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New and tested 4WDs
Is latest Hilux back to its best?
Sunday, 17 January 2021
In its latest face-lifted 8th generation (MY2021) version, has Toyota finally sorted out its Hilux conundrum? NZ4WD mag Editor Ross MacKay thinks it just might have!
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New and tested 4WDs
Mazda backs a winner with all-new BT-50
Sunday, 17 January 2021
Mazda has proved that there is definitely life after its ute sector breakup with Ford, creating an impressive all-new BT-50 based on Isuzu’s latest D-Max.
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4WD Sports
McDell bros win first new season NZ 4x4 Trial
Sunday, 17 January 2021
Defending series title-holders Greg & Chris McDell enjoyed a winning start to their 2021 NZ 4x4 Trials Series campaign at a sensational opening round of the new-look Lucas Oils-supported champi
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News and General
Check your battery BEFORE you head out
Sunday, 17 January 2021
An uninterrupted and hassle-free summer holiday requires preparation and planning. Don’t forget, your vehicle plays a vital role in making your summer trips memorable and enjoyable.
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Video Content
2021 Ford Escape ST-Line X
Thursday, 17 December 2020
We video review the all-new 2021 Ford Escape ST-Line X
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News and General
THE BEST 4X4s X FAR
Wednesday, 16 December 2020
Big or small, size doesn’t really matter when it comes to buying a 4WD.
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Adventure NZ
How to get your lady to enjoy the 4WD?
Monday, 14 December 2020
Buy her some proper gumboots, show her how the truck works, go somewhere pretty, and read on!
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News and General
OVERALL WINNER
Monday, 14 December 2020
Congratulations to our December 2020 featured photographer Merv Moodie from Blenheim for his NZ4WD magazine Your4s/Kumho Tyres overall 2020 competition-winning photograph of the year!
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4WD Accesories
Mountshop – the everything undercar specialists
Monday, 14 December 2020
If you know one thing about four-wheel-drive vehicles, you’ll know this: Shi…stuff – wears out. 
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4WD Accesories
Challenge accepted
Monday, 14 December 2020
Well, 2020 was definitely a challenging year.
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4WD Accesories
ECU-SHOP Summer Promotion
Monday, 14 December 2020
ECU-SHOP is the pioneer in Diesel Tuning.
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4WD Accesories
Redarc is on the charge in nz
Monday, 14 December 2020
Trusted Australian specialist electronics company Redarc has over 40 years’ experience developing and manufacturing world-leading in-vehicle electronic solutions. 
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New and tested 4WDs
Los tres amigos* (The three friends)
Monday, 14 December 2020
Together for just a day, three very different utilities – a RAM 1500, Toyota Hilux and Mitsubishi Triton – became los tres amigos as they ventured from Auckland to and from Hampton Downs for a p
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Products
Revamp your rooftop with Rhino-Rack
Wednesday, 02 December 2020
As leaders and innovators in the roof rack market, Rhino-Rack are kick-starting this new decade with the launch of their all-new Pioneer – the next generation of Rhino-Rack’s iconic Pioneer
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Products
Efficient Solar for Getting Off-Grid
Wednesday, 02 December 2020
Solar power in modern off-roading has never been more popular as enthusiasts endeavour to extract as much power as possible in order to have their batteries primed and ready to support their
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Video Content
2021 Ford Puma
Monday, 23 November 2020
We video review the all-new 2021 Ford Puma. The hottest ticket from Ford for 2020 is here and it’s a cracker! 
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4WD Sports
Resurgence begins with the Wairarapa Bush bros
Thursday, 19 November 2020
All was right with the world when the Club Truck Challenge (CTC) restarted for the 2021 season on November 01. Andrew Gee has the story.
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4WD Accesories
New canopy is game changer
Thursday, 19 November 2020
The Centurion Canopy is a complete game changer when it comes to using your work vehicle for weekend pursuits. 
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4WD Accesories
Let Ironman 4x4 help you with that load
Thursday, 19 November 2020
Ironman 4x4 has a large and comprehensive range of accessories to make carrying that load in the back of your 4WD utility or station wagon easier and safer.  Products include deck lin
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Adventure NZ
A Series 1 on the Matariki Safari
Thursday, 19 November 2020
Last year the Plimmer family from Hamilton took their 1956 Land Rover Series 1 on the Matariki Forestry Charity fund-raising Safari hosted by the Whangamata 4WD Club – and this year they invited me
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Adventure NZ
A trip up the Rakaia
Thursday, 19 November 2020
Now both back based in Christchurch, 4x4Explorer Richard Soult and 5GoOverland mate Aaron Rich celebrated with a recent trip to the headwaters of the mighty Rakaia River – and beyond.
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New and tested 4WDs
A (much) better mousetrap
Thursday, 19 November 2020
Two days driving Isuzu’s new Gen-3 D-Max through the South Island’s rugged High Country convinced NZ4WD mag Editor Ross MacKay that the company knows a thing or two about building ute
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New and tested 4WDs
Nissan joins the party with another Navara upgrade
Thursday, 19 November 2020
Mid-model-cycle upgrades appear flavour of the month at the moment as Ford, Toyota and now Nissan are wont to prove.
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New and tested 4WDs
Silverado is first GMSV 4X4 ute to go on sale here
Thursday, 19 November 2020
Fans of plus-size US utility vehicles here and across the Tasman  can now access some of the biggest and best full-size trucks – beginning with the Chevrolet Silverado – through the newly establish
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New and tested 4WDs
Reading the tea leaves
Monday, 02 November 2020
One day, when I retire, I’m going to take this little act to Detroit and make a fortune.
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