PremiumPremiumPropertyBritish, Asian, Kiwis inquire about buying Cardrona HotelThe Queenstown Lakes District Council values the main site of land and buildings at $5.4m.09 Jul 05:00 AM
PropertyCardrona Hotel sale could set Trade Me record: 21k views in under a weekHigh interest in the sale of the 162-year-old hotel with a heritage-listed false front. 07 Jul 09:01 PM
PropertyNZ's most photographed hotel up for saleOne of the owners, Cade Thornton, asked that offers to buy the hotel go directly to him.03 Jul 08:15 PM
TravelIt's never too early to book your next holiday with these unmissable travel deals03 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumTourismSkifield buyer Whakapapa Holdings potential operator for Chateau Tongariro21 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMt Ruapehu life pass holders 'devastated' at losing their $4k passes after liquidation04 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandRuapehu businesses need more snow to boost ski season'Mother Nature hasn’t come to the party.'20 Aug 05:00 PM
TravelHas school holiday boredom struck already? Head to Ruapehu this winterPack your winter gear for Ruapehu.09 Jul 06:00 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
TravelNZ's best snow holidays which are anything but conventionalWhat do you mean you didn't know cheese rolling was a snowsport?27 Jun 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeReceivers issue latest update on Ruapehu Alpine LiftsBuyer must strike a deal with the Crown to agree to continue to operate giant skifield.26 Jun 12:43 AM
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
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
TravelHate crowds? Give these six cities a miss this winterData reveals the cities Kiwis are most interested in escaping to this winter.22 Apr 11:20 PM
TravelWhakapapa, Tūroa reveal 2024 season pass prices as skifields go it aloneLower-mountain and long-term passes, can the new operators make the ski season work?15 Apr 01:00 AM
TravelDoC approves decade-long Ruapehu deal to save ski season 'for years to come'DoC gives the local Ohakune business collective the green light for the 2024 ski season.08 Apr 12:05 AM
BusinessRuapehu infrastructure downward spiral could leave tourists out in coldMt Ruapehu’s two skifields are still surrounded by uncertainty as the ski season nears.04 Apr 07:00 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
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
New ZealandFuture of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts uncertain as buyer backs outRuapehu Mayor Weston Kirton says the decision is frustrating for local businesses.11 Feb 09:48 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelHitting the slopes? Top tips for skiing in the US without breaking the bankSkiing on a budget? Explore these lesser-known ski fields in the US.27 Jan 09:00 PM
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
KahuIwi collective has plans to take over management of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts'It was an opportunity for ngā iwi to put aside boundaries.'13 Nov 06:38 PM
TravelNot ready to give up the snow? Look to JapanKeep the slopes going and extend your ski season with some Japow.07 Oct 09:00 PM
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
TravelRuapehu the winner of school holidays ski forecast as Aussies end disastrous season earlySkiers are heading to the slopes for the start of the September holidays. Will the snow?20 Sep 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKate MacNamaraChateau Tongariro’s tangled web of cost traps taxpayersWhat, we must ask ourselves, is the grande dame worth?11 Sep 05:00 PM
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
