Atmospheric analysis

El Niño and La Niña are opposite phases of a naturally occurring global climate cycle known as the El Niño Southern Oscillation, or ENSO for short.

Enabling integrated, holistic, adaptation of New Zealand coastal lowlands to relative sea-level rise

Consequences, threats, and opportunities from sea-level rise

Exposure to relative sea-level rise and compound hazards

CFCs have damaged the ozone layer and led to higher UV levels and increased health risks. NIWA works to understand the causes and effects of ozone depletion, to inform the public of the risk.

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Scientists on an expedition to the underexplored Bounty Trough off New Zealand have discovered around 100 new and potentially new ocean species.

The third and final update from Voyage leader, Sadie Mills on the 21-day Ocean Census – Bounty Trough research voyage.

Greetings from the Bounty Trough!

NIWA Voyage Leader, Sadie Mills on the first three days of The Ocean Census – Bounty Trough research voyage - a 21-day expedition to discover new species

A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent.

A culmination of over 45 years of research is painting a grave picture for the state of our iconic glaciers.