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Dan Hutchinson 25/07/2025 Dan Hutchinson 25/07/2025

Is it falling or flying?

Sitting on the edge of a plane door, 5km in the air, with a guy called Gareth strapped to my back, I’m thinking ‘How the flying fox did I get myself into this situation?’

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 26/06/2025 Dan Hutchinson 26/06/2025

At peace with nature

Life is a series of changing seasons and Matariki and the winter solstice is a perfect time to remember those and what has passed, celebrate what we have and reflect on the future.

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.