Latest fromAntarctica

Experts urged to find way of preventing Antarctic disaster
Murray McCully has urged experts meeting in Wellington to recommend ways of preventing a tourist boat disaster from ever happening in Antarctica.

Weather postpones Erebus crash site memorial
A memorial trip to the crash site of the 1979 Mt Erebus air disaster has been postponed tonight after strong winds prevented helicopters from landing.

Erebus trip may not go ahead - Pero
Concerns over Mike Pero's planned Erebus charter flight have forced the businessman to reconsider going ahead with the trip.

Daughter of Erebus victim: Pero's flight in 'poor taste'
The daughter of one of the Erebus disaster victims has criticised Mike Pero's charter flight to the crash site as in "poor taste".

Air NZ, PM were not against Erebus flight - Pero
Mike Pero says John Key gave him no negative feedback about his plan for a charter flight for families of Erebus victims, but the prime minister says details of the flight were not discussed.

Air NZ Erebus apology 'proper thing to do'
The man who apologised over the Cave Creek disaster says Air NZ should have apologised for the Erebus air crash years ago.

Spy drones on NZ defence wish list
EXCLUSIVE: Robotic "drone" spy planes flying by remote control could be used to patrol New Zealand's waters.

Air NZ Erebus memorial 'publicity stunt'
The father of a man who died in the Mt Erebus disaster says a plan to fly victims' families back to the site is a publicity stunt.

<i>Jim Salinger:</i> Arnie's right on global warming
Rising sea levels support Schwarzenegger's bold greenhouse gas reduction target.