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Far North soldier-firefighter spends summer on frozen continent
Far North soldier Nathan Laurie is back from 24/7 sunshine and -30C in Antarctica.
Latest from Antarctica
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Why a massive iceberg could be a boon for Antarctic wildlife
The iceberg A23a is more than twice the size of Greater London.
How Antarctica’s melting ice sheet could change NZ’s climate
Study suggests Antarctic meltwater may directly influence NZ's air and ocean temperatures.
Enchanting escapes for big imaginations: 7 fairytale destinations
They're like something straight from the pages of a storybook.
Holiday of a lifetime: Should you visit Antarctica or the Arctic?
Which pole is better? Sue Halliwell compares both and weighs in.
Passengers on Antarctic cruise refuse to eat after itinerary change
A group of travellers demanded a full refund for the 21-day cruise.
Why NZ scientists are studying a prehistoric apocalypse in Antarctica
The event 183 million years ago may reveal more about tipping points under global warming.
Mt Erebus stone gifted as memorial for 257 crash victims
Forty-five years ago a passenger plane crashed in Antarctica.
Stone from Mt Erebus gifted to the Ministry for Culture and Heritage on 45-year anniversary
Forty-five years ago today, 257 people died when a passenger plane crashed into Mt Erebus in Antarctica. Video / Te Ao
Christchurch wildlife park buys International Antarctic Centre
The family-owned company aims to help boost the tourism sector.
Rare Antarctic penguin spotted in Petone, thousands of kilometres away from home
The Department of Conservation says Adelie penguins are a rare sight in Wellington.
Solar 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.
Meet the Gentoo penguins of Kelly Tarltons
The Gentoo penguins of Kelly Tarltons have just begun their breeding season. A deeper look at these beautiful creatures. Video / NZ Herald
The polar explorer's medal, the mystery millionaire, and the museum
A rare Ernest Shackleton medal potentially worth millions lands at Canterbury Museum.
Explained: The weird polar heatwave putting extra chill in NZ’s winter
What’s going on down at the South Pole?
Adventure across continents with these epic travel deals
The world's best once-in-a-lifetime experiences await.
Two memorial sites for Mount Erebus tragedy up for consideration
The memorial was originally planned for Auckland's Parnell Rose Garden.
US praises NZ Air Force for ‘extraordinary’ Antarctica medical evacuation
The RNZAF C-130H Hercules crew wore night-vision goggles as they landed on an ice runway.
New Zealand’s 10 busiest builders
Winners of highest value of construction projects in 2023: BCI Central names top 10 in NZ.
100-year-old milk powder found at Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctica hut
How did New Zealand-made milk powder end up with Shackelton in the first place?
Luggage confusion costs woman $22k Antarctic cruise
A traveller was in 'total despair' after a piece of hand-luggage cost them a $22k trip.
'Not good enough': NZDF staff stranded in Antarctica for a month
A series of aircraft breakdowns and bad weather delayed the departure of the crew.
Rocket Lab’s PREFIRE mission to track polar heat for climate study
Rocket Lab's next mission, 'Ready, Aim, PREFIRE', is set for launch on or after May 22
'Flabbergasted': Stolen swipe card reappears in Antarctica 13 years on
A missing swipe card from Wellington has gone on a heck of a journey.
Discover dream getaways: Thailand, Australia, NZ, Antarctica deals inside
Unlock the best travel deals to Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, and Antarctica.
A 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.
Travel smarter, not harder: this cruise takes you straight from Christchurch to Antarctica
It's as comfortable as a five star hotel aboard the world's only luxury ice-breaker.
'Larger than life': Why Antarctic scientist inspired people all over the world
Craig spent 40 years studying microbial life. He died on February 29.
Ditching the 9 to 5 stranglehold: An expert tells how
The #WorkSchoolHours founder talkin' about a workplace revolution.
Gift shop at the end of the Universe: Antarctica's Penguin Post Office
No hot water, no phone lines and 93,000 stamps to cancel by hand. Applicants welcome.