WorldAntarctic sea ice hits its third-lowest winter peak on recordScientist says warmth from the ocean is mixing with water closest to Antarctica.30 Sep 08:42 PM
PremiumWorldFirst to ski Everest without oxygen: Polish climber’s daring descentAndrzej Bargiel reached Everest’s summit after a 16-hour climb from Camp IV.29 Sep 01:00 AM
PremiumAnalysisGiant penguin fossil unearthed on Taranaki coast sheds new light on extinctionThe fossil skull found in Taranaki is 31% longer than that of an emperor penguin.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandRNZAF rescues three from Antarctica in high-risk mid-winter medical evacuation06 Aug 02:11 AM
WorldLeopard seals sing nursery rhyme-like songs during breeding seasonMales sing underwater for up to 13 hours daily in a bid to attract a mate.01 Aug 01:22 AM
WorldAncient river landscapes under Antarctica may stabilise ice sheetLandscapes left by ancient rivers under Antarctic ice may impact ice loss rate study says.27 Jul 09:17 PM
New ZealandSearch resumes for missing West Coast tramper with storied pastRoy Arbon, a former Erebus recovery worker, featured in documentary The Scam.25 Jul 08:52 PM
New ZealandFears for missing West Coast tramper with remarkable life storyPolice are concerned for safety of 75-year-old missing near Greymouth.25 Jul 02:41 AM
Travel newsFrom Antarctica to Disney: Your next holiday starts hereNo matter your travel style, these special offers provide unique experiences.21 Jul 05:51 PM
New Zealand'Unprecedented' changes around Antarctic have implications for NZSea ice around Antarctica is in 'terminal decline', say scientists.08 Jul 04:55 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldCold war: Will great power rivalries eventually reach Antarctica?New York Times: Some observers see potential for future military risks.06 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldTeenage aviator detained after landing near AntarcticaEthan Guo, 19, was detained on King George Island near Antarctica.04 Jul 06:59 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldNear Antarctica, saltier seas mean less ice, study findsNew York Times: The study used data from satellites to track changes.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Surreal experience': Matariki rises as sun sets for six weeks in Antarctica's winterWorkers over-wintering on the frozen continent do so in almost complete darkness. 24 Jun 03:32 AM
Travel newsFive travel deals for your next holidayThese week's travel deals are too good to miss.23 Jun 05:00 PM
TravelWhere are the world’s best cruises? We asked a seasoned cruiserAccording to this expert, these five cruises explore the world’s best destinations.16 Jun 06:00 PM
TravelShe's visited every country on the planet solo - and there's only one she won't go back toJessica Nabongo visited 195 countries by the time she was 35. 19 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFrom Wairoa to being an Antarctica ice driver Corporal Brian Jane, 27, led the day-shift transport at McMurdo Station in Antarctica.12 May 03:20 AM
New ZealandFar North soldier-firefighter spends summer on frozen continentFar North soldier Nathan Laurie is back from 24/7 sunshine and -30C in Antarctica.07 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandHow sergeant's Antarctic posting became the experience of a lifetimeDefence Force Sergeant Cam Sproull of Ōhope watched orcas hunting just metres from shore.02 May 02:42 AM
Travel newsBe one of the first travellers to circumnavigate AntarcticaSay no to boring travel days with these new events.26 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldA huge iceberg broke off Antarctica – what scientists found under it startled themThe calving of the 30km iceberg revealed seafloor that had not received sun for decades.21 Mar 05:13 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTravel plans on cards as China proposes sending new Antarctic base via New Zealand A new Chinese base could mean more ship visits.13 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldWhy a massive iceberg could be a boon for Antarctic wildlifeThe iceberg A23a is more than twice the size of Greater London.04 Mar 07:16 PM
New ZealandHow Antarctica’s melting ice sheet could change NZ’s climateStudy suggests Antarctic meltwater may directly influence NZ's air and ocean temperatures.23 Feb 06:00 AM
TravelEnchanting escapes for big imaginations: 7 fairytale destinationsThey're like something straight from the pages of a storybook.19 Feb 06:00 AM
TravelHoliday of a lifetime: Should you visit Antarctica or the Arctic?Which pole is better? Sue Halliwell compares both and weighs in.13 Jan 06:00 AM
