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Watch: Kiwi and Norwegian explorers journey to South Pole

January 13, 2023

They hiked almost 1000 kilometres to get there. (Source: 1News)

A group of Kiwi and Norwegian explorers have returned from the ultimate intrepid journey, hiking almost 1000 kilometres to the South Pole.

The trip comes 150 years after the birth of the first person to accomplish the mission successfully.

Watch the video above to find out more about their inspiring journey.

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