Podcast: Detour Antarctica

Ice ice babies: The secret Antarctic pregnancy race

The two dictators and their push for the first child born in the snow.

Antarctica: The madhouse at the end of the world

"People who go mad in the Antarctic tend to go mad in similar ways."

Kiwis 'exposed to radiation' at leaky Antarctic plant

More than 300 tonnes of radioactive rubble was shipped off the continent.

Guinness rewrites record book after clash over Antarctic exploits

New rules for records introduced amid criticism of skier.

Fiery truck and ute crash in Canterbury, emergency services rush to scene

Police say there appear to be serious injuries.

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The director general of the BBC resigns over documentary edit

The director general of the BBC has resigned after a row over the editing of a documentary about US President Donald Trump. Video \ Panorama

How a rural bootcamp is boosting mental health

'Once you start chewing the fat after the workout, people start talking about anything.'

Fire crews face ongoing battle to contain Tongariro National Park blaze

The large fire in the Central Plateau broke out on Saturday, triggering evacuations.

Luxon to face questions on Govt’s new meth crackdown

The Prime Minister will speak with Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking at 7.37am.

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'Change the game': Why these childhood mates bought a motel

At 27, their industry experience is 'next to none', but they say they have lots to offer.