Latest from Niwa

Oil and gas search on the horizon after $20m refit

Health warnings remain for Auckland beaches

Beach poison - sea slugs top suspects

Scientists have proved that slugs found on an Auckland beach are toxic but have not established what they have eaten to make them poisonous.

Sunshine heralds end of winter's chill

Hand-up for humpbacks

Antarctic groups joining forces

Trouble runs off the farm

Wintry blast moves up NZ, bringing bitter cold

Polar blast to hit long weekend – snow possible in Coromandel