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

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    First sighting of volcano responsible for undersea eruption

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    Southwest Pacific Tropical Cyclone Outlook: Near average or slightly above average numbers for many islands likely, and increased activity in the late season near Tonga and Niue

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    NIWA’s Kaharoa sets sail to deploy robots across the Pacific Ocean

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    Kiwi great whites cross the ditch to Bondi

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    Winners of NIWA Auckland Science Fair announced

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    Winners of NIWA Wellington Science Fair announced

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    NIWA survey reveals deep water canyons off Otago coast

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    NIWA's has mapped the seabed off the coast of Otago, revealing the structure of nine canyons in the Great South Basin. This survey is providing new information about geological processes in the region as well as clues to what types of life might exist on the seafloor. 
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    NIWA seafloor mapping of Auckland’s doorstep

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    NIWA spies discover big birds take midwinter holidays

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    NIWA maps Mt Tongariro ash cloud shortly after the eruption

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    These latest infra-red satellite images of ash clouds over New Zealand were created using the NOAA 18 and 19 satellites. 
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    NIWA remains committed to its atmospheric science

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    NIWA will continue, as planned, to support Lauder as a key facility in our atmospheric research portfolio.
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    NIWA goes deeper than ever before, and finds new strange-looking fish

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