Clock approaches midnight for Ruapehu ski field
Administrator says only days remain to save North Island ski field from liquidation.
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The Conversation: Ruapehu’s slippery slopes: The uncertain future of snow sports in a climate emergency
The future of snow sports on the slopes of Mt Ruapehu remains uncertain for many reasons.
Mountain highs: summer on the maunga
We're used to seeing it snow-covered but Mt Ruapehu in the hot months is just as special.
'Precious' discovery in Tongariro sparks national search for its owner
Hikers' chance discovery has begun a search to find the rings' owner.
Ski boss: Visa restrictions may cost NZ
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, entry to New Zealand remains strictly controlled.
Locals wanted for skifield jobs
With the gap left by internationals, Mt Ruapehu needs locals to work this ski season.
Local Focus: Thumbs up for Mt Ruapehu skiers
Spring snow means ski season extended. Local Focus is made with funding from NZ On Air.
Ski fields' health measures in place they hoped never to use
QR codes and hand sanitiser greet skiers on the mountain.
An end to icy 5am starts for 9am skiing?
New system being designed to address too many skiers/boarders chasing too few car parks.
Local Focus: Better late than never - Ruapehu snowmaking under way
An extra-busy season is expected for local businesses. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Fewer allowed on Mt Ruapehu slopes this season
North Island skifields opening this year at reduced capacity, RAL expect a loss.
Inter-regional travel bans could prevent ski fields from opening
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts is 'pushing really, really strongly' for the ski fields to open.
Sky Waka opens up summer fun
Mt Ruapehu is now a summer playground, thanks to new $25m gondola.
Tūroa ski field's highest chair lift back in action for new season
Turoa ski field's highest and fastest ski lift is back up, running and ready to go.
Winter visitors give Ruapehu $8.25m boost
Collaborative approach to marketing pays off for Ruapehu region.
Types of buses and safety to come under more scrutiny
Types of buses will be key to public service transport planned for Ruapehu
Bent over: Photos reveal Ruapehu avalanche damage
A chairlift was left close to toppling over, bent by the force of the snow.
Avalanche at Ruapehu damages Tūroa chairlift
Turoa skifield at Mt Ruapehu. The High Noon Express chairlift has suffered damaged following an avalanche this morning. / Supplied
Ruapehu avalanche risk high for back country travellers
Avalanche at Tūroa ski field damages High Noon Express chairlift.
Turoa bus crash: 'All I could hear was a guy running at me screaming'
They'd only known each less than 24 hours but the new group of friends didn't muck around.
Bus taken to Whanganui to be examined
Bus company says driver "really shaken up" from traumatic crash
Whanganui news: Body found; new health clinic; drug offence sentencing
News in brief: Body found; award finalist; new health clinic; sentencing for drug offences
Govt beefs up Horizons Region forestry
Shane Jones announces funding for tourism and Horizons Region forestry
Government likely to help Mt Ruapehu ski gondola
Government to help financially with gondola project at Mt Ruapehu
Gondola at Whakapapa ski area ready by mid-2019
2400 people per hour moved from Top o' the Bruce to Knoll Ridge - plan
Skier warned day before fatal crash
Day before the accident, there was a complaint about the speed pair were skiing.
NZ's biggest ski area reinvents itself for 2017
$21m into a $100m investment plan brings big changes at Mt Ruapehu.