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Ross Ice Shelf Nov 2023 Photo High Chittock Antarctica New Zealand
23 April 2024

West Antarctica’s ice sheet was smaller thousands of years ago – here’s why this matters today

The Conversation - New research from Kiwi scientists tests two theories about why the West Antarctica Ice Sheet melts. It matters because sea level could displace millions of people by the end of this century. Read More

Scott Base
22 April 2024

Update: Scott Base Redevelopment

The Antarctica New Zealand Board has requested additional detail on the Scott Base Redevelopment before making a decision on the way forward for the project. Last year, Antarctica New Zealand was not able to reach an agreement on… Read More

NZ her medevac mission April 2024 photo by Dr Katrine Bengaard
17 April 2024

Antarctica season comes to a close while Hercules crew conducts medical evacuation

NZ Defence Force - Crew on a Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) C-130H (NZ) Hercules have conducted a successful medical evacuation (medevac) from Antarctica, a challenging mission given a rapidly closing window of daylight. Read More

Sea ice
9 April 2024

Antarctica's sea ice hit another low this year

The Conversation - At the end of the southern summer, Antarctica’s sea ice hit its annual minimum. By at least one measure, which tracks the area of ocean that contains at least 15% of sea ice, it was a little above the record lo… Read More

Science Update 1
31 March 2024

Science Update - March 2024

A nifty new machine for Scott Base, some good listening and we celebrate international seal day. Read it all in the March Science Update. Read More

Royal New Zealand Navy Maritime Logistics Officer Sub Lieutenant Henry Cunningham Photo belongs to NZDF
28 March 2024

The Antarctic experience

New Zealand Defence Force - Royal New Zealand Navy Maritime Logistics Officer Sub Lieutenant Henry Cunningham shares his experience on deployment to the icy continent at the bottom of the planet. Read More

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