New ZealandHigh-tech ship hunting climate clues in NZ watersInternational scientific research ship JOIDES Resolution tackles Zealandia missions.04 Jan 04:18 AM
New ZealandNZ scientists set to drill vast ice sheetNZ-led expedition investigates how warming oceans could erode huge ice sheet.20 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldAntarctica discovery changes alien searchPlanets that were not even considered candidates to host alien life may be reanalysed.11 Dec 12:52 AM
WorldWatch: Starving polar bear hours from death"Soul-crushing" footage has emerged of a starving wild polar bear searching for food.08 Dec 10:23 PM
OpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Secret diary of Secret SantaCOMMENT: Steve Braunias reveals who's giving what to whom this Christmas.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandErebus hostess remembered at graveErebus crew member's widower supports call for national memorial.27 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFamilies upset at Erebus delayFamilies want a national Mt Erebus disaster memorial built before 2019's 40th anniversary.21 Nov 02:23 AM
New ZealandLack of sea ice hampers Antarctic expeditionA dramatic change in sea ice could hamper a major NZ scientific expedition in Antarctica.17 Oct 10:06 PM
WorldOnly two chicks survive breeding seasonA horrific breeding season left a penguin colony strewn with dead babies.14 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldUnusually warm weather affected race to South PoleUnusually warm weather affected Scott and Amundsen's race to the South Pole, study finds.12 Oct 04:15 AM
New ZealandNZ-led study aims to forecast next 'super-eruption'Scientists will model the risks of a future "super-eruption" in a new $8.2 million study.14 Sep 02:32 AM
New ZealandIt's official: Pluto mountains named after Sir EdMountain ranges on Pluto have been formally named after Sir Ed Hillary and Tenzing Norgay.11 Sep 11:02 PM
New ZealandLife under the ice? Antarctica's mysterious cavesHidden beneath the frozen surface of Antarctica lie warm caves that could harbour life.10 Sep 01:10 AM
New ZealandMethane discovery could change climate prioritiesKiwi scientists have helped unlock frozen secrets that change what we know about methane.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandScientific buoy goes rogue, charts new course for ChileA buoy measuring waves in the southern ocean has gone rogue and headed on a new journey.09 Aug 12:31 AM
New ZealandQ&A: Antarctica's new trillion-tonne icebergA Kiwi Antarctic scientist discusses the break-off of a trillion-tonne iceberg.13 Jul 12:43 AM
WorldIceberg six times size of Auckland about to break off AntarcticaIceberg will be among largest ever seen, containing about 1 trillion tonnes of ice.05 Jul 09:13 PM
WorldWinners and losers of Antarctica's great thawClimate change could help native species but also allow invasive species to gain foothold.29 Jun 09:04 PM
WorldWarming Antarctica becoming more hospitable to animalsNew habitats may open up for wildlife in warming Antarctica leading to some epic battles.28 Jun 10:59 PM
New ZealandScientists to probe Spain-sized ice shelfNZ scientists are preparing to probe the France-sized Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCentury-old polar samples yield new insightsCentury-old specimens collected by Scott's expedition yield fresh Antarctic insights.21 Jun 12:53 AM
New ZealandAntarctic storm: 'Like living in a wind tunnel'Scott Base staff spent the weekend locked down in furious "Condition-1" weather.19 Jun 05:31 AM
New ZealandCentury-old painting found in historic hutA 118-year-old watercolour painting has been found in a historic hut in Antarctica.12 Jun 10:39 PM
WorldAntarctica crack grows at alarming rateBy next week, an iceberg the size of the Auckland region could break free.31 May 07:32 PM
New ZealandBudget 2017: Millions more for Antarctic effortsMillions more dollars have gone into supporting New Zealand's work in Antarctica.25 May 04:03 AM
New ZealandBudget 2017: Cantabs get a boostTailored support in the Budget for family violence victims and struggling Cantabrians.25 May 03:45 AM
New ZealandKiwis join all-female Antarctic expeditionThree Kiwis are set to join an 80-strong, all-female expedition to Antarctica next year.19 May 02:47 AM
WorldNew crack in one of Antarctic ice shelvesScientists fear it's only a matter of time before a massive chunk breaks away.04 May 08:58 AM
New ZealandJamie Curry's Antarctic adventure a YouTube hitA YouTube series following vlogger Jamie Curry's Antarctic adventures has proven a hit.02 May 05:38 AM
New ZealandDrone pics lead to 3D Scott Base modelHundreds of images taken from the air have helped to recreate NZ base at Antarctica.25 Apr 05:30 AM
WorldCold snap: Incredible photos of AntarcticaA Wellington-based photographer captured breathtaking photos of Antarctica on his phone.23 Apr 11:39 PM
New ZealandFirst Tasman rower's 50% chance of deathFirst Tasman rower had no two-way radio communication once out of sight of land.07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandExplorer skis 5100km across AntarcticInternational explorer completes 57-day traverse of the Antarctic by kite ski.05 Apr 06:23 PM