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The bar essentials
Tuesday, 18 March 2014
Exterior protection is more than just a way to keep a vehicle’s panels straight. The right metal in the right place can be the difference between finishing an adventure and limping home early. Here’s...
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Power trip
Tuesday, 18 February 2014
If you don’t want more power and torque from your vehicle, look away now. If, however, you’d like a bit more grunt behind the grille, a bit more pep to play with, then here’s an introductory look at...
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Looking for detours
Tuesday, 18 February 2014
Getting out into the quiet back roads of this country is often an inspiring, rewarding experience. Here’s the first instalment of a laid-back, scenic tour of an area with a lot to offer…
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Once was a write-off
Tuesday, 18 February 2014
What does it take to turn a flooded 1973 Land Rover – purchased for $1,000 – into a competitive winch challenge vehicle? Just ask Boris…
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The long way home
Tuesday, 18 February 2014
Molesworth Station in the South Island’s Kaikoura Ranges offers wonderful high country scenery from public roads open for only part of the summer. Driving through the country’s biggest farm was a...
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Kuga start-up
Thursday, 23 January 2014
The Ford Kuga has certainly been well accepted by New Zealand car buyers. John Oxley reports on the entry-level EcoBoost Ambiente.
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Adventure International, Adventure NZ
Rally Tours goes global
Thursday, 23 January 2014
Rally Tours NZ director Greg Paul has just announced the company’s exciting 2014/2015 tour programme, with self-drive 4WD tours to places as diverse as Vladivostok in Russia, Lima in Peru, and Kenya...
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Events
Clearing ol’ 42
Thursday, 23 January 2014
The 42 Traverse is an old logging road across the Tongariro Forest Conservation Area. The number “42” refers to an earlier description of that area as “State Forest 42”.
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News and General
New X5 great off-road
Wednesday, 11 December 2013
BMW coined a new term (as it often does) when it introduced the first BMW X5. Now this SAV has become even more savvy.
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News and General
Quad bikes findings
Wednesday, 20 November 2013
Manufacturers and distributors of quad bikes have welcomed the recommendations made by Coroner Shortland into quad bike safety, says David Crawford, chief executive officer of the Motor Industry...
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Even sportier Sport
Wednesday, 20 November 2013
The Range Rover Sport has been a remarkable success for the Jaguar Land Rover Group since its launch in 2005,  and that success would certainly appear to be continuing for the all-new model, which...
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Motor Sports
Ranger to tackle Dakar
Wednesday, 20 November 2013
Taking on the toughest off-road race in the world is no mean feat, but Ford Racing in South Africa has gone all out to produce what is sure to be one of the most competitive vehicles in Dakar Rally...
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Happy camping
Wednesday, 16 October 2013
Sunny days are here again, and with daylight saving now operating, our thoughts once more turn to holidays, and more particularly, camping. With the costs of holiday increasing every year, camping is...
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Nissan shows brand-new X-Trail
Wednesday, 18 September 2013
Muscular, modern and packed with technology, the new Nissan X-Trail has made its world debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
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Get your 4WD in shape for summer
Wednesday, 18 September 2013
We’ve already started the 4WD season here at NZ4WD magazine, and it was clear from our trip to Mt Ruapeho that people have been busy during the winter ensuring their vehicles are in good nick.
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Events
Molesworth Station tours
Wednesday, 18 September 2013
Molesworth Station is New Zealand’s largest high country station, covering almost half a million acres (185,000ha) – and you can access this by taking a Molesworth Tour Company tag-along trip.
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Belt up – or not?
Thursday, 15 August 2013
Seat belts: optional or essential, asks experienced 4WDer, ex-champion competitor, and trainer, Mark Warren, of Hillseekers 4WD NZ.
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News and General
Are you overweight?
Thursday, 15 August 2013
Do you take everything you can think of when you go off-roading or camping? Do you even think about the GVM – or do you even know what your vehicle’s is? John Oxley reports.
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Take the bait!
Thursday, 15 August 2013
Picture this:  sitting back on the boat yarning with the boys, dropping a line, and you turn to reach for an ice cold beverage -- but low and behold, all of the chilly bin space has been taken up...
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Events
Tough course at HB Show
Thursday, 15 August 2013
The 150th Hawke’s Bay Show announced plans that have ignited the hearts of Land Rover enthusiasts nationwide, to include a purpose-built extreme 4WD course and display of pre-1960s Series I Land...
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Dune hoons face fines and bans
Wednesday, 17 July 2013
Hoons who have been driving on prohibited land at Woodhill, Auckland, and on the RNZAF weapons range at South Kaipara, face fines and a ban from all recreational activities in the area. 
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Motor Sports
Food on the move
Wednesday, 17 July 2013
Quite often when you’re out 4WDing you want something quick and easy to eat, while giving a strong flavour and a meaty lift.
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New and tested 4WDs
New Jeep Grand Cherokee
Wednesday, 17 July 2013
The new Jeep Grand Cherokee, which arrives in New Zealand Jeep dealers this month, completely redefines the premium SUV, delivering customers an unprecedented combination of leading powertrain...
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Suspension: what you can legally do to it
Wednesday, 17 July 2013
Going off-road makes lots of demands on a 4WD vehicle, but none more than to the suspension, and if you’re going to be doing anything vaguely serious when you go off the beaten track, you’re going to...
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Events
Molesworth High Country tour
Tuesday, 18 June 2013
Get away from it all into the picturesque South Island High Country. Bring your 4WD, your wife, mate or partner, and enjoy a driving holiday to discover Molesworth Station with the Molesworth Tour...
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