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2020 Australian wildfires reveal significant hole in our understanding of ozone
Media release09 August 2022Smoke from the devastating Australian wildfires impacted the atmosphere in a way that’s never been seen before. -
Seen a stunning sunrise or sunset lately? The Tongan volcano may be the cause
Media release15 June 2022The Tongan volcanic eruption may be responsible for New Zealand’s unusually vibrant sunrises and sunsets, say NIWA scientists. -
Tracking an eruption
Feature story30 May 2022Stacy Mohan looks at how the shockwaves from a remote Tongan island rippled through NIWA’s research community. -
NIWA celebrates its Science New Zealand Award winners for 2021
Event20 December 2021Government scientists celebrated their 2021 award winners at the annual Science New Zealand awards celebration virtually this year. -
Opening windows and doors “one of the best ways” to remove Covid-19 from classroom air
Media release21 October 2021One of the best ways to reduce the likelihood of Covid-19 being transmitted in Aotearoa New Zealand classrooms is simply by opening doors and windows to create natural ventilation, say NIWA air quality experts. -
It’s the warmest winter on record - again
Media release03 September 2021Aotearoa New Zealand has just experienced its warmest winter on record – well exceeding the previous record which was set just last year. -
Scientists reveal how landmark ban gave planet fighting chance
Media release19 August 2021Without the global CFC ban we’d already be facing the reality of a “scorched earth”, according to researchers measuring the impact of the Montreal Protocol. -
Searching southern skies
Feature story04 August 2021For a small group of unassuming buildings nestled amongst the wide-open spaces of the Maniototo, the Lauder Atmospheric Research Station punches well above its weight. -
NIWA establishes first Antarctic GRUAN site
Feature story27 May 2021A NIWA-led collaboration is seeing atmospheric measurements taken from Antarctica’s Ross Island added to a highly respected international climate data reference network. -
Happy diamond anniversary for some laudable work
Media release05 May 2021A Central Otago scientific research station with a globally revered reputation is marking its 60th anniversary. -
Community Air Watch Arrowtown
Research ProjectCommunity Air Watch Arrowtown enables members of the public to use new technologies to participate in studies of air quality. -
Schools Air Watch
Research ProjectSchools Air Watch enables school classes to use new technologies to participate in a study of air quality in their own community.
