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Sunshine to snow: Looming icy polar blast to bring snow to both North, South islands
Niwa says the weather system is 'potentially conducive' to snow.
Govt considers new Ruapehu marae and cultural hub after ‘flawed’ engagement with iwi
Concerns were raised about commercialising the Tūroa family name on Mt Ruapehu.
Is the Japan ski scene as good as everyone makes out?
Everyone raves about skiing in Japan, but is it worth the hype?
Mount Ruapehu’s Whakapapa skifield not commercially sustainable, Cabinet warned
A number of bidders are aiming to take over the skifield's assets.
Five of the best things to do in Queenstown this winter
Have an illuminating time in Queenstown this winter.
'Third-world stuff': Crisis meeting held ahead of grid emergency as polar blast bears down
Friday promises NZ's coldest day of 2024 - and more frosty temperatures are due tonight.
Coldest day of 2024 so far: Kiwis wake to frosts, snow with more cold temps on way
MetService says this May has been a stark contrast to the warmer conditions last year.
Power warning as chilly blast arrives was a 'trial', snow coming, frosts for Auckland
Auckland temps are set to drop to 6C tonight, with tomorrow night being even cooler at 4C.
Canada's Sun Peaks Resort is a great family holiday - even if you don't ski or snowboard
Even my non-skiing 83-year-old mother loved Canada’s second-largest skifield.
Skifield reveals prices for former life-pass holders
Pure Tūroa says ski passes will go on sale on April 15.
Winners and Losers: Why league is winning the war over rugby
OPINION: Rugby is falling apart. The horse has bolted, writes Chris Rattue.
Te Hāpaitanga — to lift; to raise
Te Hāpaitanga is a holistic coach development initiative enabling more women to pursue and maintain careers in high performance coaching in New Zealand.
Watch: Kiwi 'feared for life' in horror chairlift ordeal
'The fear of God was put into me... it was the most frightening experience of my life'.
Alaska's frozen lakes present excellent conditions for wild ice skating
Looking for your next travel niche? Try ice skating on Alaska's naturally formed ice.
An avalanche of grief: How two young Kiwis perished on a Japan mountainside
Pierre Nixon and Kurt Bayer report on a double tragedy.
'Final' RAL bailout a waste of money, business owner says
A Ruapehu business owner says the latest government bailout is a waste of money.
Government bails out Ruapehu Alpine Lifts again to tune of $7m
But it has said the $7 million will be the last financial support from taxpayers.
Adventure company owner named as second Kiwi killed in Japan avalanche
Kiwi Joshua Sellens was the co-founder of a Japanese-based adventure company.
'Tragic incident': Kiwi woman, 21, named as avalanche victim
The group were backcountry skiing in Hokkaido when the avalanche happened.
Two Kiwi skiers killed in Japan avalanche
The group were backcountry skiing in Hokkaido when the avalanche happened.
I 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?
The Kiwi speed skier who reaches nearly 250km/h
Tawny Wagstaff skis faster than terminal velocity.
Robinson returns to giant slalom podium
Skier Alice Robinson has recorded her third podium finish of the season.
Snowboarder spent 15 hours trapped in a gondola
The snowboarder yelled for help, but no one on the ground heard her.
Should you visit Afghanistan? Tour company inviting Kiwis back to Bamyan
Now is the time to return to Afghanistan, says tour company started by Afghan expats.
This unlikely Australian city is getting a ski resort
A winter resort is to be built in one of the hottest regions in Australia.
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts asset value ‘significantly lower’ than estimate, millions owed to creditors
The first receivership report for the ski lifts company has been released.
Public feedback sought on bid to operate Tūroa skifield
The Department of Conservation is seeking public feedback on Pure Tūroa's application.
Kiwi ski field expansion given go-ahead to become New Zealand's largest
The lift will add almost 150 rugby fields to the Kiwi snow area.
Kiwi skier wins bronze at Slopestyle World Cup
Ruby Star Andrews has claimed her second slopestyle World Cup medal.
NZSki ordered to pay almost $600K over death
NZSki must pay nearly $600k in penalties in relation to the death of a Queenstown woman.
Not ready to give up the snow? Look to Japan
Keep the slopes going and extend your ski season with some Japow.
Norway's fjords will soon be off-limits to mainstream cruise lines
Experience a country like no other while you still can.