New ZealandLack of sea ice hampers Antarctic expeditionA dramatic change in sea ice could hamper a major NZ scientific expedition in Antarctica.17 Oct 10:06 PM
New ZealandMajor probe of quake danger zone beginsScientists are to begin a seafloor probe of what's arguably our biggest natural threat.16 Oct 10:21 PM
New ZealandTop honour for NZ supervolcano expertRutherford Medal-winner among 21 researchers honoured at awards event.10 Oct 09:30 AM
New ZealandHow will climate change hurt our ocean species?Climate change is already transforming our oceans - but there's much more we need to know.07 Oct 11:49 PM
New ZealandAussie heat wave: What it means for usNZ is unlikely to see anything as hellish as 50C days warned for Melbourne and Sydney.06 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandWas September as wet as we think it was?September seemed a perpetual downpour. But was it really?03 Oct 10:55 PM
New ZealandCould a Bali eruption mean a cooler NZ summer?Could a volcanic eruption in Bali mean a cooler spring and summer for New Zealand?29 Sep 12:57 AM
New ZealandNiwa scientists frame our worldScientists find amazing shots in remote and extreme locations27 Sep 02:07 AM
OpinionJim Salinger: Oz sizzles as climate action cools2017 is proving a sizzler for Australia - so where the bloody hell is its climate action?24 Sep 10:51 PM
EnvironmentKaikoura's seabed species bouncing back after quakeScientists reveal promising signs of life deep in the quake-hit Kaikoura Canyon.18 Sep 10:57 PM
New ZealandRevealing the nature of NZ's 'extreme waves'Scientists have built a detailed picture of "extreme waves" that strike off our coasts.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandQ&A: What we don't know about sea-level riseThe lead author of a leaked report gives the basics of climate change and sea-level rise.15 Sep 02:02 AM
Freight and logisticsMicrosoft joins new charter schoolMicrosoft, Datacom - and a theatre company - have joined NZ's newest charter school.07 Sep 06:53 AM
New ZealandWarm but wet spring looking likelyNew Zealand has a high chance of seeing warmer than average temperatures this spring.01 Sep 06:05 AM
New ZealandQ&A: When taking water hurts our fish lifeChanging the flow rates of our rivers hurt the fish within them. A scientist explains why.30 Aug 04:09 AM
New ZealandWeather: Heavy rain expected tonightHeavy rain is forecast in some parts of the country from tonight28 Aug 03:28 AM
New ZealandDeadly twister tore track through HamiltonTornado killed three people and wrecked houses 69 years ago today.25 Aug 08:32 AM
New ZealandMethane discovery could change climate prioritiesKiwi scientists have helped unlock frozen secrets that change what we know about methane.23 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuStudy builds case for lucrative native forest futureAn East Coast study could make a lucrative, climate-friendly case for more native forest.22 Aug 12:47 AM
New ZealandIrrigators question water tax exemptionsWhy are power companies exempted from Labour's water tax?16 Aug 04:19 AM
New ZealandWarm, wet spring right around the cornerIt'll be a warm, wet spring across the country, forecaster says.09 Aug 07:54 AM
New ZealandClimate change to make Wellington as hot as Sydney: Niwa reportWellington could end up with a climate closer to Sydney's, if nothing is done.07 Aug 02:30 AM
New ZealandAir pollution deaths to rise under climate changeThousands more people will die from air pollution unless the world tackles climate change.31 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat fishy findings mean for our reproductionNZ salmon study holds possible implications for understanding our own reproduction system.29 Jul 10:32 PM
New ZealandWeather warning: Auckland, you're nextNiwa warns Auckland may still be in for some heavy weather.13 Jul 12:17 AM
New Zealand94-year-old hits the slopes on Mt HuttAs the country braces for four days of atrocious weather, one person doesn't seem to mind.10 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe day the Earth fell inFour months after extreme flooding, businesses are still struggling to survive.08 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCleanup begins after 'dangerous' thunderstorm"Dangerous" weather is hitting as intense downpours, thunderstorms and hail move in.06 Jul 03:49 AM
New ZealandPuffer fish danger: Dog owners warnedDozens of puffer fish wash up on an NZ beach - prompting warnings over their toxicity.03 Jul 04:53 AM
New Zealand'Exciting' finds underwater at Kapiti IslandResearchers have found 'nationally significant' marine habitats at Kapiti Island.27 Jun 02:36 AM
New ZealandScientists to probe Spain-sized ice shelfNZ scientists are preparing to probe the France-sized Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSevere weather: 18 hours of rain for parts of countryHunker down - days of rain, gales and snow are on the way.20 Jun 11:03 PM
New ZealandTiny Piha critter's big scientific insightThis Piha Beach crustacean shows some creatures can have tide-influenced body clocks.19 Jun 09:00 AM
New ZealandSerious storm forecast to hit NZNorthern areas could be hammered by heavy rain next week, while the south could get snow.17 Jun 10:56 PM
