Podcast: Detour Antarctica

Ice ice babies: The secret Antarctic pregnancy race

The two dictators and their push for the first child born in the snow.

Antarctica: The madhouse at the end of the world

"People who go mad in the Antarctic tend to go mad in similar ways."

Kiwis 'exposed to radiation' at leaky Antarctic plant

More than 300 tonnes of radioactive rubble was shipped off the continent.

Guinness rewrites record book after clash over Antarctic exploits

New rules for records introduced amid criticism of skier.

Fishing backlash victory: Jones scraps marlin bycatch plan but wider battle looms

The proposal would have allowed commercial boats to keep and sell marlin bycatch.

Ed Sheeran concert-goers warned after fans left waiting for 2am buses

A family heading to North Shore said no extra buses were put on from Britomart last night.

Auckland swimmers warned off as wastewater still leaves many beaches unsafe

More than 20 Auckland beaches remain under 'do not swim' black flags.

Afternoon quiz: What country of over 150 million people has never won an Olympic medal?

Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

The Queenstown paradox: More homes are being built, but fewer are being lived in

Buildings are going up at a faster rate in the region than almost anywhere in the country.

‘He’ll probably get eaten, Tom’: Orca surround late-night Oriental Bay swimmer

Department of Conservation says orca often hunt stingrays in Wellington Harbour.

Donor conception gap: Why families need help long after fertility treatment

More than 3600 New Zealanders were donor conceived as of November 2024.

Onehunga shooting: Offenders still at large as victim fights for life in hospital

Police urge anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage from 11am yesterday to contact them.