Rig shark is an important inshore commercial fish species in New Zealand, and we need to understand more about their habitats, movements, nursery grounds and vulnerability to human impacts to ensure they are managed sustainably and their productivity is enhanced.

The Statement of Core Purpose spells out why the Government owns Crown Research Institutes and what it expects from them.

Greenhouse gases are atmospheric gases that intercept long-wave (mainly infrared) radiation emitted from the Earth's surface.

As much of this climate zone is sheltered by high country to the west, south and in some areas to the east, it is the sunniest region of New Zealand.

The coldest seawater on earth could help scientists understand why Antarctic sea ice is growing in a warming world

NIWA collects wave data, develops and verifies wave forecasting systems, and is developing and producing wave projections.

A monthly summary of the climate in the tropical South Pacific islands, with an outlook for the coming months.

What are the potential sources of chemical contamination from mining activities?

NIWA's educational resources and scientific data are tools for young people to learn about science.

We are currently steaming out towards our survey area, the Louisville Seamount Chain, which is about 1500 km from Wellington.

The climate of the Manawatu-Wanganui region is a reflection of the generally disturbed westerly air flow with interspersed anticyclones, modified in specific places by the local topography.