territorial authority district in New Zealand's North Island
Head-turning luxury lodge on the horizon: An Aussie developer has revealed plans for a luxury lodge in an exclusive Queenstown gated subdivision ...
odt.co.nz/regions/queenstown/head-turning-luxury-lodge-horizon
5 fun activities for kids in New Zealand: Set sail on a doughnut boat across a colossal lake or let the kids depart on some intergalactic time travel on these ...
nzherald.co.nz/travel/5-fun-activities-for-kids-in-new-zealand/7547JX2GI5HUFDIVN3BDGRJB5Q/
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts gets $7m bailout from government: The operator has been told "this is the last chance saloon" and no more government money will be coming.
rnz.co.nz/news/political/511601/ruapehu-alpine-lifts-gets-7m-bailout-from-government
Māori group offers to buy both Ruapehu ski fields: Submissions on whether to grant a conservation concession to Pure Tūroa were published on Monday afternoon
newsroom.co.nz/2024/02/20/maori-group-offers-to-buy-both-ruapehu-ski-fields/
Paid articlePaid
'Final' Ruapehu ski bailout good money after bad - business owner says: Local business owners says good money is being thrown after bad, while the mayor says ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/511661/final-ruapehu-ski-bailout-good-money-after-bad-business-owner-says
Kāinga Ora scraps controversial housing development in ski town
oneroof.co.nz/news/kainga-ora-pulls-the-pin-on-large-mixed-housing-development-in-north-island-ski-town-45062
Oberon Quickshear: Taumarunui’s Floyde Neil wins A$20,000 for 20.65 seconds’ shearing
nzherald.co.nz/the-country/news/oberon-quickshear-taumarunuis-floyde-neil-wins-a20000-for-2065-seconds-shearing/MRNUK5Y3KVDOBAXOLIKNP7OWWA/
Unyoked off grid cabins are the most relaxing holiday ever: I spent two nights in an Unyoked off grid cabin in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park ...
malverngazette.co.uk/news/24172494.unyoked-off-grid-cabins-relaxing-holiday-ever/
Future of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts uncertain as buyer backs out: Ruapehu District's mayor says the withdrawal has put a major spanner in the works for the area and ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/508661/future-of-ruapehu-alpine-lifts-uncertain-as-buyer-backs-out
These 5-Star, Cold-Weather Destinations Make for Surprisingly Steamy Honeymoons: Maui and the Maldives maybe hot with lovebirds but ice cold destinations from ...
robbreport.com/travel/destinations/5-luxury-cold-weather-honeymoon-destinations-to-steam-things-up-1235511513/
Agreement to sell Tūroa side of Mt Ruapehu signed: A conditional agreement to sell the Tūroa side of Mt Ruapehu has been signed, with plans for Company Pure ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/agreement-to-sell-turoa-side-of-mt-ruapehu-signed/OJO3KU6ZUFGVDD53HLLMH4K3OM/
New Qantas safety video swoops in on Milford Sound: Qantas’ new onboard safety video features a peak of Milford Sound in New Zealand as well as 13 other ...
nzherald.co.nz/business/new-qantas-safety-video-swoops-on-milford-sound/YFRNDM4DMNC75LAH45NLVBPCNA/
National Park Village potential name change riles Tauranga business: Tauranga business Waimarino Adventure Park is worried the name change for National Park ...
nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/national-park-village-potential-name-change-riles-tauranga-business/RJCYUZI2HJEL3DG35WRC4H3MCU/
Tiny ski lodge for $150,000: Welcome to the town with ‘steals’ and ‘deals’: Agents say vendors in Ohakune are ready to meet the market.
oneroof.co.nz/news/tiny-ski-lodge-for-150-000-welcome-to-the-town-with-steals-and-deals-44885
Agreement to sell Turoa signed - Newsroom: The future of the Whakapapa field is less certain as key bidder backs away.
newsroom.co.nz/2024/02/03/agreement-to-sell-turoa-signed/
Train journeys in New Zealand the best way to see the country: New Zealand has been named the fourth best place to visit this year in the New York Times ’ iconic ...
