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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.
Kiwi star Jamie Curry off to Antarctica
Internet sensation Jamie Curry is teaming up with a top Kiwi journalist for an adventure to the coldest, driest, windiest continent on the planet.
Antarctica: science at the end of the Earth
With global models drawing an ever-clearer picture of unchecked warming, there has never been a more urgent time to answer the big questions about climate change's vast, frozen elephant in the room: Antarctica.
Touch down!
Following a weekend of Antarctic themed activities in Christchurch, the 2016/17 New Zealand Antarctic research season has kicked off with the departure of the first flight south.
Spending time with Antarctic penguins
Most of Antarctica New Zealand's upcoming science season concerns climate change, but some lucky researchers get to spend time with penguins.
Sam Hayes and Lady June Hillary Interview
Lady June Hillary has been in a unique position to see New Zealand’s connection with Antarctica develop over the past 60 years...having been married to two great Antarctic explorers.
From Antarctica to Auckland - paintings make arduous journey home
Sir Edmund Hillary's daughter is in charge of returning the artworks to their former glory.