It’s the warmest winter on record – again
Source: NIWA – National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research
Aotearoa New Zealand has just experienced its warmest winter on record – well exceeding the...
Catch sampling
Source: NIWA – National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research
It’s just after 4am and the Sanford Fish Processing shed in Auckland is a riot...
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...
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...
Innovation theme for student science fair
Source: NIWA – National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research
Bay of Plenty’s next generation of scientists are showcasing their latest discoveries this week at...
Students seek scientific solutions
Source: NIWA – National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research
Waikato’s next generation of scientists are showcasing their latest discoveries this week at the annual...
NIWA scientists make salmon farming breakthrough
Source: NIWA – National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research
NIWA scientists have made a breakthrough that may underpin expansion of the high-value New Zealand...
Taonga Species Series: Īnanga
Source: NIWA – National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research
Taonga species such as tuna (freshwater eel), kōura (freshwater crayfish) and kākahi (freshwater mussels) are...
Norse goddess reveals seabed secrets
Source: NIWA – National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research
A large, orange Scandinavian robot gives NIWA’s marine geologists an in-depth look at changes to...
Keeping tabs on muddy waters
Source: NIWA – National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research
He says invertebrates like worms, crabs and shellfish can provide many of the answers to...
Scientists say methane emitted by humans ‘vastly underestimated’
Source: NIWA – National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research
NIWA researchers have helped unlock information trapped in ancient air samples from Greenland and Antarctica...
Studying a fragile and alien icy world
Source: NIWA – National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research
Antarctica feels like an alien planet. It’s a truly extraordinary place, holding more world records...
