New ZealandAntarctic evacuation under wayPassengers aboard the Akademik Shokalskiy are now being evacuated from the research ship that has been stuck in Antarctic sea ice for more than a week.02 Jan 07:15 AM
New ZealandAntarctic rescue: Chopper use plannedPassengers on board a research ship that has been trapped in Antarctic ice for a week are expected to be rescued by helicopter, officials say.31 Dec 05:30 AM
New ZealandRescue ship forced to turn backA rescue icebreaker sent to retrieve more than 70 people on a marooned research ship in the Antarctic sea ice has been forced to turn around after coming within 19km of the vessel.30 Dec 05:52 AM
New ZealandStranded scientists keep workingKiwi ornithologist Kerry-Jayne Wilson's fourth day stranded on a ship trapped by pack ice in Antarctica started with news that rescue could still be days away.29 Dec 02:30 AM
New ZealandRescue icebreaker making progressA rescue icebreaker is making steady progress zig-zagging through ice to rescue an ice-trapped ship in Antarctica with 74 people on board, including six New Zealanders.28 Dec 10:49 PM
New ZealandSetback for stranded KiwisA ship trapped by heavy sea ice in Antarctica with 74 people on board, including six Kiwis, will not be rescued until tomorrow night at the earliest.28 Dec 04:11 AM
New ZealandIcebreaker heads for stranded KiwisAn icebreaker is expected to reach a stranded Antarctic research ship with six Kiwis on board late tonight.27 Dec 02:23 AM
New ZealandIce-stranded Kiwis happy despite stormA New Zealand scientist stranded on board a ship stuck in thick pack ice in Antarctica has reassured family back home that all is well.26 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandTrapped Kiwis await rescueFour Kiwis are on a stricken ship that spent most of Christmas Day trapped in thick ice in Antarctica.25 Dec 04:30 PM
RoyalsSouth Pole trek soldiers hail Prince HarryPrince Harry has been praised by his brave band of wounded soldiers as they received a heroes' welcome after returning from a "crazy" South Pole adventure.23 Dec 07:42 PM
New ZealandNo Kiwis on board in Antarctic chopper crash landingNo New Zealanders were on board a helicopter which crash landed in Antarctica early yesterday morning, it has been revealed.02 Dec 09:51 PM
New ZealandNZ marine reserve bid blockedA New Zealand-US bid to establish the world's largest marine reserve in Antarctica is understood to have been blocked by China, Russia and Ukraine.01 Nov 04:12 AM
New ZealandSolving riddle of giant ice streamsFor decades, scientists have observed how giant ice streams have flowed out of West Antarctica, eventually feeding the frozen continent's largest ice shelf.29 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandTalks to resume over Ross SeaThe world's biggest marine reserve in Antarctica may have to be given an expiry date to get countries with interests in the prized waters to agree to it.20 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandCalls for conservation in Antarctic watersNew Zealand has reiterated calls to protect waters south of the country from overfishing ahead of an anticipated setback next week.19 Oct 11:37 PM
New ZealandMcCully tells of close call on flightMurray McCully says an inquiry is expected after a flight to Antarctica carrying 117 passengers was forced to land in a whiteout after being cleared for landing.10 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandNZ scientists pick up Antarctic researchNew Zealand scientists will take over research operations in Antarctica as the United States withdraws its teams during the government shut-down.10 Oct 02:48 AM
New ZealandAntarctic air link should continueAntarctica New Zealand is confident the US shutdown won't affect its vital air link between NZ and Antarctica when operations are reduced.09 Oct 07:42 PM
New ZealandKiwis offer support to Americans on iceKiwis at Scott Base are offering support to neighbouring McMurdo base as it runs out of money because of the US government shutdown.09 Oct 05:18 AM
WorldUS shutdown: Antarctic work on iceThe US federal government shutdown is reaching all the way down to the South Pole.09 Oct 12:04 AM
New ZealandPlane circles for two and a half hours before Antarctica landingAn Air Force plane carrying 117 passengers, including Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully, had to circle for two and a half hours before landing at Antarctica in bad weather tonight.07 Oct 06:12 PM
New ZealandWant to know state of the planet? Count penguinsAs key indicators of climate change, penguins serve a crucial role for scientists examining what fluctuations in the white continent mean for the rest of the world.27 Sep 05:30 PM
WorldPrince Harry on icePrince Harry has spent the night in a giant freezer to simulate the conditions he will face when he treks to the South Pole in November.17 Sep 08:10 PM
New ZealandClosing ozone hole may heat up Antarctica - researcherThe ozone hole over New Zealand is closing, but it may warm up Antarctica which could then affect the West Coast and Canterbury Plains, a university researcher says.05 Sep 07:44 AM
New ZealandAntarctic reserve plan blocked by RussiaA New Zealand-led plan to create the largest marine reserve in the world in Antarctica has been blocked by Russia.16 Jul 10:29 PM
