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Over 220,000 m3 of sediment was eroded from just 9.1km of Ūawa/Hikuwai riverbanks in Gisborne (Tairāwhiti).

Scientists have uncovered a key piece of the puzzle behind the unusual ‘slow earthquakes’ occurring off the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island.  

New high-resolution modelling predicts that rainfall from tropical cyclones will significantly increase under global warming.

A 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.

Accurately measuring methane emissions, verifying sources and validating efforts to reduce them.

Earth Sciences New Zealand statement on loss of contact with MethaneSAT satellite. 

Today marks the first day of Earth Sciences New Zealand and the start of a new era for science.

When will I be able to see Matariki rising?

A NIWA-led study has found New Zealand’s native forests are absorbing more carbon dioxide (CO2) than previously thought.

An 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.

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No detectable human-induced environmental change to the pristine Lake Vanda following the decommission of the research station.