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Read about the important science being undertaken at NIWA, and how it affects New Zealanders

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    Temperatures soar into record books 26 November 2013

    Media release
    A spell of settled sunny weather around the country has been breaking temperature records, NIWA figures show.
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    NIWA scientists make surprise discovery

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    After two years of groundwork, NIWA scientists have finally unlocked the mystery of the elusive lamprey breeding grounds.
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    Scientists on hunt for freshwater crayfish

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    NIWA scientists have secured funding for a project they hope will take them a step closer to discovering why the number of freshwater crayfish, or koura, in the Upper Waikato River has dramatically declined.
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    Court of Appeal awards costs to NIWA

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    The Court of Appeal has awarded costs to NIWA following a decision by the New Zealand Climate Education Trust to withdraw its appeal against a High Court ruling which confirmed the integrity of NIWA's climate science.
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    Excellence Awards and National Photography Competitions 2013 winners announced

    Media release
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    NZ, Japanese scientists join forces for voyage of discovery

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    Scientists helping to create safer communities

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    NIWA’s climate science vindicated in Court of Appeal

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    Southwest Pacific Tropical Cyclone Outlook: Near average tropical cyclone numbers for the region is likely, with increased activity in the late season

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    IPCC says human influence on climate system clear

    News article
    This is one of the key conclusions announced today by Working Group 1 of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, in the summary of its contribution to the IPCC's Fifth Assessment. 
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    Tornadoes increasing across New Zealand

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    Eels sharing home win photographic competition

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