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News and General
BYD Shark revealed
Monday, 22 July 2024
It’s a slightly urban hybrid ute, the first non-EV from Chinese automaker BYD.
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News and General
Nissan restomod
Monday, 22 July 2024
There aren’t many of these trucks rolling down the byways of New Zealand, nor even in this Nissan’s dry, warm home state of Nevada.
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Adventure NZ
The top of the South Island 
Monday, 22 July 2024
In Part One of this article, we travelled from Picton and discovered the Eastern half of the North of the South Island, leaving you at Marahau, the gateway to the Abel Tasman National Park.
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News and General
A new old Defender
Monday, 22 July 2024
It’s a mixed breed.
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News and General
Tremor: Shaking up the ute market
Monday, 22 July 2024
There’s a strong hint of American DNA in this new addition to Ford’s all-conquering Ranger range.
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News and General
Toyota brings back the Prado
Monday, 22 July 2024
The devout fan club focussed on Toyota’s Land Cruiser Prado can rejoice: the new Prado is (almost) here.
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News and General
Redarc: power management redefined
Tuesday, 18 June 2024
Redarc’s new Manager Alpha is a revolutionary three-way battery charger that redefines mobile power management.
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News and General
Volkswagen Amarok, the perfect choice
Tuesday, 18 June 2024
The Drain Group (TDG) has welcomed twelve Volkswagen Amaroks into the company’s trans-Tasman fleet.
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Products, Video Content
REDARC Manager Alpha
Tuesday, 18 June 2024
Introducing the revolutionary three-way battery charger that redefines mobile power management. 
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Adventure NZ
The top of the South Island 
Monday, 17 June 2024
The top of the South Island 360° views are beyond words! This is definitely the best view that I have seen from any summit in New Zealand and well worth the detour.
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News and General
Getting stuck in
Monday, 17 June 2024
If you are going to drive off-road, it is inevitable you will eventually become stuck; a fact you can count on.
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Products
8 Tips when buying tyres online
Monday, 17 June 2024
Buying tyres online in New Zealand can be a convenient and cost-effective option for many New Zealanders. While it may seem daunting at first, the process is actually quite simple.
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News and General
Grab a wrench and get into it!
Monday, 17 June 2024
Compared to the average mall crawler, 4WDs that go off-road endure more water, more mud, more dust, more flexing, more stress, and more elevated engine temperatures.
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New and tested 4WDs
Discovery Sport: a design masterclass
Monday, 17 June 2024
Land Rover’s sleek Discovery Sport is updated for 2024 with a more modern luxury interior, latest tech and added functionality. It also stays true to its ten-year heritage.
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News and General
Pajero Sport freshened
Monday, 17 June 2024
Fans of Mitsubishi’s Pajero Sport get a fresh look for 2024, with an all-4WD range.
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Builds
My 4wd: A tough Triton build
Monday, 17 June 2024
He’s been in the dirt forever. Daniel Hill has had a wild career of motorsport and  off-road fun. His latest project, a Triton build, started last year and took five months.
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Products
4WD lights and batteries
Monday, 17 June 2024
Off-road driving and adventuring is one of the incredible benefits of living in a country like New Zealand.
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News and General
Hybrid-only Santa Fe
Monday, 17 June 2024
A new three-model Hyundai Santa Fe range has been confirmed for Australia, and diesel and petrol options have been dumped in favour of hybrid power.
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News and General
GWM launches hybrid Cannon
Monday, 17 June 2024
Confirmed for Australia and imminent for New Zealand is GWM’s new Cannon Alpha, promoted across the Tasman as a lower cost, smaller alternative to the North American “full size pickup”.
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News and General
Atlas: a winter antidote
Monday, 17 June 2024
Winter. Depressing days of horizontal rain. Even in Auckland, temperatures hover around zero in the mornings. But what can shake off the gloom? An extreme all-terrain 4WD, that’s what.
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News and General
T60 to the Max
Monday, 17 June 2024
The LDV T60 has undergone significant lifecycle revisions for 2024 including the addition of multi-link rear suspension, new safety and specification features, new exterior design elements and a ne
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Products
Ute buyer’s guide
Monday, 27 May 2024
NZ4WD June Ute buyers guide tables. All 4x4 Ute models prices and key specs are listed, and they are also searchable by NZ4WD Vehicle online pricelist.
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Products
Yakima adventure gear
Friday, 24 May 2024
Yakima’s story is more of a journey because they’ve never been good at sitting still.
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Products
Maxxis: choose the right tyre
Friday, 24 May 2024
Ask most 4WD drivers how much time spent on/off-road and there’s every chance the answer will be inaccurate.
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Products
Ute accessory guide
Friday, 24 May 2024
More than any nation except America, New Zealand loves 4WD double cab utes. That’s no surprise. Modern utes are a far cry from the bouncy, rattly trucks of last century.
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