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Penguins on top of an iceberg near Dumont d Urville Station in East Antarctica Credit Johan Etourneau VUW MR
30 September 2026

Victoria University of Wellington I Hidden climate risk beneath East Antarctica, new study warns

New Zealand scientists are part of an international call for urgent research on East Antarctica’s Wilkes Subglacial Basin, a vast ice-filled basin that could dramatically increase sea-levels as the climate warms. Read More

2026 Antarctic scholarship recipients Emilija Reuter and Cullen Mackay
28 September 2026

Antarctic scholarships 2026

Two outstanding young researchers have been awarded Antarctica New Zealand scholarships, recognising their potential to advance our understanding of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. New Zealand Post Antarctic Scholarship Culle… Read More

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23 September 2026

September Research Update

Scott Base summer crew ready & waiting to go. Fingers crossed for good weather in the coming days! Read More

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22 September 2026

Chris Lynch Media I First winter flight breaks months of isolation

“...you see this flight coming in and you suddenly realise the rest of the world is connected to you.” Read More

Erebus chalic Deborah Diaz 2023
16 September 2026

Christchurch celebrates the opening of the 2026/27 Antarctic research season

As one of the world's five recognised Antarctic Gateway cities, Ōtautahi Christchurch is preparing to welcome the international Antarctic community for the opening of the 2026/27 research season. From 20-22 September, government… Read More

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31 August 2026

August Research Update

WINFLY, summer staff, balancing travel with cutting carbon and more . . . Read More

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