-
Hotspot Watch 23 October 2025
Hotspot23 October 2025A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. -
First known green turtle feeding habitat confirmed in NZ
Media release22 October 2025Scientists have used drones to video green turtles feeding in New Zealand waters for the first time. -
Discovery of new marine sponges a ‘huge surprise’
Media release21 October 2025A research team exploring marine sponges in Fiordland has found half of the 82 sponge specimens collected during a recent trip are new to science. -
Hotspot Watch 16 October 2025
Hotspot17 October 2025A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. -
New research to understand the impact of marine heatwaves on fisheries
Media release15 October 2025A new report has outlined how gradual long-term warming of the waters around New Zealand, and an increase in short-term heat events, are likely under different greenhouse gas emission scenarios. -
Antarctic methane discoveries skyrocket
Media release10 October 2025New methane seeps are being discovered at an astonishing rate in Antarctic waters. -
Hotspot Watch 9 October 2025
Hotspot09 October 2025A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. -
Wetlands win proves power of partnership to improve water quality
Media release06 October 2025Constructed wetlands project receives NZ award for environmental sustainability. -
Hotspot Watch 2 October 2025
Hotspot03 October 2025A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. -
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. -
Antarctic voyage applications are open
News article24 September 2025Expressions of interest are now open for the 2027 and 2029 Antarctic voyages.