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Rain from tropical cyclones to increase under warmer climate
Media release07 August 2025New high-resolution modelling predicts that rainfall from tropical cyclones will significantly increase under global warming. -
Study of ancient sea creature’s DNA links New Zealand to oceans around the world
Media release24 July 2025A world-first study of marine life, including sea creatures found in New Zealand's dark, cold, pressurised ocean depths, has revealed that deep-sea life is surprisingly more connected than previously thought. -
Cable Bacteria Biofilm Reactor for Low-Cost, Zero-Emissions Removal of Nitrate From Wastewater
Research ProjectThis research project is developing an energy-efficient, net-zero-emission process for wastewater denitrification. -
Methane monitoring advances promise benefits for agriculture and waste sectors
Media release10 July 2025Accurately measuring methane emissions, verifying sources and validating efforts to reduce them. -
Loss of contact with MethaneSAT satellite won’t stop agricultural emissions research
Media release02 July 2025Earth Sciences New Zealand statement on loss of contact with MethaneSAT satellite. -
A new era for New Zealand science
Media release01 July 2025Today marks the first day of Earth Sciences New Zealand and the start of a new era for science. -
Better forecasting fish abundances under climate change
Research ProjectNIWA are developing a modelling approach to better predict fish abundances in the past, to then be able to forecast fish abundances in the future under climate change and fishing scenarios -
Matariki 2025 viewing conditions
Media release19 June 2025When will I be able to see Matariki rising? -
The I-MIX Project
Research ProjectHow Internal wave MIXing is altered by climate change and what are the consequences for ecosystems? -
Native forests sink more carbon than expected
Media release17 June 2025A NIWA-led study has found New Zealand’s native forests are absorbing more carbon dioxide (CO2) than previously thought.
