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Antarctica Likely Storing More Carbon Than Previously Thought
Tuesday, 21 May 2024, 10:46 am | NIWA
Two rare surveys were conducted by NIWA in Antarctica’s Ross Sea region in 2021 and 2023, where they discovered vast amounts of seaweed. More >>
Hotspot Watch
Friday, 17 May 2024, 8:49 am | NIWA
Hotspots remain around Napier and Hastings in Hawke’s Bay More >>
Lake Wānaka Mapped In Exquisite Detail
Thursday, 16 May 2024, 2:29 pm | NIWA
NIWA marine geology technician Sam Davidson said they can now visualise the entire lakebed and its structures. More >>
Hotspot Watch
Friday, 10 May 2024, 2:18 pm | NIWA
Hotspots remain in place around Napier and Hastings. Hotspots remain in place across much of central Canterbury and isolated parts of southern Canterbury More >>
Seafloor Impacts Of Cyclone Gabrielle Revealed
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 10:29 am | NIWA
Scientists have found evidence of sediment impacts on seafloor ecosystems following Cyclone Gabrielle. More >>
April Climate Summary
Monday, 6 May 2024, 2:05 pm | NIWA
Temperatures ranged from near average to well above average across the country, with regional variation More >>
Seasonal Climate Outlook: May - July
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 7:50 am | NIWA
Temperatures are about equally likely to be near average or above average in all regions. Despite this, a cold start to the three month period is expected in May followed by a possible trend toward milder conditions in June and July More >>
Swipe Card Found In Antarctica 13 Years After Being Lost In Wellington
Friday, 26 April 2024, 1:26 pm | NIWA
How on earth did the card get from Wellington Harbour and all the way to Cape Evans, some 4,000km away? Could it have been carried on the ocean currents? More >>
Hunting For Freshwater ‘freak Of Nature’ In Otago
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 10:58 am | NIWA
A team of NIWA scientific divers have successfully searched for a freshwater freak of nature in Otago’s alpine lakes. They have unearthed plants that comprise moss and liverwort species, which are collectively known as deep-water bryophytes when ... More >>
Ship Anchors May Cause Extensive And Long-lasting Damage To The Seafloor, According To New NIWA Research
Tuesday, 16 April 2024, 2:03 pm | NIWA
NIWA anchored their research vessel in Wellington Harbour and observed in real-time how its anchor changed the surrounding environment. More >>
NIWA: Hotspot Watch
Friday, 5 April 2024, 11:26 am | NIWA
- Hotspots are located across most of Northland, northern Auckland, northern Coromandel Peninsula, parts of coastal Bay of Plenty and Gisborne, southern Hawke’s Bay to Wairarapa, and coastal Manawatū-Whanganui to Kāpiti Coast - Hotspots are located ... More >>
March Climate Summary - Coldest March In 12 Years
Thursday, 4 April 2024, 3:28 pm | NIWA
It was Aotearoa New Zealand's coldest March in 12 years, with a mean temperature of 14.8C, which is 0.99C below average. More >>
Blue Cod - The Kittens Of The Sea?
Friday, 15 March 2024, 10:38 am | NIWA
Strange fish behaviour has been captured by NIWA scientists working in New Zealand’s Marlborough Sounds. They were looking at the abundance and anatomy of blue cod ( Parapercis colias), research that involved using lasers attached to underwater cameras ... More >>
Many New Zealand Glaciers Are Headed For Extinction
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 11:05 am | NIWA
WATCH: Glacier Extinction Horizons A culmination of over 45 years of research is painting a grave picture for the state of our iconic glaciers. NIWA’s Dr Andrew Lorrey says that hotter temperatures are to blame. "We’ve had a flurry of ... More >>
Increase In Toxic Algae In Our Waters This Summer
Wednesday, 28 February 2024, 10:16 am | NIWA
Scientists are seeing more toxic algae in our lakes and rivers compared to previous years, says NIWA. New Zealand’s warm, stable summer has created ideal conditions for the growth of the algae, also known as cyanobacteria, which can be harmful to ... More >>
Will It Rain On My Wedding Day?
Tuesday, 20 February 2024, 10:31 am | NIWA
This is one of the most common questions that NIWA meteorologists get asked. Here they give their top tips to help you plan for the big day. Everyone wants beautiful weather for their wedding. There’s even a luxury travel company that promises a ... More >>
Scientists Counting Down To MethaneSAT Satellite Launch
Friday, 16 February 2024, 11:13 am | NIWA
NIWA scientists leading Aotearoa New Zealand’s MethaneSAT agricultural emissions science programme are gearing up for the launch of its satellite. MethaneSAT is a global initiative led by the US Environmental Defense Fund to track and reduce methane ... More >>
January Climate Summary - Warm & Dry For Many
Wednesday, 7 February 2024, 2:48 pm | NIWA
The January Climate Summary is attached. Highlights: - Temperatures were above average or well above average across most of Aotearoa New Zealand - It was a dry month for many parts of the country - Christchurch recorded 297 hours of sunshine, making it ... More >>
Seasonal Climate Outlook: Feb - April
Friday, 2 February 2024, 10:43 am | NIWA
Highlights: - February is likely to feature weather patterns typically associated with El Niño, including below normal rainfall in northern and eastern areas of both islands - Temperatures will range from cool (for the time of year) to hot - Air pressure ... More >>
Warm Oceans Behind Our Hot, Humid Weather
Thursday, 25 January 2024, 12:54 pm | NIWA
A strong marine heatwave is contributing to New Zealand’s unusually hot weather, says NIWA. Meteorologist Ben Noll says that sea surface temperatures around Auckland are borderline tropical. "A rapidly intensifying marine heatwave has caused ... More >>
