New ZealandWill Cyclone Donna hit NZ?A climate scientist gives a 25 per cent chance of Tropical Cyclone Donna visiting NZ.07 May 01:19 AM
New ZealandDebbie, Cook, Donna: Cyclone season explainedNZ's cyclone season has been back-loaded, but ultimately close to normal, NIWA says.05 May 05:45 AM
New ZealandOfficial figures: Just how wet was April?Whangaparaoa was drenched with nearly five times its normal April rainfall, figures show.04 May 06:10 AM
New ZealandNormal rainfall expected until July after sodden AprilAfter April's deluge, rainfall between now and July is set to be closer to normal.28 Apr 03:58 AM
New ZealandNZ pine pollen could be altering ocean ecosystemsPesky pine pollen from New Zealand forests could be altering far-away ocean ecosystems.25 Apr 01:59 AM
New ZealandBig Wet: NZ faces wettest April everIf it feels like it's been the most rain-soaked April ever, weather books have the proof.18 Apr 12:31 AM
New ZealandCook vs Debbie: The science of the stormsHow does Cyclone Cook compare with last week's big storm? Experts explain.13 Apr 12:07 AM
New ZealandFreshwater report: five key findingsFive findings from a new independent stocktake of the state of our lakes and rivers.11 Apr 06:47 PM
New ZealandQ&A: World of NZ's great white sharksBroadcaster Alison Ballance discusses her new book on New Zealand's great white sharks.08 Apr 10:01 PM
New ZealandEdgecumbe residents wait to go home continuesFloodwaters or sanitation concerns, or both, are keeping Edgecumbe residents away.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew storm, rain set to soak New ZealandEnjoy the fine weather while it lasts as another storm is set to move over the country.07 Apr 09:39 PM
New ZealandEdgecumbe in for a soggy 10-day waitA breach in a stopbank of the Rangitaiki River was closed at 11pm last night.07 Apr 07:46 PM
New ZealandQ&A: The science of the stormNiwa meteorologist Ben Noll explains what you need to know about Debbie.05 Apr 05:57 PM
New ZealandLive: Big wet - school evacuatedA school is being evacuated and flooding is hitting lots of areas in in the North Island.03 Apr 11:54 PM
New ZealandTauranga to get month-load of rain, todayIt is expected to pour with rain today.03 Apr 05:40 PM
New ZealandKiwi scientists record rare whale soundsRecordings of Gray's and strap-toothed beaked whales have been captured in NZ waters.28 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandKaikoura quake produced 7m tsunamiThe tsunami is comparable with some of the biggest events in recent history.28 Mar 01:46 AM
New ZealandTasman Tempest: The anatomy of a stormThe power-packed storm meteorologists have dubbed the "Tasman Tempest" dumped more rain on Auckland than typically falls for the whole of March.13 Mar 03:35 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch issuedThe skies are beginning to clear after last night's storm, but the respite may be short-lived, with thunderstorms and more heavy rain forecast for later today.11 Mar 03:05 AM
OpinionOpinion: Is Nick Smith Minister for Magic?COMMENT: The Environment Minister's promise to make 90 per cent of rivers swimmable by 2040 is a cynical sleight of hand, writes Gen Toop from Greenpeace.24 Feb 11:58 PM
TechnologyWeird Science: Creatures from the deepEndurance athletes looking to improve their times might consider swishing with a mouth rinse that contains a little sugar during their next performance.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ forests could be absorbing 60% more CO2Our forests and other land areas may be sucking up to 60 per cent more carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere than previously thought and we can likely thank our native trees for much of it.15 Feb 11:32 PM
EconomyQ&A: Science and Innovation Minister Paul GoldsmithTwo months into the job, new Science and Innovation Minister Paul Goldsmith talks to science reporter Jamie Morton about the state of the sector.14 Feb 10:56 PM
New ZealandFuture doesn't look good for glaciersRegional climate variability caused an unusual period in which some of NZ's glaciers grew bigger, while glaciers worldwide were shrinking, a new study shows.14 Feb 04:01 PM
New ZealandPreparing New Zealand for climate changePreparing New Zealand's water stores for a warmer climate is a major focus of new research projects just awarded more than $2 million.13 Feb 07:50 PM
New ZealandExplained: The summer of our (mostly) discontentIt's a question summer-deprived Wellingtonians couldn't be blamed for asking: Why is Australia sweltering in a heat wave while their own city hasn't broken 25C all season?13 Feb 01:15 AM
New ZealandYes, January's weather was that badIf you thought summer was missing in action last month, official figures released today prove it.03 Feb 03:16 AM
New ZealandWeather: What's in store for the next three months?We can expect normal temperatures in the coming months but less rain.02 Feb 09:15 PM
New ZealandThe Abyss: underwater wonders need protectionThe dramatic, kilometres-deep canyons that lie hidden beneath our waves need protection from human pollution and damage, scientists say.02 Feb 12:02 AM
New ZealandShark washes up on Wellington beachThe "safe version" of a Great White shark has washed up on Wellington's shore, leaving experts puzzled about what may have happened to it.01 Feb 04:04 AM
New ZealandBig wet, bone-dry: A tale of two summersWhile the eastern region swelters in one of the most rain-deprived Januaries in more than a century, some western areas have been drenched.31 Jan 02:05 AM
New ZealandIs summer late? We crunch the numbersIs summer really getting later? We look at long-term Niwa figures.28 Jan 10:27 PM
New ZealandSwimming in a river? Be 'vigilant'Kiwis "must be vigilant" about swimming in our rivers, a freshwater scientist says, with data often showing high levels of E. coli in waterways.28 Jan 08:31 PM
New ZealandNorthland: A post-apocalyptic visionClimate change scientists have projected continued global greenhouse gas emissions would heat Northland heat up more than other regions 19 Jan 07:40 PM
