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Science Strengthening Tsunami Safety
Tuesday, 8 September 2026, 10:13 am | Earth Sciences New Zealand
All of New Zealand’s coastline and large lakes are at risk from tsunamis. Knowing the warning signs and the right action to take can help save lives. More >>
Earth Sciences New Zealand Winter Climate Summary: NZ's Third-Warmest Winter On Record
Friday, 4 September 2026, 12:31 pm | Earth Sciences New Zealand
This was 1.1°C above the 1991-2020 winter average, making it New Zealand’s 3rd-warmest winter since Earth Sciences New Zealand’s seven station temperature series began in 1909. More >>
Earth Sciences New Zealand Outlook: September – November 2026
Wednesday, 2 September 2026, 8:38 am | Earth Sciences New Zealand
Rainfall totals for September – November 2026 are about equally likely to be near normal or below normal for the north and east of the South Island, and the west of the North Island. More >>
What Happened In Nepal, Could It Happen Here And Does Climate Change Play A Role?
Thursday, 27 August 2026, 3:03 pm | Earth Sciences New Zealand
The risk in New Zealand is somewhat different from places such as the Himalayas, largely because our highest mountain regions are much less populated. However, events such as this demonstrate the importance of considering cascading hazards. More >>
Earth Sciences NZ July Climate Summary: Warm And Wet For The South Island, Dry For The North Island
Wednesday, 5 August 2026, 2:58 pm | Earth Sciences New Zealand
El Niño conditions were present in the tropical Pacific atmosphere and ocean, and by all measures the event strengthened during the month More >>
Earth Sciences New Zealand Seasonal Climate Outlook August-October 2026
Friday, 31 July 2026, 11:47 am | Earth Sciences New Zealand
There is now a 90% likelihood for El Niño to reach or exceed very strong intensity during the outlook period, with peak conditions and potential significant impacts most likely during the 2026-27 summer. More >>
Much Of New Zealand In For Stargazing Success This Matariki Weekend
Thursday, 9 July 2026, 10:28 am | Earth Sciences New Zealand
High pressure will be easing into the country this weekend, centred over the South Island, which will clear the sky and also drop the temperatures, says Earth Sciences New Zealand meteorologist Chester Lampkin. More >>
New Zealand's Warmest June On Record
Friday, 3 July 2026, 7:26 pm | Earth Sciences New Zealand
Thirty locations observed their warmest June on record, with a further 53 locations observing near-record high June temperatures. More >>
Earth Sciences New Zealand Outlook: July – September 2026
Thursday, 2 July 2026, 10:40 am | Earth Sciences New Zealand
Seasonal air temperatures for July – September 2026 are about equally likely to be near average or above average for all New Zealand regions. Although cold snaps and frosts are expected to occur. More >>
El Niño Declared, Expected To Intensify Into One Of The Strongest On Record
Thursday, 2 July 2026, 8:35 am | Earth Sciences New Zealand
El Niño is a global phenomenon, originating with the warming of ocean temperatures in the eastern and central equatorial Pacific. More >>
A Mild And Dry Autumn For Many Parts Of The Country
Friday, 5 June 2026, 4:12 pm | Earth Sciences New Zealand
Sea surface temperatures (SSTs) surrounding New Zealand were generally above average, particularly off the coast of the South Island. More >>
Earth Sciences New Zealand Seasonal Climate Outlook June-August 2026
Tuesday, 2 June 2026, 10:59 am | Earth Sciences New Zealand
New Zealand has experienced several heavy rain events from the north over the past year. These events are expected to become less frequent over the coming months, and beyond. More >>
New Energy Calculator Helps Glasshouse Growers Cut Fuel Risk And FutureProof Food Production
Monday, 11 May 2026, 11:11 am | Earth Sciences New Zealand
As New Zealand grapples with rising energy costs and uncertain supply chains, questions about our fuel security and food security are becoming tightly knotted together. More >>
Earth Sciences New Zealand Seasonal Climate Outlook May-July 2026
Friday, 1 May 2026, 9:15 am | Earth Sciences New Zealand
The tropical Pacific continues to progress towards El Niño. There’s about a 65% chance these conditions will form during this period and peak in summer 2026-27. El Niño can have wide impacts. More >>
Formidable El Niño Expected To Arrive This Winter
Wednesday, 29 April 2026, 8:37 am | Earth Sciences New Zealand
There is a greater than 60% probability that the event will be classified as ‘strong’ by spring, with the potential to intensify further later in the year. More >>
NIWA's Hotspot Watch
Thursday, 23 April 2026, 4:02 pm | Earth Sciences New Zealand
As of 20 April, the New Zealand Drought Index (NZDI) map shows that abnormally dry conditions are currently found in coastal Taranaki, and southern Manawatū Whanganui. More >>
NIWA's Hotspot Watch
Friday, 17 April 2026, 4:04 pm | Earth Sciences New Zealand
A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. Regions experiencing significant soil moisture deficits are deemed “hotspots”. More >>
NIWA's Hotspot Watch
Friday, 10 April 2026, 6:53 pm | Earth Sciences New Zealand
A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. Regions experiencing significant soil moisture deficits are deemed “hotspots”. More >>
A Dry Start To Autumn For Much Of New Zealand
Wednesday, 8 April 2026, 4:24 pm | Earth Sciences New Zealand
The sunniest four regions in 2026 so far are Taranaki (802 hours), Tasman (774 hours), wider Nelson (769 hours), and Auckland (723 hours). More >>
NIWA's Hotspot Watch
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 4:01 pm | Earth Sciences New Zealand
A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. Regions experiencing significant soil moisture deficits are deemed “hotspots”. More >>