nzherald.co.nz/travel/train-journeys-in-new-zealand-the-best-way-to-see-the-country/GYVHEX4RDRH3TGH24GOWMXHXXQ/
Heavy rain for parts of the North Island on Sunday: A front moving across the North Island from the west tomorrow will bring a period of heavy rain to many parts ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/507720/heavy-rain-for-parts-of-the-north-island-on-sunday
The eyes have it: 100 of the world’s cutest photos – as chosen by readers: A new exhibition explores the power of cuteness, and why it has become so significant ...
theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/jan/25/the-eyes-have-it-100-of-the-worlds-cutest-photos-as-chosen-by-readers
Best Beach 2024: New Zealand’s top 10 family beaches - how to vote for the winner
nzherald.co.nz/travel/best-beach-2024-new-zealands-top-10-family-beaches-how-to-vote-for-the-winner/4SY3KMWLHBEJBOQVTDPL3LCFZI/
Mount Ruapehu’s Ruapehu Alpine Lifts asset value ‘significantly lower’ than estimate, millions owed to creditors
nzherald.co.nz/nz/mount-ruapehus-ruapehu-alpine-lifts-asset-value-significantly-lower-than-estimate-millions-owed-to-creditors/7GZVSMMRLFHJLFKEOEODVBJHEE/
Works on State Highway 4 near Ruapehu rail viaduct will require two weeks of road closure
nzherald.co.nz/whanganui-chronicle/news/works-on-state-highway-4-near-ruapehu-rail-viaduct-will-require-two-weeks-of-road-closure/F53NIMQU6VAZBPPS66CTQTDFVI/
NZ’s Best Beach: Auckland’s Mission Bay is TVNZ’s Indira Stewart’s top pick: The Herald is searching for New Zealand’s Best Beach and we need your nominations ...
nzherald.co.nz/travel/nzs-best-beach-aucklands-mission-bay-is-tvnzs-indira-stewarts-top-pick/3AEOMIVAMRDRJOKZXUURZS646Y/
'Welcome to the top of the world' at Blue Duck Station: Country Life goes on the trail of the elusive whio at Blue Duck Station while learning about the efforts ...
rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/countrylife/audio/2018919707/welcome-to-the-top-of-the-world-at-blue-duck-station
Submissions flow on iwi bid to rename National Park village: It's not clear when Waimarino suddenly became just "National Park", but iwi are calling for the ...
rnz.co.nz/news/ldr/504565/submissions-flow-on-iwi-bid-to-rename-national-park-village
Five best places in Aus you’ve never heard of: Australia is a truly remarkable country.
news.com.au/travel/australian-holidays/the-five-best-places-in-australia-youve-never-heard-of/news-story/24a83a90af1fe88fcc805da4fbb2223b
Our biggest active volcano is due to blow again — what damage might it cause? 🔗 tinyurl.com/2rveehpc
Passengers in an 'uproar' after P&O cruise ship turned away from New Zealand, ruining couple's wedding
rnz.co.nz/news/national/503284/passengers-in-an-uproar-after-p-and-o-cruise-ship-turned-away-from-new-zealand-ruining-couple-s-wedding
Foxton tangi: Head Hunter in serious condition after falling off motorcycle on SH1 following William Hines’ funeral
nzherald.co.nz/nz/foxton-tangi-head-hunter-in-serious-condition-after-falling-off-motorcycle-on-sh1-following-william-hines-funeral/RNDUFJ3HRNHMNHJQKJU2LBICI4/
Southern Stars: From cheese lovers to nature lovers, the south of New Zealand has it all
nzherald.co.nz/sponsored-stories/southern-stars-from-cheese-lovers-to-nature-lovers-the-south-of-new-zealand-has-it-all/3NQ376AERRG7XFF6BEKNTBAPII/
This legendary New Zealand hotel is an attraction in itself: Admiring one of the world’s most dramatic alpine landscapes from The Hermitage’s refurbished Aoraki ...
theage.com.au/traveller/reviews-and-advice/this-legendary-new-zealand-hotel-is-an-attraction-in-itself-20230908-p5e31a.html
National Park name change gets traction after 100 years: The New Zealand Geographic Board is starting public consultation to rename the town Waimarino
newsroom.co.nz/pro/page/national-park-name-change-gets-traction-after-100-years
Insane waterhole is massive Aussie secret: It might just be Australia’s best kept secret — the most beautiful body of water I’ve ever swum in and not a soul in ...
