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The 2022/23 Antarctic summer season is well and truly underway. As we welcome home the last of our winter crew, we say farewell to the first group of Scott Base Redevelopment personnel headed south. Read More

The Erebus Chalice has begun its journey to Antarctica. After looking after it over winter, Christ Church Cathedral gave it to Tony German from the National Science Foundation, at a service in Christchurch on Sunday. The silver a… Read More

Antarctica is coming to Ōtautahi Christchurch. Days of Ice kicks off in the city tomorrow to mark the start of the summer science season and to celebrate our city’s unique connection with the continent. There will be events and f… Read More

Sea ice around Antarctica plays a crucial role in the global climate. It influences ocean circulation and temperature, ocean-atmosphere interactions, and provides a critical habitat for marine ecosystems. Antarctica’s sea ice h… Read More

King Penguins may look cute on television, but Te Radar learnt that getting up close to 250,000 of them comes with some hazards. “The smell is phenomenal,’’ he said. “There is a real burning of the nostrils.” Read More