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News and General

Ute buyer’s guide

Monday, 17 October 2022

What’s next for our most-loved vehicles?

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Motor Sports

Rainforest Challenge profile and pictorial

Monday, 17 October 2022

The Rainforest Challenge started way back in the late 1990s in Malaysia.

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News and General

Summer escapes

Monday, 17 October 2022

Wide range of trip opportunities out in real New Zealand.

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New and tested 4WDs

Dual test – Ranger vs Triton

Monday, 17 October 2022

But which horse? Ford Ranger XLT vs Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R Images by Hannah Wilmott

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News and General

Auckland 4x4 – great gear for 4WDs

Monday, 17 October 2022

Long experience in 4WD accessories and systems

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Builds

A mighty ‘70’ build

Monday, 17 October 2022

Here at NZ4WD, we’re not shy about proclaiming undying love and admiration for Toyota’s 70 series. Bluff fronted, flat-screened, cab-on-chassis old school 4WD.

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News and General

Utemaster has the answers

Monday, 17 October 2022

For New Zealanders, utes make a lifestyle statement. Once, they were all about work and it was easy to know what someone did for a living by looking at their ute.

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New and tested 4WDs

Hyundai Tucson takes on the dunes

Monday, 17 October 2022

Technology goes off-road, and Sean has questions. An on-road editor goes off-roading with something he probably shouldn’t.

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News and General

Grenadier arrives in stealth mode

Monday, 17 October 2022

Old school off-roader meets modern driving dynamics

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Motor Sports

Extreme 4WD action

Wednesday, 14 September 2022

Huge crowd, great weather, spectacular action

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Adventure NZ

Easy drive to the white stuff

Wednesday, 14 September 2022

Paul Richards gets out for a look at some classic winter scenery

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Builds

Delica delight off road

Wednesday, 14 September 2022

Hawke’s Bay’s Chris Morris is a hands-on, DIY type of bloke. Loves his fishing, and loves the Kiwi outdoor lifestyle. He has been a “Vanthusiast” forever, and has been progressively modifying his...

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Products

Redarc – charge it right

Wednesday, 14 September 2022

With so many different options available, it’s hard to know exactly what solution is right for a specific setup. Redarc has broken down the three most popular charging solutions to get a 4WD charged...

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New and tested 4WDs

Alltranz – just cool it

Wednesday, 14 September 2022

The automatic transmission is one of the most significant inventions in the automotive industry’s history, making driving much easier and helping with better fuel efficiency.

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Products

Terrain Tamer braking performance

Wednesday, 14 September 2022

Terrain Tamer’s new front brake upgrade kits provide improved brake performance for selected vehicles, combining large 6- and 8-pot caliper designs, Kevlar ceramic brake pads and a larger slotted and...

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News and General

Fieldays is back

Wednesday, 14 September 2022

Fieldays, the Waikato region’s annual agricultural trade show, returns in a temporary new date this year. Due to New Zealand’s continued response to the Covid-19 pandemic, it happens from 30 November...

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News and General

Durango Hellcat

Wednesday, 14 September 2022

Slightly unhinged mega-SUV will crack 180mph!

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News and General

The most exclusive Range Rover ever

Wednesday, 14 September 2022

Literally an odd number: only 17 Carmels will be built.

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News and General

Fuel pain with no gain

Wednesday, 14 September 2022

Kiwis are accustomed to complaining about the amount of tax and excise levied on petrol and diesel, but things got a bit silly in the second quarter of this year.

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4WD Accesories

Once you go MAC you’ll never look back

Thursday, 18 August 2022

Load-rated ‘hard lids’ are fast becoming the preferred tray-covering/securing option for utility owners, with Hamilton-based manufacturer MAC Ute Accessories being one of the key players.

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4WD Accesories

Ali Arc takes the lead

Thursday, 18 August 2022

First bars for the new Ranger Ford has the whole of New Zealand abuzz with the arrival of the new ‘next-gen’ Ranger.

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4WD Accesories

4WD accessories for every taste

Thursday, 18 August 2022

Enhancement and personalisation unlimited The 4WD kit-out and fit-out market is primed to explode.

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Products

Utemaster puts a lid on next-Gen Ranger

Thursday, 18 August 2022

Ute accessory manufacturer Utemaster have just released a range of products for the next-gen 2022 Ford Ranger. New products include the Centurion Canopy-known for its iconic “full width doors” for...

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4WD Accesories