Sports codes should consider the needs of migrants if they want to attract players and supporters, says a new report by sociologist Professor Paul Spoonley.

Kids deserve fat skis too. Kingswood's new kids' range brings the company's hand-made, bamboo-core skis to little people.

"There are no compromises," says founder and ski maker Alex Herbert. "They're like adult skis for kids."

Today, the multi-million dollar Hilton Lake Taupo officially opened its doors to guests. The deluxe hotel is located on New Zealand’s stunning North Island and offers 113 deluxe guest rooms, suites and apartments.

Taupo District Councils TKMP committee have agreed to lease a portion of land to the Alpine Sports Trust so they can progress their plans to build an Ice Rink in Taupo. The lease will be for around one hectare of land on Centennial Drive, bordering the ETA.

Bodywall, a New Zealand designed and manufactured health and fitness system is set to transform the way people look after themselves according to enthusiasts who have trialled the system.

Recent snowfalls in the last two weeks have been icing on the cake for what continues to be an excellent ski season at Broken River Ski Area.

Lake Wanaka brought a successful winter season to a close at the weekend with all four resorts, Treble Cone, Snow Park NZ, Cardrona Alpine Resort and Snow Farm, reporting excellent visitor numbers, great snow conditions throughout and many successful world-class events.

-Outstanding Spring snow and conditions also brings hot Spring lift pass deal-

Mt Ruapehu's record season gets even better with the ski area announcing it will be open until Labour Day (Monday 26 October).

The Treble Cone Triple Comp is back this year and better than ever. The two-day, three part ski and snowboard event taking place on September 26 and 27 at Treble Cone Alpine Resort aims to cover all major disciplines of skiing and snowboarding.

Researchers at the University of Otago, Christchurch have just embarked on a unique project investigating oxygen levels in skiers at the Mt Hutt Ski Area.