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A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent.

A Year 13 from Saint Kentigern College scooped top prizes at the 2023 NIWA South and East Auckland Science Fair for her project “Crab-a-dabra!".

NIWA are studying the ocean off Tairāwhiti and Hawke’s Bay to see how Cyclone Gabrielle has impacted the health of fisheries habitats and seabed ecosystems.

A newly launched tool developed by NIWA and the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) to predict dryness and drought will help farmers and growers be better prepared for challenging weather conditions.

A Wellington College pupil claimed two top prizes at this year’s NIWA Wellington Science and Technology Fair.

A tactile model for the blind has scooped top prize at the NIWA Waikato Science and Technology Fair.

NIWA scientists have discovered the origins of cryptic markings found in Aotearoa New Zealand’s deep sea.

The 2022 Tonga volcanic eruption triggered the fastest underwater flow ever recorded.

The Antarctic ozone hole typically reaches its greatest extent in September or October and disappears in November or December.

New research shows that in some cases, lifting houses may be a cost-effective way to reduce intermittent flooding risk.

A new NIWA study in Wellington Harbour will help scientists find untapped drinking water around the world.

NIWA has launched a $5 million per year package of new projects aiming to tackle some of New Zealand’s most pressing challenges, including responding to and preparing for extreme weather events.