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.

'Massive event': Orca pod thrills crowds along Wellington coast

Michael Lanzensberger filmed the creatures hunting stingrays on Anzac Day.

Premium Kiwi olive oil company collapses after 27 years, putting local industry at risk

Its former growers now face 'a disheartening choice'.

Grandmother’s anger after buses refuse student who forgot wallet

Auckland Transport says drivers should not leave children behind, fare or not.

‘Trusted NZ lieutenant’ jailed over $833k cold-call fraud

The trio deliberately targeted elderly victims, gaining remote access to their computers.

Letter from a childhood friend: David Attenborough writes to Taupō centenarian

Attenborough turns 100 on May 8.

Coroner flags possible ‘adverse comment’ in Abbey Caves death findings as inquiry ends

The council knew the caves could flood without warning but kept no flood data.

Drone footage captures orcas on stingray hunt

Thrilled onlookers could be seen running along the sand and over rocks as the whales cruised Wellington's south coast. Video / Michael Lanzensberger

'Washed-up politician': Ardern explains why she chose Sydney as her new home

The former prime minister spoke about the reason behind her resignation.