New ZealandHow sergeant's Antarctic posting became the experience of a lifetimeDefence Force Sergeant Cam Sproull of Ōhope watched orcas hunting just metres from shore.02 May 02:42 AM
Travel newsBe one of the first travellers to circumnavigate AntarcticaSay no to boring travel days with these new events.26 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldA huge iceberg broke off Antarctica – what scientists found under it startled themThe calving of the 30km iceberg revealed seafloor that had not received sun for decades.21 Mar 05:13 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTravel plans on cards as China proposes sending new Antarctic base via New Zealand A new Chinese base could mean more ship visits.13 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldWhy a massive iceberg could be a boon for Antarctic wildlifeThe iceberg A23a is more than twice the size of Greater London.04 Mar 07:16 PM
New ZealandHow Antarctica’s melting ice sheet could change NZ’s climateStudy suggests Antarctic meltwater may directly influence NZ's air and ocean temperatures.23 Feb 06:00 AM
TravelEnchanting escapes for big imaginations: 7 fairytale destinationsThey're like something straight from the pages of a storybook.19 Feb 06:00 AM
TravelHoliday of a lifetime: Should you visit Antarctica or the Arctic?Which pole is better? Sue Halliwell compares both and weighs in.13 Jan 06:00 AM
Travel newsPassengers on Antarctic cruise refuse to eat after itinerary changeA group of travellers demanded a full refund for the 21-day cruise.04 Dec 01:25 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy NZ scientists are studying a prehistoric apocalypse in AntarcticaThe event 183 million years ago may reveal more about tipping points under global warming.01 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuMt Erebus stone gifted as memorial for 257 crash victimsForty-five years ago a passenger plane crashed in Antarctica.27 Nov 07:58 PM
KahuStone from Mt Erebus gifted to the Ministry for Culture and Heritage on 45-year anniversaryForty-five years ago today, 257 people died when a passenger plane crashed into Mt Erebus in Antarctica. Video / Te AoWatch27 Nov 07:38 PM
New ZealandChristchurch wildlife park buys International Antarctic CentreThe family-owned company aims to help boost the tourism sector.30 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandRare Antarctic penguin spotted in Petone, thousands of kilometres away from homeThe Department of Conservation says Adelie penguins are a rare sight in Wellington.14 Oct 01:11 AM
New ZealandSolar tsunamis: New Zealand plans for potential ‘major infrastructure failure’It's a matter of 'when, not if' the Earth is hit hard by extreme space weather.12 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMeet the Gentoo penguins of Kelly TarltonsThe Gentoo penguins of Kelly Tarltons have just begun their breeding season. A deeper look at these beautiful creatures. Video / NZ HeraldWatch13 Sep 05:00 PM
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
