World7.3-magnitude quake off AntarcticaA powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Antarctica, generating large waves but causing no injuries, seismic experts at Argentina's Orcadas base in Antarctica say.16 Jul 01:01 AM
New ZealandNZ-led plan for Antarctic reserve stallsA New Zealand-led plan to create the largest marine reserve in the world in Antarctica has stalled after two countries questioned the legal basis of the proposal.15 Jul 11:44 PM
WorldLittle room for high hopes in Ross Sea talksNew Zealand officials are tempering expectations ahead of make-or-break talks to establish the world's largest marine reserve in Antarctica this week.14 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandPicture special: Polar light showFor one of the harshest places on the planet, Antarctica in the winter does have its delights.05 Jul 05:30 PM
New Zealand-38deg at origin of polar blastIf you think it's going to be cold where you are this week - just remember it could be worse.19 Jun 01:32 AM
New ZealandIcy continent holds climate cluesThe closest most of us will get to Antarctica is nature documentaries like Frozen Planet - but the white continent's relevance to us and our future is far greater than we think.13 Jun 05:30 PM
WorldPhotos: Antarctica plane crashThree Canadian men who were in a plane that crashed into the upper slopes of one of Antarctica's highest mountains have officially been pronounced dead by a New Zealand coroner.12 Jun 09:32 PM
WorldCrash victims pronounced deadThree Canadian men who were in a plane that crashed into one of Antarctica's highest mountains have officially been pronounced dead by a NZ coroner.12 Jun 12:15 AM
New ZealandKiwi's Ross Sea doco on roll in USA Kiwi film-maker's efforts to highlight threats to "the last ocean" have been winning international laurels as pressure mounts on nations to protect the Ross Sea.09 Jun 05:30 PM
WorldFor penguins, swimming beats flying so walking is okayPenguins can move underwater with the speed of a swallow or swift, but cannot fly even as far as a chicken. How did a bird that in some cases shuffles 65km to its breeding grounds on unsuitable flippers lose its ability to fly there quickly?30 May 05:30 PM
WorldSouthern Lights dazzle Scott BaseStaff wintering in at Antarctica's Scott Base were left dazzled when the Southern Lights danced upon the darkened skies over the white continent.26 May 11:12 PM
New ZealandScience experiments leaves expert coldThe National Science Challenges promised to be one of the most exciting experiments ever seen in our science and innovation sector.19 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandHillary's diaries to be publishedSir Edmund Hillary's diaries from his ascent of Mt Everest will be released on a daily blog in the lead-up to the 60th anniversary of the climb.08 May 08:36 PM
WorldChinese ship blaze off Antarctica: 97 savedA Chinese factory fishing ship caught fire today just off the coast of Antarctica and 97 crew members were rescued by a nearby Norwegian vessel as Chile's military mobilised to prevent any environmental damage.18 Apr 04:27 AM
New ZealandAntarctic job puts 9-to-5 routine on iceWanted: Hard-working Kiwi for brrr-illiant, chilled-out job. Expect a cool time, unusually long days ... and penguins.12 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandKerry to speak on Ross Sea planUS Secretary of State John Kerry and New Zealand ambassador to the US Mike Moore will speak in Washington next week about protecting the Antarctic's Ross Sea.15 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldBirth of planet emergingEuropean scientists believe they have captured the birth of a Jupiter-sized planet emerging in a thick disc of gas and dust for the first time.01 Mar 05:00 AM
WorldSurprise 18kg meteorite findScientists in Antarctica have discovered an 18kg meteorite embedded in the East Antarctic ice sheet, the largest found in the region since 1988.28 Feb 07:02 PM
New ZealandWhalers suspend huntJapanese whalers have temporarily suspended their annual hunt in the Southern Ocean because protesters are making refuelling too dangerous.21 Feb 08:30 AM
WorldAncestral journey to farewell Scott revisitedEnglish environmentalist Zoe Young has repeated the journey her grandmother made in 1913 to mourn the death of her husband, Captain Robert Falcon Scott, on the ill-fated Terra Nova expedition to the South Pole.14 Feb 08:09 PM
EntertainmentAmazing feats of forgotten hero of the iceAmerican author David Roberts is seeking to resurrect the achievements of a much lesser known explorer, Sir Douglas Mawson.01 Feb 04:30 PM
WorldBody recovery delayed until OctoberThe bodies of the three Canadian men believed killed in a plane crash in Antarctica will not be recovered until at least October, Antarctica New Zealand says.27 Jan 09:57 PM
New ZealandBodies of ice-crash trio will be flown to CanadaPlans are under way to recover the bodies of three Canadian men believed killed in a plane crash in Antarctica after the wreckage of the aircraft was found on Saturday.27 Jan 04:30 PM
