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The great debate: when does summer begin?
Media release21 December 2021This Wednesday 22nd December, the sun reaches its highest position in the sky. It will be the Southern Hemisphere’s longest day of the year. Also known as the summer solstice, it marks the start of astronomical summer. But hang on, didn’t summer already begin? -
How we won the 36th America’s Cup
News article19 December 2021Emirates Team New Zealand is known for their outstanding achievements on the world yacht racing stage and their drive for excellence in technical innovation. So how does a supercomputer become part of the team? -
Hotspot Watch 16 December 2021
Hotspot16 December 2021A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. Regions experiencing significant soil moisture deficits are deemed “hotspots”. Persistent hotspot regions have the potential to develop into drought. -
Hotspot Watch 10 December 2021
Hotspot10 December 2021A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. Regions experiencing significant soil moisture deficits are deemed “hotspots”. Persistent hotspot regions have the potential to develop into drought. -
Hotspot Watch - 3 December 2021
Hotspot03 December 2021A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. Regions experiencing significant soil moisture deficits are deemed “hotspots”. Persistent hotspot regions have the potential to develop into drought. -
Our seas are sizzling again
Media release30 November 2021Coastal sea temperatures around Aotearoa New Zealand have risen well above average, NIWA forecasters say. -
Hotspot Watch 26 November 2021
Hotspot26 November 2021A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. Regions experiencing significant soil moisture deficits are deemed “hotspots”. Persistent hotspot regions have the potential to develop into drought. -
Hotspot Watch 18 November 2021
Hotspot18 November 2021A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. Regions experiencing significant soil moisture deficits are deemed “hotspots”. Persistent hotspot regions have the potential to develop into drought. -
Hotspot Watch 11 November 2021
Hotspot11 November 2021A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. Regions experiencing significant soil moisture deficits are deemed “hotspots”. Persistent hotspot regions have the potential to develop into drought. -
Hotspot Watch 4 November 2021
Hotspot04 November 2021A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. Regions experiencing significant soil moisture deficits are deemed “hotspots”. Persistent hotspot regions have the potential to develop into drought. -
Coastal flooding likely to be main driver for adaptation
Media release12 October 2021New NIWA-led research shows increasing flood risk is going to be what leads people to make changes to adapt to sea-level rise. -
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.