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Study of ancient sea creature’s DNA links New Zealand to oceans around the world
Media release24 July 2025A world-first study of marine life, including sea creatures found in New Zealand's dark, cold, pressurised ocean depths, has revealed that deep-sea life is surprisingly more connected than previously thought. -
Methane monitoring advances promise benefits for agriculture and waste sectors
Media release10 July 2025Accurately measuring methane emissions, verifying sources and validating efforts to reduce them. -
Loss of contact with MethaneSAT satellite won’t stop agricultural emissions research
Media release02 July 2025Earth Sciences New Zealand statement on loss of contact with MethaneSAT satellite. -
A new era for New Zealand science
Media release01 July 2025Today marks the first day of Earth Sciences New Zealand and the start of a new era for science. -
Matariki 2025 viewing conditions
Media release19 June 2025When will I be able to see Matariki rising? -
Native forests sink more carbon than expected
Media release17 June 2025A NIWA-led study has found New Zealand’s native forests are absorbing more carbon dioxide (CO2) than previously thought. -
Lake restoration gets global spotlight
Media release05 June 2025An ambitious plan to reverse the decline of the largest lake in Northland is set to gain global attention at an upcoming international gathering of lake management experts in Australia. -
Transition Chief Executive appointed for the New Zealand Earth Sciences Institute
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Antarctic clean-up challenges
Media release28 May 2025No detectable human-induced environmental change to the pristine Lake Vanda following the decommission of the research station. -
NIWA welcomes new name and merger date
News article16 May 2025Merger with GNS will come into effect by 1 July. -
Bold science reforms to fuel economic growth
Media release14 May 2025An announcement from Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti -
Experience a lifetime of coastal climate change with new online game
Media release14 May 2025A new online simulation game that enables New Zealanders to experience a climate-changed future and explore choices has been launched.
