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Wednesday, 15 August 2018

With such an overwhelmingly positive response to the original one-off Holden Colorado Xtreme showcar when it appeared at Fieldays in 2016 it was obviously only a matter of time before GM’s local arm...

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Adventure International

I’ve got a truck, a route and a week. Pt 1

Wednesday, 15 August 2018

Using my 2005 Range Rover, nick named, by my mates, the “Drive-By”, I wanted to explore the French and Italian Alps.

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Adventure NZ

Glacier Challenge

Wednesday, 15 August 2018

Getting to and from Macaulay Hut is one of Close to Home contributor Richard Soult’s favourite overland trips...

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New and tested 4WDs

SportsCat a good start

Wednesday, 15 August 2018

Like Holden, Aussie tuning house HSV (Holden Special Vehicles) has had to re-invent itself.

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News and General

Solar Shower sorted

Wednesday, 15 August 2018

Since my partner, Andrea, started joining me on my 4x4 Explorer adventures, I’ve had a renewed interest in making the truck as comfortable as possible for extended 4x4 Expeditions.

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Events

Where the muddy heck were ya?

Thursday, 12 July 2018

With the Woodhill 100 cancelled due to storm damage the final round of this year’s ORANZ northern series was held on a sodden Sunday June 03 on the Makarau short track just up the road.

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Events

First up, best dressed

Thursday, 12 July 2018

The Marlborough 4WD Club hosted the opening round of this year’s Mainland Superwinch Challenge at Maruia over Queen’s Birthday weekend...

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Weekend drive

Any day’s a good day in a 4WD

Thursday, 12 July 2018

A cold, wet day is no excuse not to get out and explore the country...

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News and General

New Tri-Fold Hard Cover by Airplex.

Thursday, 12 July 2018

Traditionally similar folding covers are made of vinyl and although they are ‘lockable’, they are not very secure as they can easily be ripped or cut open.

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4WD Accesories

How a Foam Cell Shock is made

Thursday, 12 July 2018

Anyone who’s spent time out in the bush knows that the reliability of the gear you choose to put your faith in is paramount to both safety, and having a good time.

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Adventure International

In the land of Land Cruisers

Thursday, 12 July 2018

Bolivia is the poorest country in the whole South America. But also the most beautiful at the same time, in my opinion...

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New and tested 4WDs

G-Class act

Thursday, 12 July 2018

While Mercedes-Benz may well be almost synonymous with luxury vehicles in this part of the world...

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New and tested 4WDs

Kiwis get Xtreme Holden first

Thursday, 12 July 2018

In a ‘coals-to-Newcastle’ story sure to warm the heart of any Kiwi cricket fan old enough to remember the infamous ‘underarm bowling incident of 1981’ Holden...

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News and General

Drop those revs

Thursday, 12 July 2018

Aussie 4x4 aftermarket specialist Terrain Tamer is pleased to announce the release of their new Modified fifth gear set for 70 Series V8 Toyota Land Cruisers.

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News and General

Have 4x4, will explore

Thursday, 12 July 2018

As a teenager with a road-legal trail bike growing up in Gore I thought nothing of getting up early of a summer weekend and heading to Queenstown for the day...

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Video Content

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan - Video Road Report

Monday, 25 June 2018

We video test the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace R-Line.

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Events

Playing Possum

Thursday, 14 June 2018

After taking a break for 2017, the Novawinch King of the Palace winch challenge event at Omana’s Possum Palace venue in lower Northland was back over the 2018 Easter weekend.

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Events

Extreme by name….

Thursday, 14 June 2018

Take a bow Dan Cowper. This year’s Suzuki Extreme 4x4 Challenge event was another cracker. Ashley Lucas explains why.

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Tech Talk

Pre-Emptive Battery Testing

Thursday, 14 June 2018

Before heading out on your next off road adventure, take the time to check your battery and avoid becoming one of New Zealand’s breakdown statistics this summer...

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Adventure International

White out!

Thursday, 14 June 2018

While his fellow Kiwis were enjoying one of the hottest summer months on record this past February, Auckland-based 4x4 tour operator Greg Paul was in Siberia completed a winter traverse...

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News and General