New ZealandCouple rescued from Mt Ruapehu in dead of night as 'intense' weather sets inThe couple hoped to get off the mountain before bad weather set in, but became lost.29 Jan 08:17 PM
Crime'Very stupid decision': Essential worker who took ski holiday during Covid lockdown sentencedIt's unlikely he would have been caught had he not tried to scam free ski passes.18 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandUp to 90 minutes added to travel times on Ruapehu highwayUpcoming Ruapehu District roadworks could see 90 minutes added to travel times.11 Jan 10:34 PM
New ZealandRuapehu Alpine Lifts asset value ‘significantly lower’ than estimate, millions owed to creditorsThe first receivership report for the ski lifts company has been released.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandA year in review: What moved the Waikato in June 2023?As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.28 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandPublic feedback sought on bid to operate Tūroa skifieldThe Department of Conservation is seeking public feedback on Pure Tūroa's application.19 Dec 12:01 AM
New ZealandCurtain falling on crucial Mt Ruapehu ski season“We’ve had an absolute cracker of a year."16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandElection 2023: Suze Redmayne will be first female MP for RangitīkeiRedmayne's immediate plans included increasing the police presence in Feilding.15 Oct 03:46 AM
TravelThere's more to the Ruapehu District than you thinkCome hither, come hither: Here we shall see dinosaurs and rockets to the moon.11 Oct 05:30 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRuapehu skifield again goes cap-in-hand to GovernmentLiquidators say cash reserves were on track to run dry in two months.29 Sep 02:15 AM
New ZealandRuapehu has had a great ski season – but we need to reimagine the future of our iconic volcanoSki fields on the North Island volcano have faced huge economic uncertainty.27 Sep 02:47 AM
BusinessGreat snow at Ruapehu not translating into bumper businessSkiers and snowboarders have enjoyed some of the best conditions at Ruapehu in years.13 Sep 08:41 AM
KahuIwi drops bid for Ruapehu Alpine Lifts; reserves stance under its Treaty claim settlementNgāti Tūwharetoa drops bid for Ruapehu Alpine Lift07 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandTramper rescued off Mt Ruapehu after falling, suffering serious fracturesThe man in his 30s was walking 4000 metres up the mountain before his fall.07 Sep 06:14 AM
TravelSky Waka’s no-refund policy leaves Ruapehu visitors hangingOpened in 2019, the Sky Waka is a 1.8 km cable car in the Tongariro National Park.04 Sep 06:00 AM
TravelAustralia’s worst ski season: Early closures and carpet burnsGum trees, snow melt and strips of astroturf.03 Sep 10:13 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLinda Hall: The best $5m the Government’s given out this termOpinion: I finally had the opportunity to go back to the mountain, and what an experience!29 Aug 03:45 AM
Travel'Bittersweet' birthday for ski fields: Parties, ploughs and discount passesThere are bumper birthday celebrations at a couple of ski fields this week.28 Aug 06:30 PM
New ZealandSnow problem as records fall on magic mountainSnowfall on Ruapehu is bringing the best skiing conditions for years there.20 Aug 06:12 AM
New ZealandMinisters apologise for ‘flawed’ engagement with iwi over Ruapehu skifieldsDocuments have been released under the Official Information Act.15 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Big smiles, sunburn and sore legs': Ski operators stoked with two metres of snowfall"It feels like a reward for everyone’s who’s hung in there."30 Jul 03:33 AM
TravelRuapehu ends extraordinary lift pass sale after rocky start to NZ ski seasonSeason pass holders to be far fewer following last-minute doorstep sale.17 Jul 12:26 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelNZ’s favourite ski fields and winter holidays as voted by KiwisWe reveal the best New Zealand ski fields and favourite winter holidays, as voted by Kiwis15 Jul 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTravellers flock to Ohakune for school holidaysThe late notice of Mt Ruapehu's ski fields opening left some businesses out in the cold14 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandRuapehu skifields enjoy steady start to the seasonSkiing set to return to the Central North Island after years of disruptions.11 Jul 03:10 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSnow and people return to Mt Ruapehu slopesThe shift to an El Nino climate driver has helped improve conditions for making snow.10 Jul 05:00 PM
TravelThe stars are coming to town: Get ready for Matariki and Elvis WeekCatch up on this week's latest travel news and trends.09 Jul 01:00 AM
TravelRuapehu’s late ski sale a ‘shot in the dark’'The move from despair to elation was so fast'.03 Jul 05:15 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Govt financial bailouts need a longer lensEDITORIAL: Support measures cannot be a blank cheque.01 Jul 05:00 PM
TravelRuapehu to open tomorrow, after last-minute snow and Govt grantWinter is back on at Ruapehu after a flurry of snow and an eleventh-hour government grant.29 Jun 09:03 PM
TravelNZ's best ski fields according to experts with over 1m vertical metresThe equivalent of descending 113 times down Everest, it’s something very few achieve.27 Jun 07:42 AM
TravelWinter holidays are coming: Eight top activities for the July school breakIndoor ideas to keep kids entertained over the holidays, from ice skating to curling27 Jun 06:00 AM
TravelAn expert's guide to New Zealand's skifieldsFrom first timers to heli skiers, rustic to luxe, there's a snow experience suited to you.26 Jun 07:00 PM
TravelRuapehu ski passes on sale as soon as next week following $1 bid for mountainLift passes could be on sale as early as next week under the new ownership.14 Jun 01:30 AM
