OlympicsSouth Island 'couldn't cope' with Winter OlympicsNew Zealand's only IOC member says there is almost no chance of Christchurch and Queenstown hosting the 2022 Winter Olympics.31 Jan 07:21 PM
TravelEurope: Icing on the cakeChampion skier Claudia Riegler enthuses about the shops, cafes and clubs that make the European ski experience so special.01 Dec 04:30 PM
OlympicsSnowsports: NZ skiers boosted by Olympic chanceThe prospect of world No 1 halfpipe skier, Wanaka's Jossi Wells competing at the 2014 Winter Olympics is a step closer.26 Oct 04:30 PM
SportSkiing: Skiers' mountain battle for moneyNew Zealand's best skier in a generation is on the fast track to success - but funding is still an uphill battle.23 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandMt Hutt's year from HellIt's been a tough year for Mt Hutt skifield, with three deaths, an avalanche and now 1200 skiers trapped overnight in bad weather.13 Aug 03:49 AM
New ZealandSkiers freed as Mt Hutt road reopensMany of the skiers enjoyed their night on Mt Hutt, including a quiz, hot food, and "spooning" - while at least two now have a coffee date.12 Aug 11:28 PM
New ZealandHigh winds trap skiers on Mt HuttAbout 1200 skiers - including several hundred schoolchildren - remain trapped on Mt Hutt this morning after gales of over 200km/h closed the only road off the mountain.12 Aug 06:45 PM
New ZealandWinds drop but skiers still stuckAround 1200 mountaingoers are still trapped at Mt Hutt skifield, with conditions still too dangerous to leave.12 Aug 08:30 AM
New ZealandSnowboarder hurt on Mt HuttAfter three deaths in three months and yesterday's avalanche on Mt Hutt, a snowboarder is now in Christchurch Hospital with serious head injuries after another accident today.11 Aug 07:24 AM
New ZealandI just tried to stay on top, says avalanche survivorA skier caught in an avalanche on Mt Hutt has described how he fought to stay on top of the snow.10 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelHeli-skiing in the Harris Mountains, OtagoHarris Mountains Heli-Ski operate in New Zealand's stunning Southern Alps surrounding the international resort towns of Queenstown and Wanaka and into the Mount Cook National Park region. <BR><BR><I>For further information see <a href="http://www.heliski.co.nz" target="_blank">heliski.co.nz</a>.</I>08 Aug 08:42 PM
TravelOtago: To heli and backDoug Sherring fulfils a lifelong ambition on Wanaka's pristine backcountry slopes.07 Aug 05:30 PM
