New Zealand'Living expressions': Pou returned to Hastings Civic Square after restorationThe 19 pou have stood as cultural markers in the heart of the city.19 Jun 09:00 PM
PremiumTourismGlimmer of hope for Chateau Tongariro restoration as former lessee accounts for $5m provision A door may be opening at the Chateau: Hope for repair funds and operator interest.16 May 01:00 AM
Travel news'Strong future': Accor reveals vision for iconic Taupō resortThe company is taking over management of Wairakei Resort from its Malaysia-based owners. 15 May 03:00 AM
PremiumTourismSkifield buyer Whakapapa Holdings potential operator for Chateau Tongariro21 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMt Ruapehu skifields grasp sliver of hope ahead of school holidaysSome businesses around the skifields have taken drastic measures.05 Jul 07:14 AM
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
New Zealand‘Big changes coming’: What to expect this ski seasonYour go-to guide on what to expect from Aotearoa’s biggest fields this season.13 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Ruapehu Alpine Lifts boss confident of making a profitDave Mazey disagrees with Government concerns over Whakapapa's commercial viability.16 May 10:06 PM
New ZealandFormer RAL boss bids for Whakapapa skifieldDave Mazey says he wants to ensure Whakapapa’s survival.05 May 10:26 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
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
PremiumPremiumTourismBuyer for insolvent Ruapehu Alpine Lifts skifield walks awayA buyer for the distressed skifield cites a short DoC licence, other factors in decision.07 Feb 08:00 PM
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
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
TravelRuapehu’s late ski sale a ‘shot in the dark’'The move from despair to elation was so fast'.03 Jul 05:15 AM
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
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
