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New Zealand to have world-leading hazard risk modelling tool
Media release01 August 2019EQC, GNS Science and NIWA have joined forces to further develop world-leading natural hazards risk modelling for New Zealand. -
Scientists study eels by moonlight
Media release01 August 2019Under the light of the moon where the river meets the sea, NIWA researchers are planning to catch tiny fish that are all but invisible to the naked eye. -
NIWA reveals Arrowtown air quality standards breached every time temperature plummets
Media release05 July 2019The first month of data from NIWA’s air quality monitoring project in Arrowtown reveals that air quality has already breached the national standard eight times this winter, including six times in the week from 19 to 26 June – in fact every time the air temperature dropped below freezing. -
2019 so far - a story of weather and climate extremes
Media release02 July 2019We’re now halfway through 2019 and NIWA climate data from the first six months tell a dramatic story of weather and climate extremes. -
It only gets brighter from tomorrow!
Media release20 June 2019We’re here already – the shortest day is tomorrow (Saturday) and after this, it gets progressively lighter out to the longest day of the year in December. -
Ambitious NIWA-led Antarctic Ocean project gets go-ahead
Media release18 June 2019Understanding how the Antarctic oceans work is vital to predicting the world’s future climate and the implications of climate change for humankind and the planet. -
Time for bold actions guided by science
Feature story14 June 2019New Zealanders are fast becoming aware that our changing climate matters a great deal. NIWA Chief Executive John Morgan explains. -
Setting new baselines in the southern seas
Feature story14 June 2019While most New Zealanders were settling into their summer break, some scientists were double-checking their survival gear before heading to work deep in the Southern Ocean. -
Our changing oceans
Feature story13 June 2019The on-going rise of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) that is fuelling climate change is also driving significant changes in the waters off our coasts. -
NIWA's underwater health check
Feature story13 June 2019At the bottom of our lakes are NIWA divers with waterproof clipboards. Sarah Fraser jumps in to find out what they’re doing. -
Fighting fires - one forecast at a time
Feature story13 June 2019When fire came to Pigeon Valley, Fire and Emergency came to NIWA. -
Climate Matters - shaping our climate solutions
13 June 2019NIWA is bringing together decision makers and influencers from across New Zealand this month to shape the science we need to respond to our changing climate.