Eva De Jong is a Multimedia Journalist for the Whanganui Chronicle covering health stories and general news.
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![Mild winter could impact Mt Ruapehu ski season](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Mild winter could impact Mt Ruapehu ski season
'I would be surprised if this winter actually ended up being really cold.'
![Three-car crash in National Park; person helicoptered to hospital](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Three-car crash in National Park; person helicoptered to hospital
One person had moderate injuries.
![Public hearings to begin for Pure Tūroa's ski field bid](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Public hearings to begin for Pure Tūroa's ski field bid
There were 481 submissions made to the Department of Conservation.
![Mt Ruapehu a trap for ill-prepared climbers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Mt Ruapehu a trap for ill-prepared climbers
“There’s a lot more risk on Ruapehu," says search and rescue officer.
![Experts warn trampers to be prepared on Tongariro Alpine Crossing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Experts warn trampers to be prepared on Tongariro Alpine Crossing
'It’s things like walking the track in jandals.'
![Curtain falling on crucial Mt Ruapehu ski season](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Curtain falling on crucial Mt Ruapehu ski season
“We’ve had an absolute cracker of a year."