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A mystery specimen has been identified as a species never documented in New Zealand waters.

NIWA is pleased with the announcement today by the Science, Innovation and Technology Minister of the Government’s response to a recent review of New Zealand’s weather forecasting system.

Scientists have found a new ghost shark that lives exclusively in the deep waters of Australia and New Zealand. 

NIWA has been awarded $10.2m to eradicate an invasive clam that was only recently discovered in New Zealand waters.

A new NIWA-led study has found that climate change increased the amount of total rainfall during Cyclone Gabrielle by 10%.

NIWA’s new research vessel, Kaharoa II, will be in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park/ Ko te Pataka kai o Tīkapa Moana Te Moananui-ā-Toi over the next three weeks, filming underwater habitats.

NIWA’s brand-new research vessel, Kaharoa II, was officially christened by Minister Judith Collins today. 

Commercial-scale production of kingfish - a high-value, white-fleshed finfish to complement salmon - is now a reality in New Zealand. 

A $20 million investment in NIWA’s world-leading climate, marine and freshwater science and advanced technologies.

An unusual disturbance high above Antarctica is causing polar air to encroach on different parts of the Southern Hemisphere, including New Zealand.

NIWA scientists have seen substantial changes in the ocean to the east of New Zealand

July 2024 marks a special anniversary for NIWA - 25 years of issuing our Seasonal Climate Outlook.