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The man of many pathways
Feature story01 February 2020Dr Rob Bell worked out a long time ago that sea-level rise is much more than a scientific problem. No wonder then that people say his ability to listen is one of his best traits. -
Weathering new technology in Tonga
Feature story03 January 2020There are about 800km between the southern and northern tips of Tonga - and a lot of ocean. -
Hotspot Watch 19 December 2019
Hotspot19 December 2019Across the North Island, moderate to large increases in soil moisture levels were observed in many locations due to substantial rainfall in the past week. Across the South Island, substantial rainfall contributed to moderate to large increases in soil moisture levels in the vast majority of the island. -
Scientist pieces together details of underwater landslides
Media release28 November 2019New information about landslides that occur on the seafloor off New Zealand’s east coast will help scientists better understand why and where they happen, and the types of threats they pose. -
The week it snowed everywhere
Media release21 November 2019Novel handwriting recognition project casts new light on historic weather data. -
Methane seep research bubbling along
Media release10 September 2019A chance discovery off the Gisborne coast five years ago is prompting a NIWA scientist to find out more about the link between a field of methane seeps bubbling out of the sea floor and submarine landslides. -
Adaptive futures: a serious game for climate change adaptation
Research ProjectNIWA is using serious games to look at problems holistically, support understanding and give a framework for climate change adaptation decision-making. -
Rare weather phenomenon possible
Media release22 August 2019NIWA meteorologists are keeping an eye on an unusual atmospheric phenomenon that is amassing in the polar stratosphere. -
New reports highlight flood risk under climate change
Media release21 August 2019Two reports released today by NIWA and the Deep South National Science Challenge reveal new information about how many New Zealanders, how many buildings and how much infrastructure could be affected by extreme river and coastal flooding from storms and sea-level rise. -
New Zealand to have world-leading hazard risk modelling tool
Media release01 August 2019EQC, GNS Science and NIWA have joined forces to further develop world-leading natural hazards risk modelling for New Zealand. -
Flood-harvesting effects on braided river geomorphology
Research ProjectThe alp-fed braided rivers of Canterbury are treasured for their landscape, recreational amenities, salmon- and trout-fishing, and unique riverine environments – which provide habitat to a host of endangered birds – but they are under threat from land-use intensification and a growing demand for irrigation water. -
Suspended sediment dynamics in New Zealand Rivers: Impacts of catchment characteristics on the timing of sediment delivery during runoff events
Research ProjectFine sediment is the most pervasive and significant contaminant in New Zealand’s rivers, estuaries, and coastal areas.