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Summer interns help map our marine realm
Blog23 February 2026From preserved specimens to deep‑sea discoveries, two interns got a glimpse into marine science at the Earth Sciences NZ Invertebrate Collection (NIC) this summer. -
Hotspot Watch 19 February 2026
Hotspot19 February 2026A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. -
Study deepens understanding of black coral age and growth rates
News article16 February 2026A recent study has advanced our knowledge of the growth patterns and age of black corals around New Zealand. -
Hotspot Watch 12 February 2026
Hotspot12 February 2026A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. -
Hotspot Watch 5 February 2026
Hotspot05 February 2026A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. -
Hotspot Watch 30 January 2026
Hotspot30 January 2026A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. -
Hotspot Watch 22 January 2026
Hotspot22 January 2026A 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”. -
Hotspot Watch 16 January 2026
Hotspot16 January 2026A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. -
Hotspot Watch 9 January 2026
Hotspot09 January 2026A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. -
Hotspot Watch 19 December 2025
Hotspot19 December 2025A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. -
Hotspot Watch 12 December 2025
Hotspot12 December 2025A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. -
Degraded estuaries feel the heat
Media release11 December 2025Degraded estuaries are less resilient to the impacts of heatwaves, new research from Earth Sciences New Zealand shows.