Monday, 22 July 2024
Kei trucks are a Japanese phenomenon that is sweeping the Western world.
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New and tested 4WDs
KGM Torres EXV tested
Monday, 22 July 2024
This is not our usual stuff. For starters, although it is an SUV, it’s distinctly urban. The first full-electric SUV tested by NZ4WD is an unusual experience.
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News and General
ARB suspension upgrades
Monday, 22 July 2024
For off road enthusiasts and everyday 4WD users, suspension upgrades are a critical aspect of vehicle performance and safety.
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