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Dan Hutchinson 23/07/2025 Dan Hutchinson 23/07/2025

Off-piste skiers caught in avalanche

A group of skiers are "extremely lucky" to have evaded injury after an avalanche on Mt Ruapehu, the NZ Mountain Safety Council says.

Dan Hutchinson 23/07/2025 Dan Hutchinson 23/07/2025

Full mountain skiing arrives at Ruapehu

Tūroa Ski Area is opening the High Noon Express chairlift this Saturday, marking the first weekend of the 2025 ski season with top-to-bottom skiing on Mt Ruapehu.

Dan Hutchinson 29/05/2025 Dan Hutchinson 29/05/2025

Winter is here, snow on the way

Winter is arriving on cue with snow forecast for next week and skifields opening for business.

Dan Hutchinson 15/05/2025 Dan Hutchinson 15/05/2025

How to drive safely in winter

Taupō Motorsport Park’s Winter Driving Experience instructor Andrew Waite has all the tips when it comes to winter driving.

Dan Hutchinson 08/05/2025 Dan Hutchinson 08/05/2025

Ski field boss hopes for snowball effect

Whakapapa Holdings Ltd has plans to “regrow” the popularity of snow sports after finally obtaining a concession to operate the ski field on Mt Ruapehu.

Dan Hutchinson 30/04/2025 Dan Hutchinson 30/04/2025

Whakapapa ski field’s future decided

The Department of Conservation’s Director-General, Penny Nelson, has granted Whakapapa Holdings Limited (WHL) a 10-year concession to operate Whakapapa ski field.