New Zealand80 selected for Erebus flightEighty people who lost family members in the 1979 Erebus tragedy will travel to Antarctica on a remembrance flight this summer after their names were drawn in a ballot.30 Sep 06:43 AM
New ZealandPlane on emergency dash to AntarcticaA New Zealand Air Force Orion is winging its way to Antarctica to evacuate a critically ill American man.12 Sep 12:29 AM
New ZealandBallot opens for Erebus flightFamilies who lost loved ones in NZ's worst air crash nearly 31 years ago have been asked to register for a ballot for 80 seats on a RNZAF commemorative flight to Antarctica.19 Aug 01:09 AM
EntertainmentTheatre Review: Heat <i>at the Herald Theatre</i>For once, a play's tagline is accurate: this drama-on-ice is pitched as "a woman, a man and a penguin" - and they're not kidding.13 Jul 04:00 PM
TravelAntarctica: White magicAntarctica is more than spectacular - it's spellbinding, finds Scott Pinnegar.13 Jun 10:00 PM
New Zealand<i>Anzac Heirs:</i> Wisdom in the SolomonsGaining the trust of locals is a big part of the job for part-time soldiers deployed in the Pacific.21 Apr 04:00 PM
New Zealand<i>Anzac Heirs:</i> Snow boundThe NZDF’S Antarctic contingent keeps things running on the icy continent.21 Apr 04:00 PM
TravelMacquarie Island: A long way from everywhereJim Eagles is granted rare access to the lonely but lovely Sub Antarctic islands.21 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandAnti-whaling protestor at centre of crisisA diplomatic crisis is looming over an anti-whaling protestor who is reportedly being held in custody on a Japanese whaling vessel.16 Feb 06:35 AM
WorldWhalers confirm NZ protester woundedJapanese whalers have confirmed a New Zealand protester who boarded one of their ships has received medical attention for a knife-wound.15 Feb 06:13 PM
TravelMacquarie Island: South WestiesJim Eagles braves rough seas, icebergs and whipping rain to get to know some of the amusing inhabitants of the Sub-Antarctic islands.31 Jan 03:00 PM
WorldCaptain Robert Scott's Antarctic hut: Frozen in timeConservationists hope to restore a permanent monument to the bravery of the men who gave up comfortable middle class lives to risk all in the blizzards and sub-zero temperatures.22 Jan 03:00 PM
TravelAntarctica: Hot trip to a frozen landFlying over the white continent is a humbling treat, writes Lloyd Jones.20 Jan 11:00 PM
EnergyMcCully opens Antarctic wind farm A new wind farm in Antarctica is expected to cut diesel use by nearly 500,000 litres a year at Scott Base and McMurdo Station.16 Jan 01:28 AM
New ZealandGovt drafts deal to end whaling in AntarcticaJohn Key says progress has been made on a deal which would end Japanese whaling in Antarctica.13 Jan 03:56 AM
New ZealandGovt calls for restraint after ocean clashThe NZ Government has called for restraint after an anti-whaling protest vessel and Japanese harpoon ship collided in Antarctica yesterday.06 Jan 08:42 PM
New ZealandKiwi protesters in ocean clashThe crew of a NZ trimaran harassing Japanese whalers have been rescued after a collision between their boat and a Japanese ship.06 Jan 03:00 PM
WorldNZ trimaran hit by Japanese whaler - reportThe crew of a NZ trimaran harassing Japanese whalers in the Southern Ocean had to be rescued after their boat was allegedly rammed and sunk by a Japanese ship, anti-whaling group Sea Shepherd Conservation Society says.06 Jan 06:49 AM