news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/travel-stories/stunning-waterholes-in-australias-top-end-you-have-to-visit/news-story/ea93a63f476bb04d3948e8c6fde241b7
Young Auckland woman diagnosed with 3 different cancers to walk the length of NZ: After battling 3 gynaecological cancers, Kate Wightman wants to make a ...
nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/young-auckland-woman-diagnosed-with-3-different-cancers-to-walk-the-length-of-nz/S6OZ65D2TJHPVN2QJBTUCRYGVA/
The Front Page: The week’s top stories – Dodgy real estate deals, the Chateau Tongariro mess and the Costco effect
nzherald.co.nz/nz/the-front-page-the-weeks-top-stories-dodgy-real-estate-deals-the-chateau-tongariro-mess-and-the-costco-effect/ZT2DOJ77VBHPDHZIKTYOPKSVQY/
Nicola Toki’s wild and busy life in books: The Critters of Aotearoa author on her letter from Sir David Attenborough, the greatness of Michael King ...
thespinoff.co.nz/books/13-09-2023/nicola-tokis-wild-and-busy-life-in-books
New Zealand's 48 most in-demand DoC huts for summer: All we want for Christmas is a space in these top DoC huts.
nzherald.co.nz/travel/new-zealands-most-popular-bookable-doc-huts-for-summer-2023/LTXPW3EBKZBHJMLQHXFQ3RDHOA/
Great snow at Ruapehu not translating into bumper business: Skiers and snowboarders have enjoyed some of the best snow at Ruapehu in years ...
rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2018906777/great-snow-at-ruapehu-not-translating-into-bumper-business
Four killed and six others injured in weekend crashes: A teen killed in a Christchurch crash has been named, and emergency services have been responding to ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/496667/four-killed-and-six-others-injured-in-weekend-crashes
Ministers agree loan to private investors to save Ruapehu ski field: There's concern at a Cabinet decision, in the shadow of election, to increase its ...
newsroom.co.nz/page/ministers-agree-loan-to-private-investors-to-save-ruapehu-ski-field
White gold: central North Island businesses celebrate snow: Businesses in the ski towns of Ohakune and National Park say recent snowfalls have been a lifesaver - ...
rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/ninetonoon/audio/2018902855/white-gold-central-north-island-businesses-celebrate-snow
Critically injured person helicoptered to hospital after Ohakune crash: Another person suffered minor injuries.
nzherald.co.nz/whanganui-chronicle/news/critically-injured-person-helicoptered-to-hospital-after-ohakune-crash/CSXTET72KBDHFFCWHENNCE6C6Q/
Tourists blown away by Aussie swim hole: Aussies and tourists alike can’t stop raving about an “absolutely stunning” spot in Western Australia ...
news.com.au/travel/australian-holidays/aussies-and-tourists-rave-about-elephant-rocks-in-western-australia/news-story/4cc66861a53b96af826e4758c5dbb03b
Dashcam footage catches close call with hatchback and massive truck : A hatchback driver narrowly avoided a head-on collision with a truck.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/dashcam-footage-catches-close-call-with-hatchback-and-massive-truck/NQQTSB5SWZEXTICKJLB7OQMIMI/
Rangitikei electorate up for grabs, but do locals know their options? : Rangitīkei is the third largest electorate in the North Island, stretching from east of ...
rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2018904201/rangitikei-electorate-up-for-grabs-but-do-locals-know-their-options
Hidden gem just three hours from Sydney: Australia is full of beautiful beaches, but this hidden gem is “unlike any other” with its crystal clear ...
news.com.au/travel/australian-holidays/nsw-act/hidden-aussie-beach-located-in-booderee-national-park/news-story/da3cd9e70d1e2165f1ef1f91f7ded3e1
Airline climate goals could price Australia, NZ out of air connectivity say airports
nzherald.co.nz/travel/airline-climate-goals-could-price-australia-nz-out-of-air-connectivity-say-airports/E7H6G7TWYFHJVAUIA6XET2VH6I/
Two students missing on school camp: Two teenage students have gone missing while attending a school camp in the Northern Territory.
