AirlinesErebus: Pilots say it's time to build a memorialPilot says relatives of those killed in Erebus disaster have gone on to fly for airlines.28 Nov 04:35 AM
New ZealandHundreds gather at Erebus 40th Anniversary ServiceHundreds gathered to honour those killed in flight 901 40 years ago this week.24 Nov 05:55 AM
New Zealand'Call them back now!': Airman's warning to doomed Air NZ Erebus flightA US navigator reveals his panicked alert to the doomed Air NZ flight to Erebus.16 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe day Air NZ flight TE901 crashed into Mt ErebusIt was a normal day, then an Air NZ sightseeing plane went missing in Antarctica.15 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandErebus memorial decision for Parnell park delayed until after electionsDecision delayed on placing Erebus national memorial in Parnell Rose Gardens.08 Oct 04:31 AM
WorldLargest iceberg in 50 years breaks off in AntarcticaIt is believed that the iceberg is five times the size of the European island, Malta.30 Sep 11:26 PM
TravelWanted: Five volunteers for research mission to AntarcticaA once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to journey to the Antarctic - no experience required.24 Sep 07:24 PM
New Zealand'Beast from the east' vortex to bring bitter cold burstAn extremely rare polar climate event may be about to seriously mess with NZ's weather.22 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandDiaries reveal gruesome find of Antarctic explorer's body'I've never seen anything worse in my life,' an Antarctic adventurer wrote at the time.22 Aug 02:53 AM
New ZealandMove over, mega parrot: Giant NZ penguin discoveryScientists reveal another monster NZ bird - this time, an ancient 1.6m-high penguin.13 Aug 09:47 PM
New ZealandStorm brewing as weather officials disagree over 'giant storm' to affect NZThere's disagreement between weather officials as to how much of an impact it will have.06 Aug 11:45 PM
New ZealandHunker down! It's a stormy Saturday - rain, snow, massive waves to strike NZTemperatures will fall as low as -6C tomorrow in parts of the South Island.03 Aug 01:12 AM
New ZealandWatch: Check out exactly what -31C temperature looks likeSee what happens when boiling water is thrown into Antarctic air.25 Jul 06:51 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJames Nikitine: NZ a gateway to science, peace and environmental protectionCOMMENT: New Zealand has a key role in the coldest, driest, windiest place on Earth.14 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe long, dark, cold night: Antarctica in photographsFor six months of the year Antarctica doesn't see the sun.23 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandErebus disaster: Families urged to check National Memorial listOrganisers want to make sure online list of all 257 victims' names is correct.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandQueen's Birthday polar blast good news for skifieldsOne skifield reported a dump of 75 centimetres.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandParts of massive Ross Ice Shelf melting 10 times fasterPart of the world's largest ice shelf is melting 10 times faster than the overall average.30 Apr 03:08 AM
WorldCold war: Antarctica - the new battleground between US and China'The battle of political will, military power and global influence has been heating up.'29 Apr 05:25 AM
TravelBrainy birds: Penguins don't just look smart, says studyAdored for their waddle and striking black and white attire, these birds have smarts.25 Apr 10:28 PM
New ZealandNZ's biggest collection of Antarctic material up for auctionAntarctic author and historian started building the collection some 40 years ago.05 Apr 04:00 PM
EntertainmentYouTuber wants to go to Antarctica to prove Earth is flatThe controversial YouTuber hopes to peek over the edge of the planet.28 Mar 05:35 AM
TravelFlat Earthers plan trip to reach 'the edge of the world'Conspiracy theorists that believe the Earth is flat want to reach Antarctica to prove it.21 Mar 01:31 AM
New ZealandSea Scouts named after Sir Peter BlakeLady Pippa agrees to request after watching Scouts' video appeal to use husband's name09 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandFive years since MH370: Kiwis' connection to major air disastersFour people with links to New Zealand died in the 2014 Malaysia Airlines disasters.07 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiller shot: scientist's incredible whale encounter"The only way I can describe it is like when a cat offers you a mouse," diver says.19 Feb 07:33 PM
TravelLe Lapérouse: Small ship with big prices offers great adventureFor this small vessel, there is a volumous French swagger to Le Ponant's new ship.18 Feb 09:09 PM
New ZealandKiwis helping in undersea search for Shackleton's shipSir Ernest Shackleton's ship Endurance was abandoned in 1915 after it became stuck in ice11 Feb 06:54 AM
New ZealandWhy are scientists blowing up ice in Antarctica?Explosives helping reveal how Antarctica's ice shelves might respond to a warming world.09 Feb 11:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAntarctica: An alien valley, frozen in timeComment: When you step into Antarctica's McMurdo Dry Valleys, you step into another world.09 Feb 04:00 PM
World'Doomsday glacier': Sea levels could rise 65cm if ice shelf meltsEnormous cavity under ice cap has serious implications for the rate of rising sea levels.01 Feb 12:45 AM
New ZealandMillion-dollar study: When will Antarctica's marine ice sheets melt?How warm would the ocean have to get to melt Antarctica's marine ice sheets, study asks.21 Jan 11:32 PM
WorldIce loss from Antarctica has increased sixfold since 1970sThe massive East Antarctica ice sheet is already a major contributor to sea-level rise.14 Jan 09:28 PM
New ZealandJamie Morton's Antarctic Diary: Why Kiwis come to Scott BaseWhat makes someone want to live in Antarctica? Jamie Morton explains.13 Jan 04:00 PM
