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Warm oceans behind our hot, humid weather
Media release25 January 2024A strong marine heatwave is contributing to New Zealand’s unusually hot weather -
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Hotspot Watch 19 January 2024
Hotspot19 January 2024A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. -
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Hotspot Watch 11 January 2024
Hotspot11 January 2024A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. -
Sun, sand, and stingers
Feature story03 January 2024Long hot days, sand between your toes, and jellyfish – all part of the New Zealand beach summer. -
Boat ramp surveys boost knowledge of recreational fishery
Media release03 January 2024NIWA gathers information about fishing practices and the catch of an estimated 600,000 people who participate in recreational fishing every year. -
Hotspot Watch 20 December 2023
Hotspot21 December 2023This is the last Hotspot Watch for 2023. Normal service will resume on 11th Jan 2024. -
Hot stuff for 2023 and Christmas forecast
Media release21 December 20232023 is tracking to be one of the top three hottest years on record for Aotearoa New Zealand. -
Hotspot Watch 15 December 2023
Hotspot15 December 2023A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. -
Hotspot Watch 8 December 2023
Hotspot08 December 2023A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. -
Comprehensive eruption study highlights need for further work
Media release01 December 2023A new study has comprehensively mapped the immediate after effects of the January 2022 eruption of Hunga Tonga - Hunga Ha’apai, highlighting the risks of similar events. -
Hotspot Watch 30 November 2023
Hotspot30 November 2023A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. -
Hotspot Watch 23 November 2023
Hotspot23 November 2023A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent.