news.com.au/national/northern-territory/two-nt-students-missing-on-school-camp-in-top-end-national-park/news-story/e851cdd4c20c98595279a19fbfd52d48
Bay of Plenty crash: One person dead, two injured in late night crash on State Highway 2 in Pukehina
nzherald.co.nz/nz/bay-of-plenty-crash-one-person-dead-two-injured-in-late-night-crash-on-state-highway-2-in-pukehina/RW4NSQOIQ5BULEKL32AJNAFRNM/
Ōhakune fire at Kings motel - Six crews worked to put out ‘challenging’ blaze: Motel guests were woken by the fire alarm around 3am.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/ohakune-fire-at-commercial-property-six-fire-crews-working-to-put-out-challenging-blaze/Q4FVKHCN5ZGC5I5MBWHENMSU7U/
State Highway 1 between Taihape and Rangipo and State Highway 49 between Ohakune and Waiouru closed
nzherald.co.nz/whanganui-chronicle/news/state-highway-1-between-taihape-and-rangipo-and-state-highway-49-between-ohakune-and-waiouru-closed/LR6BC5L2NVHVXO6YTVKSFSSH6Q/
People flock to Ohakune for winter school holiday fun but some businesses left in the cold
nzherald.co.nz/whanganui-chronicle/news/people-flock-to-ohakune-for-winter-school-holiday-fun-but-some-businesses-left-in-the-cold/JABSIEM4UBHIVPJSTWATTZ6FJM/
Tripologist: How much time do you need on your passport to visit NZ?: I’m planning to travel to New Zealand but I would only have four months left on my passport ...
smh.com.au/traveller/reviews-and-advice/tripologist-how-much-time-do-you-need-on-your-passport-to-visit-nz-20230731-p5dsm3.html
Rising star: Elijah Pue: His mayoral hopes were dashed in 2022, but Elijah Pue is determined to return to the political arena when the time is right and serve ...
rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/rising-stars/audio/2018897181/rising-star-elijah-pue
‘Screaming’: Croc mauls man, swimmers flee: Dozens of tourists have fled the waters of a Northern Territory national park swimming hole after it’s believed ...
news.com.au/technology/science/animals/swimmers-flee-nt-swimming-hole-as-man-attacked-by-crocodile/news-story/60850d1343025831301587efdde43349
Top 5 of the safest countries in the world for your next adventure: The 2023 Global Peace Index ranks the most peaceful countries in the world
forbesindia.com/article/lifes/top-5-of-the-safest-countries-in-the-world-for-your-next-adventure/87011/1
Don McGlashan: Heading out to NZ's 'windswept halls': NZ Music legend Don McGlashan is set to embark on a 18-date tour of Aotearoa across August ...
rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/music101/audio/2018893846/don-mcglashan-heading-out-to-nz-s-windswept-halls
The Detail: Gang towns, Prigozhin, and single-use plastics: The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered ...
newsroom.co.nz/page/the-week-in-detail-gang-towns-prighozin-and-single-use-plastics
El Niño combined with global warming means big changes for NZ’s weather: El Niño is officially here, according to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric ...
rnz.co.nz/news/world/491917/el-nino-combined-with-global-warming-means-big-changes-for-nz-s-weather
Don McGlashan: Heading out to NZ's 'windswept halls': NZ Music legend Don McGlashan is set to embark on a 18-date tour of Aotearoa across August ...
rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/music101/audio/2018893846/don-mcglashan-heading-out-to-nz-s-windswept-halls
Millions flocks there each year and eerily, many people have died or vanished. Full story: https://bit.ly/3JjczTD
Tourist falls to death at popular attraction: A man has fallen to his death at the most treacherous national park in America.
news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/man-falls-to-death-at-grand-canyon-viewing-platform/news-story/54334ca9fc70b61296ef5f997f4a240e
Life under the shadow of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts: A government bail-out will keep the skifields open this winter, but businesses have been living with a question ...
rnz.co.nz/programmes/the-detail/story/2018895948/life-under-the-shadow-of-ruapehu-alpine-lifts
Europe's answer to New Zealand offers crowd-free wilderness without the costly flight
inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/travel/southern-norway-europe-new-zealand-crowd-free-wilderness-2424719
Ruapehu users to decide fate of mountain: The value assigned to each life pass holder means they are kingmakers in upcoming vote.
