On 1 July 2025, NIWA merged with GNS Science to become Earth Sciences New Zealand.

Atmospheric analysis

NIWA has been using advanced scientific instruments to measure atmospheric trace gases and isotopes for over 50 years.

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    NZ, Japanese scientists join forces for voyage of discovery

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    Scientists helping to create safer communities

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    NIWA’s climate science vindicated in Court of Appeal

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    Southwest Pacific Tropical Cyclone Outlook: Near average tropical cyclone numbers for the region is likely, with increased activity in the late season

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    IPCC says human influence on climate system clear

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    This is one of the key conclusions announced today by Working Group 1 of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, in the summary of its contribution to the IPCC's Fifth Assessment. 
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    Eels sharing home win photographic competition

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    NIWA scientists head to Antarctica

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  • Summer Camp - Extreme

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    NIWA uses virtual microscope to strengthen New Zealand’s biosecurity

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    Yeast project excels at Auckland science fair

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    Scientists assess earthquake potential of faults close to West Coast

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    Wellington's next top scientists named

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