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First Winter Olympics athletes named
The first members of the New Zealand Olympic team to compete in Vancouver next month have been named.
Last-minute push for Winter Olympics
NZ athletes are making last-minute pushes to gain Winter Olympic selection for Vancouver next month.
Winter Olympics: Late clamour for Olympic selection
New Zealand are preparing to send a team of about 17 athletes and 40 people in total to the Vancouver Winter Olympics next month. But, as Andrew Alderson reports, being selected is no easy task nor simple matter.
Starting at the top
Teenage athletes are expected to woo sponsors, charm the media, build a brand, and manage their money. All that, before they even turn up for practice. Jehan Casinader meets the gutsy young sportspeople who want to win on all fronts
Snow zones at their peak
New Zealand's best-ever skier, Claudia Riegler, chooses her favourite ski resorts around the world.
Aussies hit South Island slopes in record numbers
Infrastructure development and cheap airfares have combined to lure Australian skiers across in droves.
Avalanche claims life of top ski guide
Guide was with four clients in the Ragged Range when he was caught in the avalanche about 4pm yesterday.
Guide reported dead in Methven avalanche
A heli-skiing guide was killed today after being buried by the avalanche on Ragged Range in Methven.