New ZealandHit film's maker back on iceAn Antarctica-based Kiwi whose documentary became a runaway global hit is back on the ice for another major project.20 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldAntarctica: Sir Ed's legend lives onNear the margin where Pram Point drops on to the McMurdo ice shelf stands a small shack, set against a dramatic and ever-changing Antarctic backdrop.20 Jan 12:28 AM
New ZealandScientists probe Antarctic ice sheetCall it extreme geology: a team of Kiwi scientists is venturing to a remote part of Antarctica to dig up ancient evidence of a warmer world.19 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldBig read: How to survive in AntarcticaSpending a night camping in the freezing conditions of Antarctica requires a whole new set of skills as Jamie Morton discovered.19 Jan 06:36 AM
New Zealand'Thermal undies' for dronesSewing "thermal undies" for a drone is just one way Kiwi scientists have overcome the extremes of Antarctica to capture the frozen continent's delicate plant-life from the air.17 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldExploring Antarctica: Welcome to Scott BaseHerald science reporter Jamie Morton is spending the next week in Antarctica and will be filing a regular diary from Scott Base. Here is his second entry.16 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldExploring Antarctica: Vast, frozen and 4000km awayFreezing wind storms. Temperatures plunging to -40C. Months of perpetual daylight or darkness. These brutal, barely imaginable conditions seem positively Martian.16 Jan 03:46 AM
New ZealandAntarctic diary: Preparing for the big chillHerald science reporter Jamie Morton will be filing regular stories from Antarctica's Scott Base over the next week, along with a daily diary entry. Here is his first.15 Jan 09:37 AM
WorldBenefits hidden deep in ice bergsMinerals released by giant icebergs capturing carbon is slowing the rate of global warming.12 Jan 08:33 PM
WorldPilot injured after fall in Antarctic crevasseA helicopter pilot is in a critical condition in Antarctica after falling down an icy crevasse and laying injured for at least two hours.12 Jan 07:50 PM
WorldIce station on the edge of the abyssA crack along the Antarctic ice is making its way towards an isolated research station, threatening to plunge the scientists into the frozen seas.09 Dec 07:59 PM
WorldCold warning from Antarctica's pastAnother major study has pointed to the alarming potential impact of climate change on the East Antarctic Ice Sheet - the vast "sleeping giant" of the frozen continent.26 Nov 10:04 PM
New Zealand50 years of airlift support flights to AntarcticaThe New Zealand Defence Force has marked 50 years of airlift support flights to Antarctica by delivering more than 3000kg of freight to the icy continent.24 Nov 06:57 AM
New ZealandWorking in coolest lab on planetFirstly, can you describe your research programme on the ice, how this project has been developed, and how many scientists are involved?09 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandAntarctic science: Sea ice and climate changeDr Craig Stevens is part of a team camping at McMurdo Sound to investigate why Antarctic sea ice is not shrinking at the same rate as Arctic sea ice.08 Nov 06:06 AM
New ZealandNZ scientists saddle up for 350km Antarctic road tripA bit of Kiwi ingenuity and an epic road trip will ultimately help a team of scientists understand how Antarctica's vast Ross Ice Shelf might respond to future warming.04 Nov 02:55 AM
New ZealandAntarctic sanctuaries project a step closerA New Zealand bid to establish the world's largest marine reserve in Antarctica is a step closer after China agreed to support the project.29 Oct 10:42 PM
New ZealandClimate study bad news for AntarcticaMajor Kiwi-led study paints a dire picture of Antarctica's future under climate change, with models simulating heavy ice loss under all but one scenario.15 Oct 05:06 AM
New ZealandThe Big Read: Climate change and the fate of AntarcticaIf the vast East Antarctic Ice Sheet melted, oceans would rise by 50 metres. This week, new scientific evidence will be presented that shows it's at risk.13 Sep 06:44 AM
WorldAntarctica would melt entirely if all fossil fuels burned, study findsA new study has found that if we burned all the fossil fuel on Earth, the Antarctic ice sheet would completely disappear.12 Sep 08:01 AM
New ZealandUnholy scientists losing their priestsThe "declining religiosity" of scientists working on the summer ice of Antarctica has ended a long-standing relationship with New Zealand priests.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandExplorer dies while on one last adventureAn Antarctic explorer who died while travelling with his wife in Machu Picchu has been remembered as a “remarkable and lovely man”.02 Jul 06:59 AM
New ZealandVast ecosystem discovered in iceResearch efforts and modern technology have revealed tens of thousands of new creatures we never knew could even survive on Antarctica.24 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFishing prosecutions a 'giant step forward'Prosecutions against illegal fishers who tangled with the New Zealand navy have been hailed as a “giant step forward” by Foreign Minister Murray McCully.21 Jun 06:19 AM
WorldIce-shelf ‘gone in five years'Antarctica's Larsen B ice-shelf is on course to disintegrate completely within the next five years, according to a study by US space agency Nasa.18 May 05:00 PM
WorldChina looming as major Antarctic playerThe Xuelong is Beijing's polar workhorse and made headlines in 2013 when its helicopter airlifted passengers from the ice-bound Akademik Shokalskiy.08 May 05:00 PM
TravelAntarctica: Explore the final frontierLuis Andres Henao investigates the South Pole travel industry and finds that tourists now far outnumber scientists.26 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSouthern expedition offered adventureI spent last week in the Auckland Islands, where only a few people get to go. DoC, the Navy and universities send people down a few times a year.09 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldThinning ice threat to sea levelResearchers find warm water eroding ice shelves in east and west Antarctica.17 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis aboard ship trapped in AntarcticaTwenty-six crew members on board an Australian-flagged fishing boat are trapped by ice in Antarctica, sparking a rescue bid by a New Zealand fishing vessel.13 Feb 02:32 AM
New ZealandChanges follow Antarctica plane dramaAir Force has changed its procedures following a difficult landing in near white-out conditions in Antarctica with a plane low on fuel and carrying 130 people.28 Jan 11:07 PM
