Antarctica
Icebreaker runs aground in Antarctic blizzard
Nearly 70 people are sitting out an Antarctic blizzard on the Australian icebreaker Aurora Australis which has run aground near their base, Mawson Station.
Sea Ice Expands
NIWA Marine Physicist Dr. Natalie Robinson on why sea ice around Antarctica is expanding, despite it being formed in an ocean that is getting warmer... Audio
Alien invasions in Antarctica
Pete Convey, a polar ecologist at the British Antarctic Survey, discusses how growing numbers of tourists and a changing climate increase the risk of species invasions. Audio
Alien invasions in Antarctica
Pete Convey, a polar ecologist at the British Antarctic Survey, discusses how growing numbers of tourists and a changing climate increase the risk of species invasions.
AudioBritish adventurer dies attempting Antarctic trek unsupported
A British adventurer and descendant of a New Zealand Antarctic hero, who had been attempting to become the first person to cross the contintent unsupported, has died after collapsing 50 kilometres… Audio
Antartica: A Year On Ice
Anthony Powell has spent several years photographing Antarctica, heading down there for months at a time since his first trip back in 1997. He's just spent another icy Christmas on Scott Base with the… Audio, Gallery
Stories hidden in rocks
In this wrap of the Geoscience Society of New Zealand's annual conference, we explore what rocks tell us about our changing world. Video, Audio
Stories hidden in rocks
In this wrap of the Geoscience Society of New Zealand's annual conference, we explore what rocks tell us about our changing world.
Video, AudioJapanese whalers leave for minke kill
Japanese whaling ships have departed for this year's Antarctic hunt, despite international opposition. Audio
Life at the edge
Light is crucial to the creatures that live on the ocean floor around Antarctica, but they have to get by without it for several weeks. NIWA marine ecologist Vonda Cummings explains how. Video, Audio
Life at the edge
Light is crucial to the creatures that live on the ocean floor around Antarctica, but they have to get by without it for several weeks. NIWA marine ecologist Vonda Cummings explains how.
Video, AudioAntarctic glacier's past rapid retreat
Research published today provides the first geological evidence for the potential of runaway ice loss in Antarctica. Audio
Antarctic glacier's past rapid retreat
Research published today provides the first geological evidence for the potential of runaway ice loss in Antarctica.
AudioJust two illegal toothfishing boats left - MFAT
Anti-poaching operations in Antarctic waters are cutting the number of illegal boats there, the government says. Audio
Mars Mission: a mental journey
As NASA considers a mission to Mars, it is investigating what happens to an astronaut's brain during long-duration space travel. Audio
Mars Mission: a mental journey
As NASA considers a mission to Mars, it is investigating what happens to an astronaut's brain during long-duration space travel.
AudioAntarctica reserve fail disappoints Ross descendant
A descendant of the British explorer after whom the Ross Sea was named is heartbroken and frustrated that a bid to get marine protection for the sea has failed for a fifth time.
Antarctic ozone hole grows
The seasonal hole in the ozone layer over Antarctica has widened to near-record size, the United Nations weather agency says.
Julia Deans and Anika Moa with the Auckland Philharmonia
Recorded at their 'Divas' show in June 2015, singer-songwriters Anika Moa and Julia Deans perform classics from their back catalogues with the the Auckland Philharmonia. Audio
