New ZealandThe polar explorer's medal, the mystery millionaire, and the museumA rare Ernest Shackleton medal potentially worth millions lands at Canterbury Museum.20 Aug 11:36 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExplained: The weird polar heatwave putting extra chill in NZ’s winterWhat’s going on down at the South Pole?31 Jul 05:00 PM
TravelAdventure across continents with these epic travel dealsThe world's best once-in-a-lifetime experiences await.22 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandTwo memorial sites for Mount Erebus tragedy up for considerationThe memorial was originally planned for Auckland's Parnell Rose Garden.21 Jul 07:49 AM
New ZealandUS praises NZ Air Force for ‘extraordinary’ Antarctica medical evacuationThe RNZAF C-130H Hercules crew wore night-vision goggles as they landed on an ice runway.27 Jun 07:33 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careNew Zealand’s 10 busiest buildersWinners of highest value of construction projects in 2023: BCI Central names top 10 in NZ.26 Jun 04:10 AM
New Zealand100-year-old milk powder found at Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctica hutHow did New Zealand-made milk powder end up with Shackelton in the first place?14 Jun 05:00 PM
Travel newsLuggage confusion costs woman $22k Antarctic cruiseA traveller was in 'total despair' after a piece of hand-luggage cost them a $22k trip.16 May 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Not good enough': NZDF staff stranded in Antarctica for a monthA series of aircraft breakdowns and bad weather delayed the departure of the crew.01 May 10:06 PM
New ZealandRocket Lab’s PREFIRE mission to track polar heat for climate studyRocket Lab's next mission, 'Ready, Aim, PREFIRE', is set for launch on or after May 2201 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Flabbergasted': Stolen swipe card reappears in Antarctica 13 years onA missing swipe card from Wellington has gone on a heck of a journey.23 Apr 10:26 PM
TravelDiscover dream getaways: Thailand, Australia, NZ, Antarctica deals insideUnlock the best travel deals to Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, and Antarctica.22 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandA person in Texas caught bird flu after mixing with dairy cattle. Should we be worried?This is the second US case after a poultry worker tested positive in Colorado in 2022.15 Apr 12:15 AM
TravelTravel smarter, not harder: this cruise takes you straight from Christchurch to AntarcticaIt's as comfortable as a five star hotel aboard the world's only luxury ice-breaker.26 Mar 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Larger than life': Why Antarctic scientist inspired people all over the worldCraig spent 40 years studying microbial life. He died on February 29.21 Mar 07:12 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleDitching the 9 to 5 stranglehold: An expert tells howThe #WorkSchoolHours founder talkin' about a workplace revolution.20 Mar 07:15 AM
TravelGift shop at the end of the Universe: Antarctica's Penguin Post OfficeNo hot water, no phone lines and 93,000 stamps to cancel by hand. Applicants welcome.03 Mar 08:02 PM
New ZealandSigns found of worryingly fast Antarctic ice meltScientists returning from Antarctica found evidence of how quickly the ice is melting.02 Mar 07:49 PM
TravelAntarctic legs of cruises iced out, leaving passengers fumingOperational issues have led to an early end to NCL's Antarctic cruise season.12 Feb 03:00 AM
TravelShould you visit Antarctica? Polar tourism's 'sciencewashing' problemCan 'citizen science' really justify your bucket-list holiday to the Antarctic?08 Feb 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelSir John Key's Antarctica travel diary: polar plunges, ominous snowflakes and vodka nipsWhat were the former PM's last words before taking the polar plunge?05 Feb 07:30 PM
New ZealandRare penguin swims from Antarctica to South IslandA penguin is getting fattened up after travelling thousands of kilometres to Aotearoa.17 Jan 01:07 AM
TravelPenguin chick returns to Starship Hospital with stories of AntarcticaA group of young Kiwis have returned from an Antarctic mission with a story of survival.16 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandSoil scientist Dr Megan Balks: 'If someone offers you a trip to Antarctica, you say yes'Dr Megan Balks is the latest recipient of the New Zealand Antarctic Medal.03 Jan 05:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Whiteboards and textbooks are gone': Virtual reality schooling is hereKiwi kids can visit New York or take a dive in a marine reserve thanks to the power of VR.31 Dec 04:00 PM
RoyalsFormer Parliament speaker among 151 recognised in New Year HonoursWell-known athletes, film stars and broadcasters are on the list.29 Dec 04:00 PM
TravelWhat’s it like to go camping in Antarctica? 8 cool polar activitiesThis once-in-a-lifetime destination lends itself to outlandish activities.20 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandRinging the bell: Lord's tradition comes to HagleyThe bell was used in Robert Falcon Scott’s first expedition to Antarctica.14 Dec 12:59 AM
TravelSeven tips for surviving seasickness from the world’s roughest oceanThe sea round Antarctica fills even the most seasoned sailors with apprehension.13 Dec 06:00 PM
TravelDreaming of a white Xmas? It's perfect timing for a trip to AntarcticaIt's the trip of a lifetime, not just for Christmas, but Antarctica is best in December.13 Dec 06:30 AM
TravelVisiting the world's most remote Irish Pub on the edge of AntarcticaPenguins, whales and polar icebergs were to be expected. A pint of porter was not.11 Dec 03:09 AM
TravelFlights to the ice: Antarctica’s largest passenger aircraft arrivesA Norwegian airline has made history, delivering a Boeing 787 with 330 seats to the ice.28 Nov 09:07 PM
WorldOne of world’s largest icebergs drifting beyond Antarctic watersThe iceberg stuck to the ocean floor and has remained for many years in the Weddell Sea.26 Nov 12:21 AM
