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Antarctic methane discoveries skyrocket
Media release10 October 2025New methane seeps are being discovered at an astonishing rate in Antarctic waters. -
Endothall
Endothall (Endothall dipotassium) is a herbicide (chemical) that has been registered for the control of freshwater submerged (underwater) weeds in New Zealand. -
Hotspot Watch 9 October 2025
Hotspot09 October 2025A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. -
Wetlands win proves power of partnership to improve water quality
Media release06 October 2025Constructed wetlands project receives NZ award for environmental sustainability. -
Hotspot Watch 2 October 2025
Hotspot03 October 2025A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. -
Warming oceans prompt major overhaul of how we monitor El Niño and La Niña
Media release01 October 2025Global warming is changing how we monitor one of the world’s biggest climate drivers, says Earth Sciences New Zealand. -
Hotspot Watch 26 September 2025
Hotspot26 September 2025A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. -
Te Kūwaha Graduate Programme
NIWA’s Te Kūwaha Graduate Internship programme has been established to help support and create tangible pathways for the next generation of Māori researchers. -
Antarctic voyage applications are open
News article24 September 2025Expressions of interest are now open for the 2027 and 2029 Antarctic voyages. -
Land-to-sea spatial management
Research ProjectAssessing sediment effects on seafloor primary production via satellite . -
De-risking New Zealand’s offshore wind energy
Research ProjectA programme to accelerate efficient and accurate assessments of the impacts of proposed offshore developments on New Zealand’s unique marine fauna and habitats.