NZDF crew recount dangerous Antarctic rescue mission

Wednesday 13 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 13 Aug 2025, 5:00am

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A Royal New Zealand Defence Force crew completed a high-risk rescue mission to Antarctica. The operation involved extreme conditions, including minus 30 degree temperatures and night vision goggles. The crew faced early difficulties when their designated diversion airport in Christchurch became unavailable.

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1. NewsroomWed 13 Aug 2025, 5:00am

   NZDF heroes open up on their life-saving mission to Antarctica (opens in new tab)

2. RNZWed 13 Aug 2025, 5:00am

   Past the point of safe return, nowhere to go but Antarctica (opens in new tab)