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4WD Sports
Ruiterman rules Nelson
Tuesday, 15 August 2023
Nobody’s calling them weed sprayers any more: racers in the UTV classes now make up almost half of the sport of off-road racing, and in the hands of the likes of Carl Ruiterman UTVs can seemingly w
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Products
A new name lights the way
Tuesday, 15 August 2023
Regular NZ4WD contributor Richard Soult has been using Lazer Lamps in his 4WD guiding business www.4x4exploreradventures.co.nz, and is now bring
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Products
4WD power systems from Redarc
Tuesday, 15 August 2023
Redarc has launched its new RS3 Inverter range and Alpha150 150Ah lithium battery.
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News and General
King of Hammers
Tuesday, 15 August 2023
It’s an American event that is legendary the world over. The most extreme 4WDs contest the hybrid race/rally/rock climbing contest every year. Manufacturers produce ‘tribute’ builds in its honour.
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Tech Talk
Safe ways across rivers
Tuesday, 15 August 2023
Many of the most memorable off-road and overland adventures involve river crossings. Exciting. Fun. Also a bit risky, even for old hands who’ve done hundreds of crossings.
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Adventure NZ
Avoca - so close and yet so far
Tuesday, 15 August 2023
Despite having grown up in Christchurch in the 1970s, and having since lived in the UK and France, I have to say that I don’t really like living in Christchurch.
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News and General
Improving filter performance
Tuesday, 15 August 2023
Terrain Tamer has recently expanded its range of Air Filter Inserts to include a kit for Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series, adding to their already existing catalogue for other Land Cruiser models, as
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Adventure NZ
Exploring the wild Rakaia
Tuesday, 15 August 2023
In our household a long weekend means just one thing: adventure time.
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News and General
New Mitsubishi Triton
Monday, 14 August 2023
Mitsubishi has unveiled its new Triton, with bi-turbo diesel power and a safety suite including a Driver Monitoring System, rear Autonomous Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Mitigation with pede
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News and General
Bold new look for Santa Fe
Monday, 14 August 2023
Revealed: the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe. Hyundai has take a bold step in styling the fifth-generation Santa Fe SUV.
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News and General
My 4WD Nissan Patrol
Monday, 14 August 2023
Rare indeed, and rare enough: Calvin Johnson was a devout Toyota bloke out looking for a replacement for his 80 Series, but ended up with a unicorn.
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New and tested 4WDs
Chev Silverado LTZ
Monday, 14 August 2023
Chevrolet’s Silverado LTZ comes stacked with tech and spec for 2003.  It’s also one of a few ways to enjoy a stock 4WD pickup or SUV with that evocative rumble of a V8.
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Adventure NZ
75th anniversary Land Rover trekking
Wednesday, 19 July 2023
Kevin Isemonger continues his account of celebration treks in the South Island.
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Builds
Jeep CJ-7 restored
Wednesday, 19 July 2023
Hands up all those who have ridden in, or better yet driven, the mighty Jeep CJ-7.
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Products
KYB’s Skorched 4 shock absorbers
Wednesday, 19 July 2023
The KYB Skorched4 range was specifically engineered as a lifted height heavy-duty upgrade for OE shock absorbers.
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Products
Bushwakka grows its Kiwi presence
Wednesday, 19 July 2023
A company with a true-blue Aussie name is making inroads in the Kiwi 4WD and outdoor gear market.
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Products
Prolan preserves 4WDs
Wednesday, 19 July 2023
Among the many clever products at Fieldays was an environmentally friendly, 100 per cent Kiwi corrosion inhibitor.
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Products
NZ Offroader at Fieldays
Wednesday, 19 July 2023
For the team at NZOffroader, Fieldays is always a whirlwind.  The preparations, transportation to Mystery Creek, and meeting countless people make it a frantic yet thrilling time.
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Products
Off Road Caravans at Fieldays
Wednesday, 19 July 2023
Fieldays – likely New Zealand’s biggest public event and a meeting point for town and country folk – returned to its traditional midwinter date slot this year.
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Events
Autorama trade and car show
Wednesday, 19 July 2023
Autorama 2023 is an automotive trade and car show taking place in Hamilton 10-12 November.
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4WD Sports
Templeman dominates fast Woodhill 100
Wednesday, 19 July 2023
An epic battle decided the winner of the 2023 Woodhill 100.
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News and General
Aussies get a Warrior Patrol
Wednesday, 19 July 2023
Hands up everyone who enjoys driving a 4WD with a V8 engine. Our cousins across the ditch have once again shown the truth: Australia is indeed the Lucky Country.
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News and General
Lexus shows 2024 GX 550
Wednesday, 19 July 2023
The new – and chunky – Lexus 550 has been revealed in the United States. The company has also coined a new term for ‘gentle’ offroad use: ‘overtrailing’.
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News and General
KIA makes a ute
Wednesday, 19 July 2023
Kia’s upcoming ute, due in 2025, could be getting a distinctively Australasian name: Tasman.
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News and General
VW Amarok Life on test
Wednesday, 19 July 2023
VW’s new Amarok is among us. NZ4WD was at the launch, covered the range last month, and will be taking a closer look at each model over the next few months, beginning with the Amarok Life.
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