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National 4x4 Trials Rd 4
Wednesday, 18 March 2015
The weather was great, a little chill in the air first up but it rolled into a cracker day. If you stood in the right place there was even a chance of a mud pack, as one of the volunteer marshals...
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Events
Locking differentials explained
Wednesday, 18 March 2015
There’s an art to getting grip off-road. But there’s plenty of science as well.
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New and tested 4WDs
One tough truck
Wednesday, 18 March 2015
Andrew Satherley, or Sav as he is more commonly known, has been around motorsport from an early age competing in... 
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New and tested 4WDs
Small wonder
Wednesday, 18 March 2015
The Renegade is the new baby of the Jeep family and is based on the same “Small US Wide 4X4” platform as the new Fiat 500X SUV that it is built alongside in Italy.
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Events
Motu Safari
Wednesday, 18 March 2015
The Motu Safari is the work of Paul and Shelley Cornwall from the Motu School.
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Events
Edendale Crank Up
Wednesday, 18 March 2015
Edendale (pop 570) is a village which straddles State Highway 1 half way between Invercargill and Gore. For 363 days of the years it is best known as the home of one of dairy giant Fonterra’s largest...
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News and General
Protecting your assets
Wednesday, 18 February 2015
While some people look at accessories just for their styling and ‘cool’ factor most are fitted because they have a purpose to fulfil.
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News and General
Great Aussie 4WD Adventure Pt 3
Wednesday, 18 February 2015
After some much-needed repairs to the camper and a service for the FJ it was time to tackle one of Australia’s more famous outback adventures, the Gibb River Road, an old cattle route that runs...
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News and General
South by south-east
Wednesday, 18 February 2015
The main safety briefing was given by the Wairarapa 4WD Club, who were providing the 4WD support for the day, and this was followed by acknowledgements from Masterton South Rotary Fundraising.
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News and General
Testing times in the south
Wednesday, 18 February 2015
If we are being absolutely truthful with ourselves, New Zealand is a very small player in the world of 4WDs and off-road tyres. 
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New and tested 4WDs
Hawk amongst the doves
Wednesday, 18 February 2015
All new Cherokee models – and this is what has some hardened 4WDists turning up their noses – are built on the Fiat Chrysler group’s ‘Fiat Compact Platform (FCP for short), the same common traverse...
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Power to the people
Wednesday, 21 January 2015
It’s the engine note that does it. Even the most mild-mannered modern engine has its own distinctive sound. 
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News and General
The High Road
Wednesday, 21 January 2015
For a number of years I have been visiting Takapari Rd, out of Ashhurst, to get some photos of the sub-alpine scenery and expansive views from the top of the Ruahine Ranges. 
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News and General
Great Aussie 4WD Adventure part 2
Wednesday, 21 January 2015
With the Nullarbor behind us it was time to head north to visit Australia’s largest open pit goldmine in the frontier town of Kalgoorlie. 
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Events
Done & dusted
Wednesday, 21 January 2015
Second-generation off-road racer Owen Chang claimed the 2014 national championship at his home round at West Melton in November last year. 
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Events
The Ultimate Challenge
Wednesday, 21 January 2015
NZ1 Winch Challenge 2014 was hosted by 4x4 Events in Christchurch over three days starting Friday night 14th November 2014. During the week before the event venues and times had to be changed due to...
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News and General
Welcome to the NZ4WD 2015 Buyer’s Guide
Thursday, 11 December 2014
Previously this section of the Annual was dedicated to providing you with the specification of all 4WDs on sale in New Zealand, but this year we have decided to change it around a bit.
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News and General
Destinations & Journeys
Thursday, 11 December 2014
The mighty Molesworth Station is home to two of New Zealand’s best true back-country roads. Ashley Lucas explains their appeal.
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News and General
Four Wheel Drive of the Year
Thursday, 11 December 2014
You could call it ‘The Year of The Ute,’ the year – 2014 – when the battle for the hearts and minds of the country’s cockies and tradies went mainstream.
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Events
2up Winch Adaptor
Wednesday, 12 November 2014
Kiwi ingenuity is alive and well. Auckland man Craig Brassey’s 2up Winch Adaptor is proof.
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Motor Sports
Our Great Aussie 4WD Adventure Pt 1
Wednesday, 12 November 2014
Keen to return home to live after their careers took them to Australia, Kiwi pair Gary and...
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Motor Sports, Events
Final fling
Wednesday, 12 November 2014
After a run lasting some 29 years this year’s Australasian Safari event in Western Australia was the last. The reason is that this  group of 127 competitors are likely to be the last entrants to race...
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Serious Fun
Wednesday, 15 October 2014
A revolution is brewing in the off-road recreation and racing worlds. Leading the charge is the RZR XP 1000 EPS UTV from Polaris
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The great Kiwi camping holiday
Wednesday, 15 October 2014
Camping is a right of passage for most Kiwis, with most of us having a favourite spot. As owners and keen users of 4WDs we’re in a better position than most to find and/or return to that special spot...
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4WD Winches 101
Wednesday, 15 October 2014
A month wouldn’t go by without a letter to the editor of this magazine, or a question to one of the staffers or contributors out in the field. “I need a winch. What’s the best one to buy……..? Usually...
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