New ZealandTourists drawn to AntarcticEco-tourism in the Antarctic has spiked in the past decade, and some operators predict locally run tours could eclipse the profits of controversial fishing in the Ross Sea.13 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandThe crime of the ancient marinerBusby Noble fulfilled a pledge - he got off his couch and made one dream come true.12 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldEmperor penguins preside on Antarctic coastResearchers from the British Antarctic Survey and the US National Environment Research Council used satellite imagery to discover a massive penguin colony on the Princess Ragnhild Coast in Antarctica.09 Jan 08:40 PM
WorldSix retrace Shackleton's trekSir Edmund Hillary called it "the greatest survival story of all time", and he knew a thing or two about the challenges posed by nature.03 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldAntarctic hero's 'ill fated' callsFor the past century, since heading the first Australian-led Antarctic expedition, Sir Douglas Mawson has been considered a national hero.05 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandRoss Sea protection bid failsA bid that would have safe-guarded the Ross Sea's pristine eco-system with the world's largest marine protected area has failed.01 Nov 07:07 PM
WorldRoss Sea deal: Critics want moreA compromise between the United States and New Zealand could create the world's largest marine protected area in the Ross Sea.30 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandNZ, US reach compromise over Ross SeaThe United States and New Zealand have set aside their differences and reached a compromise to advance a joint proposal for the world's largest marine protected area in the Ross Sea.29 Oct 11:08 PM
OpinionIs a Ross Sea reserve needed?NZ has brushed aside a US offer of cooperation over the establishment of a reserve which would protect the Antarctic Toothfish in the Ross Sea and submitted its own more conservative proposal.23 Sep 08:22 PM
BDBDTravelFirst post-Erebus NZ-Antarctica flights unveiledAn Australian airline is offering the first sightseeing flights to Antarctica from New Zealand since the Mt Erebus disaster 33 years ago.03 Sep 11:55 PM
TravelWay beyond the end of the worldUshuaia's self-proclaimed status that it is the "end of the world" prompts a natural question: what lies beyond the port?24 Jul 01:30 AM
