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Flood focus
Feature story08 October 2017Autumn and winter rain caused damaging floods and slips across New Zealand, yet again. Susan Pepperell investigates the nation's evolving skill in avoiding and coping with water. -
A wave of hazard research
Feature story05 October 2017It is well known that earthquakes can trigger tsunami but they can also be caused by landslides – with devastating effects. -
On-call forecasting helps fight fires
Feature story05 October 2017For the past year, NIWA’s meteorologists have been on call to provide real-time, comprehensive information about weather patterns that may accelerate a fire. -
Calculated risk
Feature story13 June 2017Imagine if you could foresee what would happen to your home in a severe flood or tsunami, and then work out how to prevent or reduce the impact before any such event occurred. -
NIWA invests $18 million in New Zealand’s future
Media release08 June 2017NIWA is placing the future of New Zealanders at the heart of its operation by investing in new supercomputers that will significantly enhance scientists’ abilities to solve crucial issues facing the country. -
Sea level rise and coastal inundation mapping of the Avon-Heathcote Estuary, Christchurch
Urban Infrastructure and the Built Environment Toolbox case study -
Flood modelling of the Buller River, Westport
Urban Infrastructure and the Built Environment Toolbox case study -
Floods
Education ResourceRiver floods occur when water spills from a river channel onto land that is normally dry, and are one of New Zealand's costliest natural hazards. -
Common climate and weather terms
Education ResourceA glossary of common climate change and meteorological terms. -
Tornadoes in New Zealand - FAQs
Education ResourceSome commonly-asked questions about tornadoes in New Zealand. -
Climate and weather
Information about climate and weather and links to climate-related websites.