newsroom.co.nz/pro/page/ruapehu-users-to-decide-fate-of-mountain
Paid articlePaid DoC to be given copy of seismic report on Chateau Tongariro: The historic hotel has been closed indefinitely.
nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/doc-to-be-given-copy-of-seismic-report-on-chateau-tongariro/OZ4HMTI5ORAVFEJCHM3LY2EDZA/
The Detail: The wallabies threatening a national park: Wallabies are hopping closer to one of our most precious national parks. Have we got the tools to stop ...
newsroom.co.nz/podcast-the-detail/page/the-wallabies-threatening-a-national-park
Ruapehu hapū warn Govt against selling ski fields without consulting Māori: War chief Te Peehi Tūroa fought off raiders before – now his descendants vow to fight ...
newsroom.co.nz/pro/page/ruapehu-hapu-warn-govt-against-selling-ski-fields-without-consulting-maori
Paid articlePaid How an everyday Māori cookbook brings the past into the future: This newly-awarded cookbook should be as much of a staple in any New Zealand cookbook collection ...
thespinoff.co.nz/kai/18-05-2023/how-an-everyday-maori-cookbook-brings-the-past-into-the-future
Department of Conservation to file $100m contingency claim to remediate Ruapehu skifields
newsroom.co.nz/pro/page/conservation-dept-can-file-100m-contingency-claim-to-remediate-ruapehu-skifields
Chateau Tongariro's earthquake resilience still being assessed: The Chateau Tongariro hotel looks unlikely to reopen its doors any time soon while its earthquake ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/490503/chateau-tongariro-s-earthquake-resilience-still-being-assessed
Cabinet set to break up Ruapehu ski fields for sale to investors: Two NZ consortiums are officials' preferred bidders for the insolvent Turoa and Whakapapa ...
newsroom.co.nz/page/ruapehu-skifield-separation-looks-likely
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts' future still unclear: The voluntary administrator was "optimistic" it would open for business this season but said there was a lot of work ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/488703/ruapehu-alpine-lifts-future-still-unclear
Lifetime pass holders hope to crowdfund millions to save Ruapehu skifields: Ruapehu Skifields Stakeholders Association has taken inspiration from the successful ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/488598/lifetime-pass-holders-hope-to-crowdfund-millions-to-save-ruapehu-skifields
Shearing: Taumarunui brothers set Merino World Records: Floyde Neil set a new solo record, plus established a two-stand record with brother Levi.
nzherald.co.nz/the-country/news/shearing-taumarunui-brothers-set-merino-world-records/QWBW5UYHBRDORDWYMIDID3NO5E/
First bid on the table for part of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts: A new entity wants to set up a publicly owned company to buy the Turoa skifield on Mount Ruapehu and its ...
rnz.co.nz/news/business/487263/first-bid-on-the-table-for-part-of-ruapehu-alpine-lifts
Ohakune courthouse still closed due to health, safety and security worries: People attending monthly sittings at a central North Island courthouse could be ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/487892/ohakune-courthouse-still-closed-due-to-health-safety-and-security-worries
Giant carrot rocket launching in Ohakune: A carrot rocket that is over five metres tall will be launched in Ohakune this weekend.
nzherald.co.nz/whanganui-chronicle/news/giant-carrot-rocket-launching-in-ohakune/QZU3C5OUORCXHFRB6XNE4KTXMY/
Despite troubles, Mt Ruapehu keeps its cool for next ski season: The intention is to have both Turoa and Whakapapa operating for 2023.
nzherald.co.nz/whanganui-chronicle/news/despite-troubles-mt-ruapehu-keeps-its-cool-for-next-ski-season/WIABYNZ52JFXVHDWWKBVW7DDUU/
Grand Chateau Tongariro to close permanently on 5 February: The Grand Chateau Tongariro will close permanently from Sunday 5 February.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/483389/grand-chateau-tongariro-to-close-permanently-on-5-february
Dog shot in Taumarunui after harassing cattle : 'Shooting a dog is always the last resort for animal control officers.'
nzherald.co.nz/whanganui-chronicle/news/dog-shot-in-taumarunui-after-harassing-cattle/SSTJS3GLTVEE3GM3E2HLJV2Z7Y/
New to NewsWall?
Sign up now to get your own personalized news!
Trending topics