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‘Back to winning’: Alice Robinson’s emotional World Cup triumph
The 23-year-old struggled to hold back the tears after her fourth career World Cup win.

Snow survival: Former Hamilton soldier in Mt Ruapehu tragedy heading to Invictus Games
"It was meant to be adventure training and it turned into snow survival."

The perfect winter trip to Japan for non-skiers
Snowshoeing, snow canoeing and onsens – who says you need skis to enjoy snow?

Cheap and cheerful skiing in Europe: More snow, less expense
Forget St Moritz, these budget-friendly ski spots won’t break the bank.

A skier’s guide to Vail's most prestigious resorts at Christmas
Vail combines luxury with festive charm better than anywhere else.

Winners and losers: The coaching change the All Blacks must make
OPINION: Chris Rattue says Joe Schmidt is working wonders with his Australian side.

Kiwi freeride skier big victory on world stage
'You just have no idea what it’s going to look like on a camera.'

Mt Hutt skifield not ruling out reopening after weekend snow
Canterbury skifield has closed, but got almost a metre of snow over the long weekend.

Inside the French ski resort that voted to shut itself down
Grand Puy set to close after 65 years amid fewer skiers, melting snow and mounting debts.

'Extreme caution': Special warning issued for snow enthusiasts after series of avalanches
Two serious avalanches this week left one person buried and another dead in the south.

Hundreds of snow-goers left trapped on ski field following road closures
The Remarkables had too much snow.

Piera Hudson hits the accelerator again, after a ski injury that took 12 months to heal
'For the first time in my life, I missed skiing.'

Mt Ruapehu life pass holders 'devastated' at losing their $4k passes after liquidation
'The majority of life pass holders have had a very sour taste left in their mouth.'

'Deeply saddened': Ski officials devastated after team involved in triple-fatal crash
One athlete was seriously injured.

Ruapehu businesses need more snow to boost ski season
'Mother Nature hasn’t come to the party.'

'Several close calls': Skiers warned after Mt Ruapehu avalanches
Backcountry users should take precautions when leaving patrolled ski areas.

Sunshine to snow: Looming icy polar blast to bring snow to both North, South islands
Niwa says the weather system is 'potentially conducive' to snow.

Govt considers new Ruapehu marae and cultural hub after ‘flawed’ engagement with iwi
Concerns were raised about commercialising the Tūroa family name on Mt Ruapehu.

Is the Japan ski scene as good as everyone makes out?
Everyone raves about skiing in Japan, but is it worth the hype?

Mount Ruapehu’s Whakapapa skifield not commercially sustainable, Cabinet warned
A number of bidders are aiming to take over the skifield's assets.