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‘Grandad’s Hilux’ good as new again
‘Grandad’s Hilux’ good as new again
Wednesday, 15 February 2017
It was the ultimate accolade for Toyota New Zealand when a competition seeking much-loved...
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New and tested 4WDs
Holiday-Time Escape
Thursday, 26 January 2017
The Ford Escape joins Ford’s SUV line-up this month, with five-star safety, excellent...
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New and tested 4WDs
Ford Edges towards future
Thursday, 26 January 2017
Ford has a whole new game plan to counter a perception that it’s become a...
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Events
The 4WDs of SEMA
Thursday, 19 January 2017
My knees are screaming after 14-hours of hiking a day, my feet are numb, but I...
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New and tested 4WDs
New and improved
Wednesday, 18 January 2017
Satisfied existing owners might have grumbled into their ‘milk-and-two-sugars’ Nescafe...
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Weekend drive
How the west was won
Wednesday, 18 January 2017
Westport was our starting point with the trip leader none other than Mr Scotty...
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Events
Landslip 4x4 Rally
Wednesday, 18 January 2017
On November 12 last year I went along to the Southern Trail Blazers 4WD Club’s...
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4WD Accesories
The power of two
Wednesday, 18 January 2017
Imagine a humble run-of-the-mill turbo-diesel ute with the power, torque and...
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Events, Motor Sports
For 2016 the Manukau Winch Challenge was held a little later in the year  
Challenge accepted
Wednesday, 18 January 2017
For 2016 the Manukau Winch Challenge was held a little later in the year and this allowed...
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4WD Accesories
M-B G-Pro is go!
M-B G-Pro is go!
Wednesday, 18 January 2017
Built at the same facility as the iconic G-Class off-roader, and leveraging the decades...
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New and tested 4WDs
NZ4WD Annual & Buyer’s Guide
NZ4WD Annual & Buyer’s Guide
Wednesday, 07 December 2016
Is there an SUV (Sport or Suburban Utility Vehicle) in your future?...
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Adventure International, Adventure NZ
Favourite 4WD trips – Murray Taylor
Favourite 4WD trips – Murray Taylor
Wednesday, 07 December 2016
Questions. The Editor of this fine journal is full of them. For instance...
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4WD Accesories
Accessories & Parts
Accessories & Parts
Wednesday, 07 December 2016
You only have to check the undersides of  vehicles on Great Barrier or Stewart Island to see the...
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New and tested 4WDs
Four flavours of 4WD
Four flavours of 4WD
Wednesday, 07 December 2016
Each year the team here at NZ4WD magazine (OK, me, Editor Ross MacKay!) strives to...
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News and General
NZ4WD 4WD of the Year
Commercial realities
Wednesday, 07 December 2016
It’s always nice to be ahead of the bell curve of public opinion. But even here at NZ4WD magazine...
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Video Content
Video road report - 2016 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
Video road report - 2016 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
Wednesday, 16 November 2016
In our latest video Damien O’Carroll takes a look at the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport – and concludes...
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Events
New champion Mike Fraser
Fraser spearheads northern trifecta at Twizel
Wednesday, 16 November 2016
North Shore, Auckland, offroader Mike Fraser is the new national champion, taking the title in...
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Events
Done and dusted - Mainland Superwinch Challenge Rnd 6 (Final)
Done and dusted - Mainland Superwinch Challenge Rnd 6 (Final)
Wednesday, 16 November 2016
Dunedin is a great venue with clubrooms complete with a huge bunk room, kitchen and showers...
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Adventure International, Adventure NZ
Magadan on the menu
Magadan on the menu
Wednesday, 16 November 2016
New Zealand Self Drive Tour operator Overland Journeys have just completed another season of...
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Adventure NZ
Like Scotland on steroids
Like Scotland on steroids
Wednesday, 16 November 2016
The idea was simple. Go to New Zealand, get a truck and travel around living inside it...
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New and tested 4WDs
Big plans for RHD RAMS
Big plans for RHD RAMS
Wednesday, 16 November 2016
American truck and commercial vehicle maker RAM is set to become a lot more visible in...
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New and tested 4WDs
Mercedes-Benz reveals new ute
Mercedes-Benz reveals new ute
Wednesday, 16 November 2016
Mercedes-Benz Vans has finally made it official, the German manufacturer IS bringing a...
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Events
Youth and experience
Youth and experience
Wednesday, 16 November 2016
We had some new competitors and the return of an old regular (Neville) at the second round...
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Events
Central Zone Club Truck Challenge
Central Zone Club Truck Challenge Rnd 1
Thursday, 20 October 2016
The club has used the site at Wainuioru south-east of Masterton for the last few years and because...
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4WD Accesories
Rooftop Tent
Up on the roof
Thursday, 20 October 2016
An option gaining more and more traction here with each summer camping and/or touring season is...
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