Atmospheric analysis

Check out UV index forecasts for locations in New Zealand (including ski fields), Australia, the Pacific and Antarctica.

This daily image of New Zealand from space was created using data from one of NASA's EOS satellites, collected at our receiving station in Lauder, Central Otago.

The land used to produce crops is usually flat to gently rolling so it can be tilled, sowed, and harvested.

These datasets are available in a range of formats.

There are several definitions of drought, depending upon whether it is viewed as a hazard or a risk.

The mass of carbon emissions can easily be calculated.

Scott Base, Antarctica Antarctica is the coldest, windiest and driest continent.

Follow NIWA's scientists as they explore the natural world, make new discoveries and share how people use their science.

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Raglan B Cam-era station

Explore our education and information section to find out about climate and climate change, weather, our atmosphere, estuaries and more.