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Buffeted by wind, history and amazing people
The final job in saving Sir Edmund Hillary’s hut in Antarctica has been completed, with the help of a violin maker-turned-engineer determined to do his bit for the planet. Suzanne McFadden reports.
Nat Geo doco follows Kiwi science on ice
A National Geographic documentary series following Kiwi scientists in Antarctica premiered at Scott Base and in Christchurch this evening.
Scott Base: A scientific post
A History of New Zealand's Only Antarctic Research Station.
Major diplomatic coup for NZ as world's largest marine reserve gets the tick
New Zealand has pulled off a major diplomatic coup by securing the support of 25 countries - including an initially reluctant Russia - to create the world's largest marine sanctuary.
Tributes flow for NZDF, Antarctica stalwart
The New Zealand Defence Force and Antarctica New Zealand is mourning the loss of one of its most popular and respected leaders, and a veteran stalwart of its support operation in Antarctica.
Kiwi filmmaker touches down home after year in Antarctica
After a long winter cut off from the world in Antarctica, shrouded in silence and complete darkness, filmmaker Anthony Powell has returned to New Zealand.
Artist & scientist join forces to make climate change cool in the classroom
An artist and a scientist have joined forces to make the huge topic of climate change easy to understand for kids in the classroom.