New Zealand are preparing to send a team of about 17 athletes and 40 people in total to the Vancouver Winter Olympics next month. But, as Andrew Alderson reports, being selected is no easy task nor simple matter.

Teenage athletes are expected to woo sponsors, charm the media, build a brand, and manage their money. All that, before they even turn up for practice. Jehan Casinader meets the gutsy young sportspeople who want to win on all fronts

Infrastructure development and cheap airfares have combined to lure Australian skiers across in droves.

Guide was with four clients in the Ragged Range when he was caught in the avalanche about 4pm yesterday.

A heli-skiing guide was killed today after being buried by the avalanche on Ragged Range in Methven.