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Signs of deadly bird flu strain observed on sub-Antarctic Heard Island
Scientists saw mass seal deaths on remote Heard Island in the Southern Ocean.
Wreck of Shackleton’s Endurance tied to culprit other than ice
New York Times: A researcher analysed wreck images and crew diaries to reveal why.
Beyond the ice: What it’s like to sail where almost no ships can reach
The ship set a record, reaching farther south than any vessel in history.
Where penguins, glaciers and history collide at the edge of the world
Cruise excursions reach glaciers too remote for larger ships to access.
Antarctic sea ice hits its third-lowest winter peak on record
Scientist says warmth from the ocean is mixing with water closest to Antarctica.
First to ski Everest without oxygen: Polish climber’s daring descent
Andrzej Bargiel reached Everest’s summit after a 16-hour climb from Camp IV.
Giant penguin fossil unearthed on Taranaki coast sheds new light on extinction
The fossil skull found in Taranaki is 31% longer than that of an emperor penguin.
Ozone layer 'healing', on track to recover by mid-century, UN says
Ozone hole over the Antarctic was smaller in 2024 than in recent years.
US pilot, 20, is released after being stuck off Antarctica
New York Times: A single room in a Chilean Air Force barracks was his home for 10 weeks.
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Antarctic research at risk as US icebreaker faces decommissioning
New York Times: Trump Administration Budget cuts may end Antarctic icebreaker missions.
Miriama Kamo stranded in Antarctica amid storms and flight delays
Temperatures dropped to -50C, challenging their filming equipment.
British man's bones found in Antarctic glacier 65 years after death
Dennis Bell's remains were found in January by a Polish Antarctic expedition.
RNZAF rescues three from Antarctica in high-risk mid-winter medical evacuation
The crew had to wait for a window in the weather to complete the flight.
Robot's deep-sea dive captivates Argentina with unseen marine life
A robot is exploring the Mar del Plata Canyon, 4000m deep.
Leopard seals sing nursery rhyme-like songs during breeding season
Males sing underwater for up to 13 hours daily in a bid to attract a mate.
Ancient river landscapes under Antarctica may stabilise ice sheet
Landscapes left by ancient rivers under Antarctic ice may impact ice loss rate study says.
Search resumes for missing West Coast tramper with storied past
Roy Arbon, a former Erebus recovery worker, featured in documentary The Scam.
Fears for missing West Coast tramper with remarkable life story
Police are concerned for safety of 75-year-old missing near Greymouth.
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'Unprecedented' changes around Antarctic have implications for NZ
Sea ice around Antarctica is in 'terminal decline', say scientists.
Cold war: Will great power rivalries eventually reach Antarctica?
New York Times: Some observers see potential for future military risks.
Teenage aviator detained after landing near Antarctica
Ethan Guo, 19, was detained on King George Island near Antarctica.
Near Antarctica, saltier seas mean less ice, study finds
New York Times: The study used data from satellites to track changes.
'Surreal experience': Matariki rises as sun sets for six weeks in Antarctica's winter
Workers over-wintering on the frozen continent do so in almost complete darkness.
Where are the world’s best cruises? We asked a seasoned cruiser
According to this expert, these five cruises explore the world’s best destinations.
She's visited every country on the planet solo - and there's only one she won't go back to
Jessica Nabongo visited 195 countries by the time she was 35.
From Wairoa to being an Antarctica ice driver
Corporal Brian Jane, 27, led the day-shift transport at McMurdo Station in Antarctica.