Families of Erebus victims upset by protests over memorial
Today is the 42nd anniversary of the plane crash in Antarctica, in which 257 were killed.
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Action taken against protesters opposed to Erebus memorial in Auckland
Protesters have been occupying the site since February.
An Airbus A340 has made history, landing in Antarctica
A Portuguese charter airline has made history landing at Wolf Fang runway, Antarctica.
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New Zealand's new Antarctic base to be built in Timaru
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Open call for polar explorers to join adventure travel group
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Mad Max on Ice: Antarctic traverse team prepare for world's toughest roady
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Antarctic Explorers reunion put on ice by lockdown
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Squeeze on MIQ spaces as Government increases its own allocation
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Antarctic Leopard seal seen on beach in Wellington
DOC said the seal appeared in good condition and was likely just having a rest.
Scott Base Hotel: Is NZ building a luxury polar lodge?
It's the kind of experience that tourists cannot buy. Not yet, at least.
Air Force in high-risk medical evacuation from Antarctica
The crew used night-vision goggles to land the aircraft in the dark on the ice runway.
The Māori vision of Antarctica's future
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'The edge of what's possible': Kiwi attempting first unsupported crossing of Antarctica
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Scientists confirm Antarctica's hottest-ever temperature
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The rain is expected to hit the country this weekend.
Obituary: Vonnie Cave remembered for photography, gardening
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Polynesians first to discover Antarctica, not news to Māori
Study reveals Polynesians the first to discover frozen continent in the seventh century.
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
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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
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Extremely rare whale spotted for first time in 5 years
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