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.

'Cowardly attack': Public rush to help taxi driver assaulted on Christmas Day

Police are calling for more information.

Over 2000 wallabies controlled across Bay of Plenty this year

The cute critters cause massive economic and biodiversity problems for New Zealand.

Pillans Rd Bike Track gets stay of execution as council delays closure call

Pillans Rd Bike Track closure is on hold, as the council decides its fate.

Wellington and Lower Hutt beaches off-limits after wastewater discharges

All swim sites in the areas have been flagged by officials as unsafe to use.

From Budget cuts to Ikea hype: The big economic forces that shaped 2025

From empty lots to massive store openings, we unpack 2025's biggest stories in business.

Hitched: Horse-mad couple get married at Boxing Day races

Their celebration was shared with some 15,000 racegoers at Ellerslie today.

Double jolt: Aftershock rattles lower North Island after strong early-morning quake

The earlier 4.7 quake at 7.16am was felt from Wellington to Whanganui.

Afternoon quiz: How many times has Scott Dixon won the IndyCar Series?

Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.