Polynesians first to discover Antarctica, not news to Māori
Study reveals Polynesians the first to discover frozen continent in the seventh century.
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Scott Base makeover: PM gets sneak peek; vows to visit frozen continent
Ardern praises scientific work and reveals she is a Shackleton fan.
NZ Antarctic tourism to double with arrival of new cruise ship
The 2022 cruise calendar shows 'a significant increase in visitations' to the Ross Sea.
'Very special project': Kiwi firm confirmed for $344 million Scott Base job
What it feels like to win a huge Antarctic contract: Leighs tells all.
Budget 2021: $344m boost for Scott Base makeover
A major redevelopment of Scott Base has received a near-$350m Budget boost.
Auckland's Motat puts hand up to house Erebus disaster memorial
The memorial is intended to pay tribute to the 237 passengers and 20 crew who died.
Budget 2021: $344m for Antarctica's Scott Base redevelopment
$300m has been announced to accelerate investment in low-carbon technology.
World's largest iceberg breaks off from Antarctica
Iceberg more than twice the size of Stewart Island has broken off from Antarctica.
'Overburdened, stressed': Museum staff allege 'authoritarian' management style
Long-serving director has full support of the museum board.
Trip a little light fantastic: Covid-busting flight to witness Aurora Australis 'spectacular'
Kiwis paid $1200-plus for night flight to Antarctica – and back.
Alleged rape claim on ship full of women scientists
The group of 76 women scientists took a leadership trip to Antarctica.
Extremely rare whale spotted for first time in 5 years
The last sighting of the whale was five years ago.
Stunning images of a frozen continent
Niwa releases amazing images from a 6-week scientific voyage to Antarctica.
'Iconic' piece of NZ Antarctica history fetches $40,000
Antarctica workhorse returns after two decades on the ice.
Wallet lost in Antarctica 50 years ago returned
Grisham's wallet was gone for so long at the bottom of the world he forgot all about it.
'Iconic' Antarctica vehicle under the hammer
The unique vehicle has returned after a lifetime working on the white continent.
New Zealand scientists to study sperm whales in Antarctic voyage
NIWA will embark on its third voyage studying the elusive creature.
Covid on every continent as first cases reported in Antarctica
Research base confirms 36 new infections, including 26 members of the Chilean army.
Perfect places: Where Lorde went in Antarctica
The Kiwi pop-star on the "most rock and roll moment" of her life.
'Dazzling' Antarctica: Lorde recalls the 'coolest thing' that ever happened to her
The music star's trip to Antarctica inspired the name of her next album.
Richard Waugh: 41 years since Erebus was imprinted on nation's memory
Opinion: With 257 fatalities, it's the worst aviation accident in the Southern Hemisphere.
On the ice: Details of Lorde's Antarctic adventure revealed
The singer spent six days on the continent.
Lorde surprises fans with her first book
It might not be an album, but Lorde has announced she has a new project out soon.
Antarctic stories come to life in Christchurch through audio tour
Scientists, artists, experts and locals all share their stories throughout the tour.
Largest Antarctic ozone hole in years: What will it mean for NZ?
The ozone hole over Antarctica is at its widest and deepest in years. Will that affect us?
Kiwi company launches Antarctic flight to Southern Lights
Coinciding with the Autumnal equinox, the flight will reach the edge of the Antarctic.
Mummified penguin as 'old as Genghis Khan' in Antarctic melt
Researchers were shocked by the age of the 'fresh looking' preserved penguins.
In from the cold: No quarantine for Antarctica returnees as continent declared Covid-free
No quarantine could save Christchurch's $200m gateway industry.
Antarctica is still free of Covid-19. Can it stay that way?
At McMurdo Station, workers carried out a drill - mask-wearing and social distancing.
Visit New Zealand's ultimate backyard escape: Antarctica
It's time to explore these extremely exotic, but undeniably Kiwi locations.
'Doomsday' glacier melting from the inside
Channels around the Thwaites glacier are melting the massive ice shelf with warm water.
Qantas to fly travel-starved Aussies to Antarctica
'There is no passport or luggage needed for an Antarctica Flight.'
NZ's efforts to prevent Covid-19 from reaching Antarctica
Antarctica NZ will reduce personnel flying south and all will isolate for 14 days.