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NIWA scientists working under the ice in Antarctica
News article06 October 2014NIWA marine ecologists, including specialist divers, are heading south shortly for the second stage in a range of experiments that take place under the ice in Antarctica. -
Scientists take stunning photographs
News article01 October 2014A stunning close up photograph of a rare, bright yellow and blue aquatic creature has been voted the winner of this year’s public choice category of NIWA’s photography competition. -
Finding the right whale in old places
News article26 September 2014Scientists on a rugged mid-winter trip to the remote sub-Antarctic islands have confirmed a large contingent of endangered southern right whales are spending the colder months near Campbell Island. -
Dry spells take hold in South Island
News article10 September 2014Many areas in the South Island are tracking towards record dry spells as relatively warm, dry weather that began in mid-August continues -
National Science Challenge launched today
News article04 September 2014The Government’s latest National Science Challenge announced today represents the single biggest investment in ocean-related research for New Zealand. -
Auckland Students take scientific approach to fair
News article26 August 2014Auckland students are this week putting the finishing touches to their projects as the NIWA Auckland City Science and Technology Fair kicks off. -
France, New Zealand co-operate for a better future for a Samoan village
Media release25 August 2014A unique pilot project to help Samoa’s largest village better cope with natural disaster is the focus of an upcoming exhibition at the Museum of Samoa timed to coincide with a major United Nations conference in Apia. -
Science students step up
News article25 August 2014It’s a big week for Wellington’s next top scientists competing in the 50th annual NIWA Wellington Regional Science and Technology Fair. -
Waikato's top science students compete
News article21 August 2014Waikato’s next top scientists are showcasing their talents at this week’s NIWA Waikato Science and Technology Fair. -
Decade of great white shark research nears end
News article11 August 2014A joint 10-year NIWA and Department of Conservation project to find out more about the great white sharks that inhabit New Zealand waters is coming to an end. -
Next young scientists step up
News article08 August 2014Manukau’s next generation of scientists are displaying the results of some innovative research projects at the NIWA Manukau Region Science and Technology Fair from this weekend. -
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce officially launches the Deep South Challenge
News article05 August 2014The Government’s Deep South National Science Challenge provides an unprecedented opportunity for scientific collaboration that will ultimately improve the lives of all New Zealanders.