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Antarctica is experiencing stunning skyscapes like those recently seen in New Zealand, thanks to the afterglow effect from the Tongan volcano. Scientists working in Antarctica have captured breath-taking photos of the skies above… Read More

Record melting linked to warm, moist air that flows across South Pacific Ocean. A train of atmospheric events that starts near New Zealand has been linked to record melting of ice shelves in the Antarctic. New research in Nature … Read More

From microplastics and contamination in penguin colonies in Antarctica, to the role of sea creatures’ skeletons in the Southern Ocean carbon cycle, Antarctica New Zealand is thrilled to announce the three recipients of this year’… Read More

The final tally is in. New Zealand has spoken and voted to keep Scott Base kākāriki / green! Read More

New Zealand’s home on the ice, Scott Base, will remain kākāriki/green. The results of Antarctica New Zealand’s vote which asked the country to vote for one of three colour choices for the exterior paint job – kikorangi, karaka or… Read More