Record warmth so far this winter
Source: NIWA – National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research
New Zealand has just experienced its warmest June and July since records began in 1909...
Will it be a fintastic fishing year?
Source: NIWA – National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research
A marine heatwave is happening all around New Zealand. Warmer waters are more pleasant for...
Hotspot Watch 10 February 2022
Source: NIWA – National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research
A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to...
Scientists examine high winds on Auckland Harbour Bridge
Source: NIWA – National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research
When high winds on the Auckland Harbour Bridge last September caused two trucks to topple...
Skies looking mostly clear for spotting rare Super Blood Moon
Source: NIWA – National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research
NIWA forecasters say expected clear skies are looking good for spotting the Super Blood Moon...
Climate scientists making shift to new “normal”
Source: NIWA – National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research
NIWA climate scientists are redefining what’s normal when it comes to the weather.
A team of...
Hotspot Watch 19 November 2020
Source: NIWA – National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research
A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to...
Study discovers microplastics in New Zealand’s seabed
Source: NIWA – National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research
A pilot study carried out by NIWA and the University of Auckland has found microplastics...
Forecast shows Auckland region to stay dry
Source: NIWA – National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research
Aucklanders should not expect any decent rain for more than 10 days, says NIWA principal...
More cyclones likely around Aotearoa this summer
Source: MakeLemonade.nz
Te Whanganui-a-Tara – New Zealand may see more cyclones than normal this summer.
The coming cyclone season is forecast to be near or slightly...
Researchers produce stunning images
Source: NIWA – National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research
A break in the clouds in a remote Fiordland valley and a chance encounter with...
Hotspot Watch 5 February 2021
Source: NIWA – National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research
A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to...
