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'Burden on top of a burden': Small town still reeling from big job losses
Mill closures wiped out 230 high-paid jobs across the region and hit the town hard.
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Long days and freezing nights in search of the perfect photo
The magic happens in the 'blue hour' just before dawn.
Has school holiday boredom struck already? Head to Ruapehu this winter
Pack your winter gear for Ruapehu.
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.
Auckland scientist’s death on Mt Ruapehu a ‘freak accident’ climbing with friends
Wednesday Davis died on Saturday after falling while climbing Mt Ruapehu.
Receivers issue latest update on Ruapehu Alpine Lifts
Buyer must strike a deal with the Crown to agree to continue to operate giant skifield.
Former Ruapehu Alpine Lifts boss confident of making a profit
Dave Mazey disagrees with Government concerns over Whakapapa's commercial viability.
Mount Ruapehu’s Whakapapa skifield not commercially sustainable, Cabinet warned
A number of bidders are aiming to take over the skifield's assets.
Former RAL boss bids for Whakapapa skifield
Dave Mazey says he wants to ensure Whakapapa’s survival.
Whakapapa, Tūroa reveal 2024 season pass prices as skifields go it alone
Lower-mountain and long-term passes, can the new operators make the ski season work?
Skifield reveals prices for former life-pass holders
Pure Tūroa says ski passes will go on sale on April 15.
DoC approves decade-long Ruapehu deal to save ski season 'for years to come'
DoC gives the local Ohakune business collective the green light for the 2024 ski season.
Ruapehu infrastructure downward spiral could leave tourists out in cold
Mt Ruapehu’s two skifields are still surrounded by uncertainty as the ski season nears.
Skifield 'viable but risky' business
Dave Mazey says Whakapapa could be a commercial success.
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.
Public hearings to begin for Pure Tūroa's ski field bid
There were 481 submissions made to the Department of Conservation.
Future of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts uncertain as buyer backs out
Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton says the decision is frustrating for local businesses.
Buyer for insolvent Ruapehu Alpine Lifts skifield walks away
A buyer for the distressed skifield cites a short DoC licence, other factors in decision.
'Very stupid decision': Essential worker who took ski holiday during Covid lockdown sentenced
It's unlikely he would have been caught had he not tried to scam free ski passes.
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.
Avondale Jockey Club fire, National's violence strategy, and the US aid package for Ukraine | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 29, 2023
Fire crews battle early-morning blaze at Avondale Jockey Club, more resourcing and support needed for National's family and sexual violence strategy, and the US provides up to $250m of arms and equipment in its final aid package to Ukraine for 2023. Video / Newstalk ZB / AP / NZ Herald
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in June 2023?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.
Flurry of court claims for Ruapehu Alpine Lifts
The receiver's first report has been released today.
Iwi collective has plans to take over management of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts
'It was an opportunity for ngā iwi to put aside boundaries.'