New ZealandScientists deploy quake sensors on big-risk quake zoneScientists have successfully placed quake sensors along the East Coast seafloor.26 Oct 02:06 AM
New ZealandWarm spring run continues ahead of cool changeMake the most of it because it is all about to change.23 Oct 04:48 PM
New ZealandFrom New Caledonia to Northland: Shark tag's incredible tripA chance find on a Northland beach now helping scientists learn more about mako sharks.18 Oct 08:35 PM
CrimeNews in brief: Fashion show; dairy robbery; school band's success; tartan is topsNews in brief: Fashion on show; school success; aggravated robbery; council acquires land13 Oct 08:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi forecasters tipping rain, wind and cold to hit overnightRug up as a wet and wintry blast hits much of New Zealand, says Niwa.11 Oct 04:48 AM
New ZealandKeeping future global warming within 1.5C demands 'truly heroic' effortUN report on limiting warming to another 1.5C should "end magical thinking", expert says.08 Oct 01:00 AM
EnvironmentOverall improvement in many facets of freshwaterMixed results in 10-year trend for region waterways.06 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandDinner time: Niwa solves riddle involving the seal, octopus and kayakerThe explanation isn't overly scientific either, NIWA says.28 Sep 12:01 AM
New ZealandRain, icy winds and snow on the way todayThe good news is after today spring will slowly return.25 Sep 05:28 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain, snow and gale force winds to hit South IslandHowever, centres on the east coast of the country will reach the low 20s today.15 Sep 06:25 PM
New ZealandBorn to be mild: NZ's sixth-warmest winterIf you haven't dug too far into the firewood this year, there's a reason.04 Sep 03:37 AM
New ZealandNiwa forecast: NZ likely to get another El NiñoIt's now likely New Zealand will see another El Niño climate system soon.29 Aug 03:17 AM
New ZealandWellington divers discover giant squid on beachA monster from the sea has washed up near Wellington, we're not squidding!26 Aug 05:35 AM
New ZealandHow did NZ scientists count 2083 different dolphins?NZ scientists have found a clever way to count thousands of individual dolphins.25 Aug 11:27 PM
New ZealandEarth to be unusually warm until 2022, model predictsA new forecast system has revealed the years 2018 till 2022 are going to anomalously warm.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTime to end commercial whitebaiting - Forest & BirdCall to end whitebait sales to help alleviate pressure on the struggling native fishes.14 Aug 07:38 AM
New ZealandWet weekend on the way for mostParts of the North Island's east coast are in for a drenching.02 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandHow much longer will Southern Ocean slow climate change?The Southern Ocean below NZ absorbs 40 per cent of CO2 emissions. But for how much longer?28 Jul 10:39 PM
New ZealandStunning pic: Welly's whale a capital attractionThe fireworks could be called off due to the presence of a whale in the harbour.04 Jul 11:55 PM
New ZealandStunning pic: Welly's whale a capital attractionBut this tale could end up in disappointment for fireworks fans.04 Jul 09:34 PM
New ZealandRecord low temperatures possible in AucklandAuckland could be zero degrees or lower on Saturday morning.29 Jun 09:19 AM
New ZealandLake snot-making algae now in Lake TaupoAn algae species that creates mucus-like lake snot has likely now spread to Lake Taupo.13 Jun 05:32 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Gale-force winds and heavy rain for midweekNorth Island set to be buffeted by strong winds and heavy rains this week.10 Jun 04:02 AM
New ZealandWhy 2018 has been our fourth warmest year so farThe January-through-May period was the fourth warmest of any recorded in NZ, Niwa says.06 Jun 03:29 AM
New ZealandHey autumn ... where the bloody hell are you?Otago town Ranfurly takes week's record for coldest place at -9.1C.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFootage reveals stunning clarity of famous NZ springsFootage has revealed the spectacular clarity of one of NZ's largest freshwater springs.24 May 11:32 PM
New Zealand7000 lightning strikes rattle the north and more snow in the far southAuckland is next in line as front sweeps north.24 May 05:37 PM
New ZealandMarvellous May: Why many spots have seen record warmthMany spots across NZ have been enjoying their warmest May on the books - until now.22 May 03:32 AM
New ZealandSeals reveal Antarctica's climate change cluesScientists have an unlikely tool to show how fast Antarctic ice sheets are melting: seals.19 May 09:06 PM
New ZealandMuggy northerlies continue, rain and thunderstorms for someYesterday Whangārei topped the country at 23.9C, with Auckland close behind on 23.7C.14 May 05:43 PM
New ZealandSea mining effects to be simulatedNiwa is about to attempt one of the most challenging underwater experiments ever.06 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandInside ship that just drilled into NZ's danger zoneAn unusually shaped scientific research ship, Joides Resolution, is docked in Auckland.06 May 07:12 AM
New ZealandExplained: The month the golden weather diedFor the first time since July, balmy temperatures fell to "near average" in April. Why?04 May 01:10 AM
New ZealandScientists drop in on little-known, rarely sighted beaked whalesNZ scientists believe they've picked up the sounds of rarely sighted beaked whales.03 May 05:33 AM
