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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. -
Declining sea-ice is altering Antarctic food webs
Media release11 September 2025A new study shows a significant change in Antarctic phytoplankton over time that could cascade through the marine food web and affect the ocean’s capacity as a carbon sink. -
This year’s winter snow ‘abysmal’ for many
Media release04 September 2025Winter snowfall was well below average for much of the country, says Earth Sciences New Zealand. -
Unveiling Cascade: A $35 Million Leap Towards New Zealand's Technological Future
Media release27 August 2025New Zealand’s newest and largest supercomputer has produced its first weather forecast. -
Real Options Analysis
Research ProjectEvaluating its strengths and limitations through two Future Coasts Aotearoa case studies -
Computational Fluid Dynamics for environmental flow modelling
Research ProjectComputational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is an advanced simulation technology that uses numerical methods and powerful computing resources to model the movement of air in the natural environment. -
Rain from tropical cyclones to increase under warmer climate
Media release07 August 2025New high-resolution modelling predicts that rainfall from tropical cyclones will significantly increase under global warming. -
Better forecasting fish abundances under climate change
Research ProjectNIWA are developing a modelling approach to better predict fish abundances in the past, to then be able to forecast fish abundances in the future under climate change and fishing scenarios -
Matariki 2025 viewing conditions
Media release19 June 2025When will I be able to see Matariki rising? -
AI-driven nowcasting at NIWA
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New study reveals climate change is already impacting the Andes
Media release08 May 2025Seven nations sharing world’s longest mountain range already impacted by climate change