Mad Max on Ice: Antarctic traverse team prepare for world's toughest roady
It's two weeks in either direction, towing 60 tons of equipment.
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Antarctic Explorers reunion put on ice by lockdown
The explorers were among the last to travel the continent by dog sled.
Squeeze on MIQ spaces as Government increases its own allocation
A dwindling supply of rooms is aggravating the situation.
Antarctic Leopard seal seen on beach in Wellington
DOC said the seal appeared in good condition and was likely just having a rest.
Scott Base Hotel: Is NZ building a luxury polar lodge?
It's the kind of experience that tourists cannot buy. Not yet, at least.
Air Force in high-risk medical evacuation from Antarctica
The crew used night-vision goggles to land the aircraft in the dark on the ice runway.
The Māori vision of Antarctica's future
NY Times: Māori may have reached Antarctica first, but it's what lies ahead that matters.
'The edge of what's possible': Kiwi attempting first unsupported crossing of Antarctica
The journey is expected to take about 110 days.
Scientists confirm Antarctica's hottest-ever temperature
Antarctica's just-confirmed new record high of 18.3C is an average Auckland day in March.
You call this cold? Antarctica plunges to -81.7C as polar blast, rain set to hit NZ
The rain is expected to hit the country this weekend.
Obituary: Vonnie Cave remembered for photography, gardening
Vonnie Cave was a renowned gardener, photographer, author and traveller.
Polynesians first to discover Antarctica, not news to Māori
Study reveals Polynesians the first to discover frozen continent in the seventh century.
Scott Base makeover: PM gets sneak peek; vows to visit frozen continent
Ardern praises scientific work and reveals she is a Shackleton fan.
NZ Antarctic tourism to double with arrival of new cruise ship
The 2022 cruise calendar shows 'a significant increase in visitations' to the Ross Sea.
'Very special project': Kiwi firm confirmed for $344 million Scott Base job
What it feels like to win a huge Antarctic contract: Leighs tells all.
Budget 2021: $344m boost for Scott Base makeover
A major redevelopment of Scott Base has received a near-$350m Budget boost.
Auckland's Motat puts hand up to house Erebus disaster memorial
The memorial is intended to pay tribute to the 237 passengers and 20 crew who died.
Budget 2021: $344m for Antarctica's Scott Base redevelopment
$300m has been announced to accelerate investment in low-carbon technology.
World's largest iceberg breaks off from Antarctica
Iceberg more than twice the size of Stewart Island has broken off from Antarctica.
'Overburdened, stressed': Museum staff allege 'authoritarian' management style
Long-serving director has full support of the museum board.
Trip a little light fantastic: Covid-busting flight to witness Aurora Australis 'spectacular'
Kiwis paid $1200-plus for night flight to Antarctica – and back.
Alleged rape claim on ship full of women scientists
The group of 76 women scientists took a leadership trip to Antarctica.
Extremely rare whale spotted for first time in 5 years
The last sighting of the whale was five years ago.
Stunning images of a frozen continent
Niwa releases amazing images from a 6-week scientific voyage to Antarctica.
'Iconic' piece of NZ Antarctica history fetches $40,000
Antarctica workhorse returns after two decades on the ice.
Wallet lost in Antarctica 50 years ago returned
Grisham's wallet was gone for so long at the bottom of the world he forgot all about it.
'Iconic' Antarctica vehicle under the hammer
The unique vehicle has returned after a lifetime working on the white continent.
New Zealand scientists to study sperm whales in Antarctic voyage
NIWA will embark on its third voyage studying the elusive creature.
Covid on every continent as first cases reported in Antarctica
Research base confirms 36 new infections, including 26 members of the Chilean army.
Perfect places: Where Lorde went in Antarctica
The Kiwi pop-star on the "most rock and roll moment" of her life.
'Dazzling' Antarctica: Lorde recalls the 'coolest thing' that ever happened to her
The music star's trip to Antarctica inspired the name of her next album.
Richard Waugh: 41 years since Erebus was imprinted on nation's memory
Opinion: With 257 fatalities, it's the worst aviation accident in the Southern Hemisphere.
On the ice: Details of Lorde's Antarctic adventure revealed
The singer spent six days on the continent.