New ZealandPay more, play longer at RuapehuMt Ruapehu will charge season pass holders $20 a day to ride the lifts following Labour Weekend after pushing out its projected closing date for Turoa.22 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelRuapehu: Wake to a pristine world of whiteSnowmen, snowball fights and skiing: Children won't forget their first experience of playing in fresh snow, writes Liam Dann.10 Sep 11:00 PM
TravelPowderhorn Chateau, OhakuneThis inviting hotel, with a cosy alpine lodge feel, is the perfect place to retire to after a busy day exploring the Ruapehu District. <BR><BR> For further information see: <a href='http://www.powderhorn.co.nz/' target='_blank'>powderhorn.co.nz</a>. 18 Jul 03:00 AM
TravelPowderhorn Chateau, OhakuneTristram Clayton finds a warm welcome and cold craft beers at the foot of Mt Ruapehu.18 Jul 03:00 AM
TravelKia ora: OhakuneWith all sorts of gems, Ohakune takes the carrot, writes Elisabeth Easther.17 Jul 09:30 PM
TravelCentral North Island: Snow in July - you can relyPaul Charman on the joys of a weekend driving around the Central Plateau.05 Jul 09:00 PM
TravelFour of the best Central North Island adventuresRide golf carts, horses or canoes to explore this wonderful area ... or get going on foot.06 Jun 04:15 PM
TravelMt Ruapehu: Adventures in the snowRachel Grunwell offers tips on how to survive taking the kids on a ski holiday.10 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandMan dies after fall from fenceA man who died in Ohakune after a fall early on Saturday was a member of the Navy and a keen rugby player.17 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandMan dies falling down bankA man has died in Ohakune early this morning after it appears he jumped over a deer fence which had an 8 metre drop on the other side.15 Jun 12:15 AM
New ZealandPerson killed in Ohakune house fireOne person has died following a house fire in Rangataua near Ohakune early this morning.18 May 01:44 AM
New ZealandPolice investigate death of nine-year-oldPolice are investigating the unexplained death of a nine-year-old boy at his home at Raetihi, north of Wanganui, today.07 Dec 01:22 AM
TravelOhakune: A hike you'll all likeA ramble through forest near Ohakune is a pleasant diversion for the whole family, finds Libby Nicholson-Moon.15 Oct 11:00 PM
TravelNga Haerenga: The Mountains to Sea linkThis 317km mountainbiking link extends from the Central North Island to the Whanganui River Road and is one of the 18 New Zealand cycle trails which will eventually extend 2000km throughout the country.18 Dec 09:12 PM
TravelOhakune: Free wheeling on the Fishers TrackAndrew Alderson loses some desk-jockey flab while trying out a new cycle trail.18 Dec 08:00 PM
TravelMt Ruapehu: Under the volcanoYou're never too old to enjoy your first outing on a pair of skis, discovers Andy Kenworthy during a weekend on Mt Ruapehu.19 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelCentral Plateau: It's (almost) all downhillHaving fallen into disuse once rail made life easier, the Central Plateau's Old Coach Rd is now being utilised by cyclists. Diana Clement got on her bike.22 Apr 05:30 PM
Manufacturing80 jobs axed at Ohakune sawmillAnother 80 job losses announced today in a third sawmill unable to profitably export timber suggests the wood industry is in crisis, says a union representing workers in the sector.16 Dec 06:29 AM
