What will happen to NZ's oceans in the future? A cutting-edge model will soon tell us.

Between 150-200mm of rain is needed to break this dry spell, Brian Doughty says.

Lightning has been peppering the Waikato and Bay of Plenty today.

Scientists have gathered a sediment sample from deep below the Pacific Ocean's surface.

NZ doesn't have a co-ordinated plan to adapt to future climate change, Govt report finds.

Auckland and Northland are still set for windy and wet thanks to La Niña.

2017 will be a record year for extreme weather events, following fires, floods and storms.

Feeling beat by the heat? Scientists share some tips on how to help our bodies adapt.

Briefings: Dire warnings about growing demands for freshwater in New Zealand.

What's been cranking up the heat? Niwa meteorologist Ben Noll explains.

Auckland's sun-loving leopard seal Owha has a new mate to share the summer with.

Protection for the pristine Ross Sea is a dream realised for Kiwi film-maker Peter Young.

Parts of the South sweltered for a second day today.

Ocean drones will probe the wild Cook Strait in new study dubbed "Project Cookie Monster".

We look at 10 of the most exciting new science projects just awarded Marsden Fund grants.

The year's wet weather brought with it more need for cold and flu meds

It's been called a slow-moving crisis. How will NZ deal with rising seas that threaten it?

Researchers building a business case for a bond used to fund permanent native forestry.

Scientists are to begin a seafloor probe of what's arguably our biggest natural threat.

Rutherford Medal-winner among 21 researchers honoured at awards event.

Climate change is already transforming our oceans - but there's much more we need to know.

NZ is unlikely to see anything as hellish as 50C days warned for Melbourne and Sydney.

September seemed a perpetual downpour. But was it really?

Could a volcanic eruption in Bali mean a cooler spring and summer for New Zealand?

Scientists find amazing shots in remote and extreme locations

2017 is proving a sizzler for Australia - so where the bloody hell is its climate action?

Scientists reveal promising signs of life deep in the quake-hit Kaikoura Canyon.

Scientists have built a detailed picture of "extreme waves" that strike off our coasts.

The lead author of a leaked report gives the basics of climate change and sea-level rise.

Microsoft, Datacom - and a theatre company - have joined NZ's newest charter school.