Thousands more people will die from air pollution unless the world tackles climate change.

NZ salmon study holds possible implications for understanding our own reproduction system.

Niwa warns Auckland may still be in for some heavy weather.

As the country braces for four days of atrocious weather, one person doesn't seem to mind.

Four months after extreme flooding, businesses are still struggling to survive.

"Dangerous" weather is hitting as intense downpours, thunderstorms and hail move in.

Dozens of puffer fish wash up on an NZ beach - prompting warnings over their toxicity.

Researchers have found 'nationally significant' marine habitats at Kapiti Island.

NZ scientists are preparing to probe the France-sized Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica.

Northern areas could be hammered by heavy rain next week, while the south could get snow.

New Zealand has joined a sprawling effort to map the ocean floor of the entire world.

A supercomputing upgrade will give researchers the data-crunching power of 16,000 laptops.

Scientists are set to eavesdrop on the critically endangered Maui dolphin.

Water quality in cities was twice as bad as on farmland, Nick Smith said today.

Some orchardists using windmills, frost fans and overhead irrigation to combat a freeze.

Cyclone Donna is deteriorating but will still bring heavy rain to parts of New Zealand.

Studies find major tree-planting efforts needed as well to curb greenhouse gases.

A climate scientist gives a 25 per cent chance of Tropical Cyclone Donna visiting NZ.

After April's deluge, rainfall between now and July is set to be closer to normal.

Pesky pine pollen from New Zealand forests could be altering far-away ocean ecosystems.

If it feels like it's been the most rain-soaked April ever, weather books have the proof.

How does Cyclone Cook compare with last week's big storm? Experts explain.

Five findings from a new independent stocktake of the state of our lakes and rivers.

Broadcaster Alison Ballance discusses her new book on New Zealand's great white sharks.

Floodwaters or sanitation concerns, or both, are keeping Edgecumbe residents away.

Enjoy the fine weather while it lasts as another storm is set to move over the country.

A breach in a stopbank of the Rangitaiki River was closed at 11pm last night.

Niwa meteorologist Ben Noll explains what you need to know about Debbie.

A school is being evacuated and flooding is hitting lots of areas in in the North Island.

It is expected to pour with rain today.