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Backcountry skiing: Give it a go in Colorado

A place where newbies can learn safely and veterans can relax.

In the peak midwinter: Exploring Canterbury High Country by horseback

When the snow falls, the backcountry calls.

10 Things every new skier should know before hitting the slopes

From booking tips to timing tricks, here's how to make it go smoothy.

Shane Reti: Government's Winter Plan a good idea, but falls short

Labour’s Winter Health Plan has serious shortcomings, writes Shane Reti.

Dame Valerie Adams helps South Auckland charity warm up winter for 10,000 tamariki

The partnership is part of the foundation’s annual Jammies for June campaign.

This city just beat Queenstown for most-searched winter escape in NZ

As winter draws near, people reveal where they are keen to holiday.

Police share 5 things you should do when travelling this winter

As roads become more dangerous, the police give their advice.

Temperatures more than five degrees warmer for start of May

A shift to cooler temperatures is expected to arrive by Thursday.

Towards the light: Queenstown art fest aims to attract long weekend crowds

Queenstown’s light festival says it is back and brighter than ever.

Pine nut and coffee caramel tart

Pine nuts, ricotta and coffee make for a rich and unique tart

Ruapehu Life Pass holders looking for a ski field lifeline

Ruapehu's 14,000 Life Pass holders are wondering about the future of their mountain.

Wānaka gains world-class ski route made from Antarctic igloos

You'll find the unique igloos only in Wanaka's Harris range and Antarctica.

Music, mountains and skiing in togs at Queenstown's latest festival

Snow Machine is heading to the city early next month

10 things you absolutely must do on your next trip to Hawke's Bay

Plus, 10 insider tips to know before you go.

Piha's best walks: Five short adventures to shake off cabin fever this winter

Rally the troops for some fresh air and exercise with these Piha winter walks.

Cool as: Why every Kiwi should take a trip to the glaciers

Good things take time. For some of our most spectacular scenery, about 2 million years.

Cosy cabins and alpine vibes: winter's best accommodation

If you're after more of a log cabin vibe than a box-fresh hotel, you have a lot of choice.

1.5m of snow blankets Lindis Pass

Crews are working to clear 1.5m of snow on the Lindis Pass. Video / George Heard