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There’s a Toyota accessory for every Hilux adventure
There’s a Toyota accessory for every Hilux adventure
Wednesday, 17 February 2021
The 2021 Toyota Hilux has turned up the heat on the hotly contested utility market with a range of new and redesigned protection accessories, many of which are showcased on the new loca
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Adventure NZ
The Motu Safari 2021
The Motu Safari 2021
Wednesday, 17 February 2021
The Motu Safari was back on the calendar this summer with the same mix of stunning East Coast tracks and trails but a new simplified three-day format.
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Adventure NZ
Marble hill on my mind
Marble hill on my mind
Wednesday, 17 February 2021
He’s passed by literally hundreds of times over the years but it was only recently that 4x4Explorer Richard Soult decided to stop and spend some quality time around Marble Hill on the Lewis Pas
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News and General
A Trans-Tasman Defender built for going places
A Trans-Tasman Defender built for going places
Wednesday, 17 February 2021
There’s a fascinating ‘back story’ to 2020 Your4s photo comp winner Merv Moodie’s late model Land Rover Defender featured in his winning portfolio. 
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New and tested 4WDs
Earthcruiser’s 79-series Land-Cruiser-based Extreme XTR250
Earthcruiser’s 79-series Land-Cruiser-based Extreme XTR250
Wednesday, 17 February 2021
Aussie-based rugged camper specialist Earthcruiser can now sell you a Toyota Land-Cruiser 79-series-based on and off-road camper ready for that ‘trip-of-a-lifetime’.
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Events
Moawhango Safari a sell-out again
Moawhango Safari a sell-out again
Wednesday, 17 February 2021
“Twas the night before Christmas…OK it was a bit earlier than that – the night of Friday November 27, 2020 in fact - yet it sure felt like it as I headed for bed, with the anticipation of being on
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New and tested 4WDs
Subaru reveals ‘greatest Outback ever’
Subaru reveals ‘greatest Outback ever’
Wednesday, 17 February 2021
An all-new version of New Zealand’s most popular Subaru model – the Outback – is in showrooms now – and Subaru of New Zealand’s Managing Director, Wallis Dumper reckons it is just what your local d
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Adventure NZ
Join the (4x4) club
Sunday, 17 January 2021
4WD club membership offers many advantages, as NZ4WD magazine publisher Cathy Parker can attest.
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Adventure NZ
Remembering the ‘Forgotten World’
Sunday, 17 January 2021
Remote it definitely is, but as Weekend Drive correspondent David Coxon says, if you make the effort to drive there, the Republic of Whangamomona has a lot to offer.
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Products
Garrett Turbo Installer Connect
Sunday, 17 January 2021
Gain valuable technical knowledge with Installer Connect via turbo specialist Garrett’s free training website.
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Products
EVC iDriveThrottle Controller
Sunday, 17 January 2021
EVC is the new name for the popular and proven iDrive throttle control unit imported by North Shore, Auckland-based company Petroject.
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Adventure NZ
Summer escape in the High Country
Sunday, 17 January 2021
Before heading to Siberia last year to drive the BAM Railway support road (see story NZ4WD Nov 2020) Bay of Plenty retirees Martin and Jeanette Knudsen ‘limbered up’ with a ‘Summer Escape’
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Adventure NZ
Close to Home – Richard & Gav’s excellent adventure
Sunday, 17 January 2021
With a week before everyone else arrived, Richard Soult was able to show Aucklander Gavin some of Central Otago’s more remote tracks and trails.
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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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Motor 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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