New Zealand'Extreme caution': Special warning issued for snow enthusiasts after series of avalanchesTwo serious avalanches this week left one person buried and another dead in the south.27 Sep 08:37 PM
New ZealandHundreds of snow-goers left trapped on ski field following road closuresThe Remarkables had too much snow.13 Sep 02:55 AM
New ZealandPiera 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.'04 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandMt 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.'04 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Deeply saddened': Ski officials devastated after team involved in triple-fatal crashOne athlete was seriously injured.25 Aug 11:04 PM
New ZealandRuapehu businesses need more snow to boost ski season'Mother Nature hasn’t come to the party.'20 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Several close calls': Skiers warned after Mt Ruapehu avalanchesBackcountry users should take precautions when leaving patrolled ski areas.13 Aug 11:26 PM
New ZealandBright spots with southerly winds for Whanganui'It’s not such a nice end to the week.'09 Aug 12:24 AM
New ZealandSunshine to snow: Looming icy polar blast to bring snow to both North, South islandsNiwa says the weather system is 'potentially conducive' to snow.23 Jul 10:19 PM
New ZealandGovt considers new Ruapehu marae and cultural hub after ‘flawed’ engagement with iwiConcerns were raised about commercialising the Tūroa family name on Mt Ruapehu.07 Jul 11:00 PM
TravelIs the Japan ski scene as good as everyone makes out?Everyone raves about skiing in Japan, but is it worth the hype?21 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandMount Ruapehu’s Whakapapa skifield not commercially sustainable, Cabinet warnedA number of bidders are aiming to take over the skifield's assets.13 May 04:57 PM
TravelFive of the best things to do in Queenstown this winterHave an illuminating time in Queenstown this winter.11 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Third-world stuff': Crisis meeting held ahead of grid emergency as polar blast bears downFriday promises NZ's coldest day of 2024 - and more frosty temperatures are due tonight.09 May 10:01 AM
New ZealandColdest day of 2024 so far: Kiwis wake to frosts, snow with more cold temps on wayMetService says this May has been a stark contrast to the warmer conditions last year.09 May 12:54 AM
New ZealandPower warning as chilly blast arrives was a 'trial', snow coming, frosts for AucklandAuckland temps are set to drop to 6C tonight, with tomorrow night being even cooler at 4C.08 May 10:29 AM
TravelCanada's Sun Peaks Resort is a great family holiday - even if you don't ski or snowboardEven my non-skiing 83-year-old mother loved Canada’s second-largest skifield.06 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandSkifield reveals prices for former life-pass holdersPure Tūroa says ski passes will go on sale on April 15.08 Apr 10:53 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChris RattueWinners and Losers: Why league is winning the war over rugbyOPINION: Rugby is falling apart. The horse has bolted, writes Chris Rattue.08 Apr 02:00 AM
SportTe Hāpaitanga — to lift; to raiseTe Hāpaitanga is a holistic coach development initiative enabling more women to pursue and maintain careers in high performance coaching in New Zealand.Watch07 Apr 11:06 PM
TravelWatch: Kiwi 'feared for life' in horror chairlift ordeal'The fear of God was put into me... it was the most frightening experience of my life'.30 Mar 07:51 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelAlaska's frozen lakes present excellent conditions for wild ice skatingLooking for your next travel niche? Try ice skating on Alaska's naturally formed ice.18 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandAn avalanche of grief: How two young Kiwis perished on a Japan mountainsidePierre Nixon and Kurt Bayer report on a double tragedy.15 Mar 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Final' RAL bailout a waste of money, business owner saysA Ruapehu business owner says the latest government bailout is a waste of money.13 Mar 10:14 PM
CompaniesGovernment bails out Ruapehu Alpine Lifts again to tune of $7mBut it has said the $7 million will be the last financial support from taxpayers.13 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandAdventure company owner named as second Kiwi killed in Japan avalancheKiwi Joshua Sellens was the co-founder of a Japanese-based adventure company.12 Mar 08:17 PM
New Zealand'Tragic incident': Kiwi woman, 21, named as avalanche victimThe group were backcountry skiing in Hokkaido when the avalanche happened.11 Mar 09:51 PM
New ZealandTwo Kiwi skiers killed in Japan avalancheThe group were backcountry skiing in Hokkaido when the avalanche happened.11 Mar 06:36 PM
TravelI skied at this insanely lavish luxury resort, and regret it. Here’s why.Does a $ 500-day pass to this US resort live up to expectations?07 Mar 04:30 PM
SportThe Kiwi speed skier who reaches nearly 250km/hTawny Wagstaff skis faster than terminal velocity.19 Feb 10:02 PM
SportRobinson returns to giant slalom podiumSkier Alice Robinson has recorded her third podium finish of the season.30 Jan 05:16 PM
WorldSnowboarder spent 15 hours trapped in a gondolaThe snowboarder yelled for help, but no one on the ground heard her.28 Jan 12:32 AM
TravelShould you visit Afghanistan? Tour company inviting Kiwis back to BamyanNow is the time to return to Afghanistan, says tour company started by Afghan expats.24 Jan 03:00 AM
TravelThis unlikely Australian city is getting a ski resortA winter resort is to be built in one of the hottest regions in Australia.14 Jan 01:27 AM
