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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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4WD 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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4WD 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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Short Order
Wednesday, 15 October 2014
When Nelson Jeep enthusiast, Rowan Coutts first purchased this 1997 Jeep TJ Wrangler four years ago it was because it was considered a good buy as it already had a two-inch suspension lift and 33-...
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Desert Storm
Wednesday, 15 October 2014
Whenever I make plans to head to Waiouru and Mt Ruapehu the weather always closes in and ensures I don’t get to see the best the area has to offer. This year’s Winter Woollies 4WD run was no...
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Adventure International, Adventure NZ
Date with the Dakar
Monday, 15 September 2014
Way back when, ‘back in the day’ as the kids’ say, Kiwi country singer John Hore (later to become better known as John Grenell) adopted a song by Australian counterpart Geoff Mack call, ‘I’ve Been...
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Events
Winter wonderland
Monday, 15 September 2014
The best week’s holiday in my life. How else could I describe a trip through country of breathtaking beauty?
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New and tested 4WDs
ARB-equipped Ford Ranger
Monday, 15 September 2014
Passing  through Palmerston North the other day I passed Autokraft, the North Island ARB distributor and local ARB agent, (Peter Munro Commercials in Christchurch is the SI distributor) and parked...
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4WD Sports
Under your own steam
Monday, 11 August 2014
A friend of mine is a passionate Land Rover owner (is there any other kind?) and even he says that if you own one (usually more) of Solihull’s innovative machines you’ve got to be prepared to spend...
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News and General
With the city far behind
Monday, 11 August 2014
With a rather hectic round of work and family activities behind us, May and I decided to take advantage of a long weekend to get away and catch up on the back road sections of the northern Wairarapa...
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