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NIWA researchers have made a prominent contribution to new research showing the international treaty to protect the ozone layer is working ¬- despite the discovery of increased levels of ozone-depleting hydrogen chloride in the Northern Hemisphere.

Human influence on the climate system is clear and growing, with impacts observed on all continents.

NIWA scientists have found a new active fault in Wellington Harbour after analysing data from a recent marine survey.

NIWA marine ecologists, including specialist divers, are heading south shortly for the second stage in a range of experiments that take place under the ice in Antarctica.

A stunning close up photograph of a rare, bright yellow and blue aquatic creature has been voted the winner of this year’s public choice category of NIWA’s photography competition.

Scientists on a rugged mid-winter trip to the remote sub-Antarctic islands have confirmed a large contingent of endangered southern right whales are spending the colder months near Campbell Island.

Many areas in the South Island are tracking towards record dry spells as relatively warm, dry weather that began in mid-August continues

The Government’s latest National Science Challenge announced today represents the single biggest investment in ocean-related research for New Zealand.

Auckland students are this week putting the finishing touches to their projects as the NIWA Auckland City Science and Technology Fair kicks off.

A unique pilot project to help Samoa’s largest village better cope with natural disaster is the focus of an upcoming exhibition at the Museum of Samoa timed to coincide with a major United Nations conference in Apia.

It’s a big week for Wellington’s next top scientists competing in the 50th annual NIWA Wellington Regional Science and Technology Fair.

Waikato’s next top scientists are showcasing their talents at this week’s NIWA Waikato Science and Technology Fair.