Atmospheric analysis

Because of its exposure to disturbed weather systems from the Tasman Sea, this climate zone is often quite windy, but has few climate extremes.

The coldest seawater on earth could help scientists understand why Antarctic sea ice is growing in a warming world

Here are some simple steps to minimise the effects of dairying on water quality and mahinga kai.

Urbanisation has changed the face of many waterways that flow through urban areas

Our southwest Pacific research focuses on recent and historic climate and weather activity, including our involvement in ACRE Pacific data rescue.

Information about climate and weather and links to climate-related websites.

Antarctica is experiencing stunning skyscapes like those recently seen in New Zealand, thanks to the afterglow effect from the Tongan volcano.

Currently, the most reliable method to estimate the age of tuna is by examination of their otoliths or "ear bones"

NIWA collects a vast range of environmental information about New Zealand’s environment from the sky to the seafloor.

Methane (CH4) is the second most important greenhouse gas after CO2 that is produced by human activities.