Another 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.

Two occupants of a plane which crashed near Ohakune this morning have survived unscathed.

Jason Price spent a freezing night in his car so he could be among the first snowboarders on Turoa's slopes yesterday.

Jim Eagles continues his exploration of New Zealand by train, checking out the Ohakune Old Coach Road.

Ezra Fluerty's dream of taking over his father's hunting business died in an alleged drink driving accident.