Atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) is measured continuously at Baring Head, providing the longest running record of this type in the Southern hemisphere.

Check out UV index forecasts for locations in New Zealand (including ski fields), Australia, the Pacific and Antarctica.

Management of stream riparian areas - including vegetation and stock access - influences the health of streams and downstream water bodies.

There are many lines of evidence showing that NZ has warmed during the past century.

Grey mullet have a worldwide distribution and Aotearoa is at the southern limit of their range.

Nutrients in waterways are essential for the growth of algae and aquatic plants but too much can destroy an ecosystem.

Tau kōura is a traditional Māori fishing method commonly used to harvest kōura or freshwater crayfish in areas where they are abundant.

Providing educational resources to school students and teachers is part of NIWA's commitment to helping young New Zealanders discover more about science and technology.

The 2012-2013 drought affected the entire North Island plus the west coast of the South Island.

The climate of this zone is greatly dependent on the lie of the massive Southern Alps to the west.

We have prepared a breakdown of the different guidelines that are available for sampling freshwater fisheries. The overview provides links to key documents that explain what should be considered when designing fish monitoring studies and how to implement the various sampling techniques.

Heavy rainfall is one of the most frequent and widespread severe weather hazards to affect New Zealand.