New ZealandClimate change: Will this vast Antarctic ice sheet reach tipping point?Kiwi scientists in effort to reveal whether 2C may push vast ice sheet past tipping point.09 Nov 04:19 AM
TravelNew Zealand's new Antarctic base to be built in TimaruThe space-age structures will be visible from the shore front in Timaru.04 Nov 10:24 PM
New ZealandWhat 'fast ice' could tell us about Antarctica and climate changeNZ scientists are venturing to a remote part of Antarctica to gain crucial new insights.30 Oct 10:38 PM
TravelOpen call for polar explorers to join adventure travel groupAn adventure travel company is calling for applicants on a world-first expedition.21 Oct 01:30 AM
TravelMad Max on Ice: Antarctic traverse team prepare for world's toughest roadyIt's two weeks in either direction, towing 60 tons of equipment.08 Oct 03:02 AM
TravelCan a sexy, nuclear-powered superyacht help save Antarctica?The best thing you can do for the planet? Not buy a superyacht.30 Sep 09:17 PM
TravelAntarctic Explorers reunion put on ice by lockdownThe explorers were among the last to travel the continent by dog sled.18 Aug 06:56 AM
New ZealandSqueeze on MIQ spaces as Government increases its own allocationA dwindling supply of rooms is aggravating the situation.11 Aug 04:23 AM
New ZealandAntarctic Leopard seal seen on beach in WellingtonDOC said the seal appeared in good condition and was likely just having a rest.09 Aug 10:28 PM
TravelScott Base Hotel: Is NZ building a luxury polar lodge?It's the kind of experience that tourists cannot buy. Not yet, at least.06 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAir Force in high-risk medical evacuation from AntarcticaThe crew used night-vision goggles to land the aircraft in the dark on the ice runway.12 Jul 08:21 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuThe Māori vision of Antarctica's futureNY Times: Māori may have reached Antarctica first, but it's what lies ahead that matters.08 Jul 05:00 AM
New Zealand'The edge of what's possible': Kiwi attempting first unsupported crossing of AntarcticaThe journey is expected to take about 110 days.07 Jul 07:29 PM
New ZealandScientists confirm Antarctica's hottest-ever temperatureAntarctica's just-confirmed new record high of 18.3C is an average Auckland day in March.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandYou call this cold? Antarctica plunges to -81.7C as polar blast, rain set to hit NZThe rain is expected to hit the country this weekend.17 Jun 01:46 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandObituary: Vonnie Cave remembered for photography, gardeningVonnie Cave was a renowned gardener, photographer, author and traveller.11 Jun 05:00 PM
KahuPolynesians first to discover Antarctica, not news to MāoriStudy reveals Polynesians the first to discover frozen continent in the seventh century.09 Jun 01:45 AM
New ZealandScott Base makeover: PM gets sneak peek; vows to visit frozen continentArdern praises scientific work and reveals she is a Shackleton fan.26 May 05:00 AM
TravelNZ Antarctic tourism to double with arrival of new cruise shipThe 2022 cruise calendar shows 'a significant increase in visitations' to the Ross Sea.26 May 02:44 AM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'Very special project': Kiwi firm confirmed for $344 million Scott Base jobWhat it feels like to win a huge Antarctic contract: Leighs tells all.21 May 05:25 AM
New ZealandBudget 2021: $344m boost for Scott Base makeoverA major redevelopment of Scott Base has received a near-$350m Budget boost.20 May 02:48 AM
New ZealandAuckland's Motat puts hand up to house Erebus disaster memorialThe memorial is intended to pay tribute to the 237 passengers and 20 crew who died.20 May 02:07 AM
New ZealandBudget 2021: $344m for Antarctica's Scott Base redevelopment$300m has been announced to accelerate investment in low-carbon technology.20 May 02:00 AM
WorldWorld's largest iceberg breaks off from AntarcticaIceberg more than twice the size of Stewart Island has broken off from Antarctica.20 May 01:53 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Overburdened, stressed': Museum staff allege 'authoritarian' management styleLong-serving director has full support of the museum board.11 May 05:00 PM
TravelTrip a little light fantastic: Covid-busting flight to witness Aurora Australis 'spectacular'Kiwis paid $1200-plus for night flight to Antarctica – and back.20 Mar 04:43 PM
WorldAlleged rape claim on ship full of women scientistsThe group of 76 women scientists took a leadership trip to Antarctica.08 Mar 01:24 AM
New ZealandExtremely rare whale spotted for first time in 5 yearsThe last sighting of the whale was five years ago.07 Mar 09:23 PM
New ZealandStunning images of a frozen continentNiwa releases amazing images from a 6-week scientific voyage to Antarctica.21 Feb 12:16 AM
New Zealand'Iconic' piece of NZ Antarctica history fetches $40,000Antarctica workhorse returns after two decades on the ice.20 Feb 02:03 AM
WorldWallet lost in Antarctica 50 years ago returnedGrisham's wallet was gone for so long at the bottom of the world he forgot all about it.06 Feb 07:06 AM
New Zealand'Iconic' Antarctica vehicle under the hammerThe unique vehicle has returned after a lifetime working on the white continent.04 Feb 09:47 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand scientists to study sperm whales in Antarctic voyageNIWA will embark on its third voyage studying the elusive creature.29 Dec 07:35 PM
WorldCovid on every continent as first cases reported in AntarcticaResearch base confirms 36 new infections, including 26 members of the Chilean army.22 Dec 05:15 PM
