WorldAntarctic experts gather in QueenstownExperts have gathered in Queenstown to discuss Antarctic ice sheets and how a fast-increasing human population may change the frozen continent's pristine wilderness.24 Apr 03:53 AM
WorldSucceeding where Scott failedAdventurer Ben Saunders reveals how he completed his dangerous and difficult mission to retrace the steps of Captain Scott's doomed expedition to the South Pole.25 Feb 12:15 AM
New ZealandYoung Kiwis take up Sir Peter Blake's environmental batonTwelve Kiwi youngsters have taken up the baton from the late Sir Peter Blake in his quest to preserve the Antarctic.07 Feb 03:57 AM
New ZealandStunning new Antarctic map publishedNew Zealand scientists have spent six years updating a seminal map of Antarctica completed by colleagues 50 years ago, and they hope it will help to unlock the degree and impacts of climate change.28 Jan 03:35 AM
New ZealandLeader of ill-fated Antarctic Expedition apologisesThe leader of the ill-fated Australasian Antarctic Expedition has apologised for the inconvenience caused to rescuers, while authorities estimate the bill could reach $2.6m.22 Jan 06:50 PM
New ZealandShip stuck in Antarctic ice arrives in NZThe Russian ship that became stuck in Antarctic ice for two weeks has sailed into a New Zealand harbour.13 Jan 10:16 PM
WorldTrapped Chinese vessel breaks through iceA Chinese ship that helped rescue passengers from a Russian vessel trapped in Antarctica only to get stuck in the ice itself has broken free.07 Jan 07:12 PM
New ZealandThird time's a charm? New ice rescueThe US Coast Guard has sent a heavy polar ice breaker to assist a trapped Russian research ship - and the vessel that attempted a rescue and got stuck in ice itself.05 Jan 09:54 PM
New ZealandUS vessel joins in rescueA US Coast Guard vessel will attempt to bash through the Antarctic ice trapping Russian research vessel Akademik Shokalskiy and the ship which had tried to rescue it.04 Jan 09:24 PM
New ZealandKiwis rescued from Antarctic iceAll 52 passengers, including six Kiwis, from a ship trapped in thick Antarctic ice, have been helicoptered off.02 Jan 08:22 PM
New ZealandAntarctic evacuation under wayPassengers aboard the Akademik Shokalskiy are now being evacuated from the research ship that has been stuck in Antarctic sea ice for more than a week.02 Jan 07:15 AM
New ZealandAntarctic rescue: Chopper use plannedPassengers on board a research ship that has been trapped in Antarctic ice for a week are expected to be rescued by helicopter, officials say.31 Dec 05:30 AM
New ZealandRescue ship forced to turn backA rescue icebreaker sent to retrieve more than 70 people on a marooned research ship in the Antarctic sea ice has been forced to turn around after coming within 19km of the vessel.30 Dec 05:52 AM
New ZealandStranded scientists keep workingKiwi ornithologist Kerry-Jayne Wilson's fourth day stranded on a ship trapped by pack ice in Antarctica started with news that rescue could still be days away.29 Dec 02:30 AM
New ZealandRescue icebreaker making progressA rescue icebreaker is making steady progress zig-zagging through ice to rescue an ice-trapped ship in Antarctica with 74 people on board, including six New Zealanders.28 Dec 10:49 PM
New ZealandSetback for stranded KiwisA ship trapped by heavy sea ice in Antarctica with 74 people on board, including six Kiwis, will not be rescued until tomorrow night at the earliest.28 Dec 04:11 AM
New ZealandIcebreaker heads for stranded KiwisAn icebreaker is expected to reach a stranded Antarctic research ship with six Kiwis on board late tonight.27 Dec 02:23 AM
New ZealandIce-stranded Kiwis happy despite stormA New Zealand scientist stranded on board a ship stuck in thick pack ice in Antarctica has reassured family back home that all is well.26 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandTrapped Kiwis await rescueFour Kiwis are on a stricken ship that spent most of Christmas Day trapped in thick ice in Antarctica.25 Dec 04:30 PM
RoyalsSouth Pole trek soldiers hail Prince HarryPrince Harry has been praised by his brave band of wounded soldiers as they received a heroes' welcome after returning from a "crazy" South Pole adventure.23 Dec 07:42 PM
New ZealandNo Kiwis on board in Antarctic chopper crash landingNo New Zealanders were on board a helicopter which crash landed in Antarctica early yesterday morning, it has been revealed.02 Dec 09:51 PM
New ZealandNZ marine reserve bid blockedA New Zealand-US bid to establish the world's largest marine reserve in Antarctica is understood to have been blocked by China, Russia and Ukraine.01 Nov 04:12 AM
New ZealandSolving riddle of giant ice streamsFor decades, scientists have observed how giant ice streams have flowed out of West Antarctica, eventually feeding the frozen continent's largest ice shelf.29 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandTalks to resume over Ross SeaThe world's biggest marine reserve in Antarctica may have to be given an expiry date to get countries with interests in the prized waters to agree to it.20 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandCalls for conservation in Antarctic watersNew Zealand has reiterated calls to protect waters south of the country from overfishing ahead of an anticipated setback next week.19 Oct 11:37 PM
