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Scientists celebrate 60 years of radiocarbon measurements
News article21 November 2014Scientists will next month celebrate the diamond anniversary of the world’s longest continuous record of atmospheric radiocarbon measurements. -
Scientists make rare find in Auckland streams
News article13 November 2014NIWA and Auckland Council freshwater scientists using fish pheromone samplers have made a rare discovery in two Auckland streams. -
Ozone depleting substance found to be rising
News article06 November 2014NIWA 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. -
Climate change poses risk of irreversible impacts: IPCC report
News article03 November 2014Human influence on the climate system is clear and growing, with impacts observed on all continents. -
New fault found in Wellington Harbour
News article10 October 2014NIWA scientists have found a new active fault in Wellington Harbour after analysing data from a recent marine survey. -
Land-based salmon farming pioneer to headline New Zealand conference
News article08 October 2014Thue Holm, pioneer of land-based salmon farming will share his hands-on experience as keynote speaker at the New Zealand Aquaculture Conference in October. -
NIWA scientists working under the ice in Antarctica
News article06 October 2014NIWA 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. -
Scientists take stunning photographs
News article01 October 2014A 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. -
Finding the right whale in old places
News article26 September 2014Scientists 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. -
Understanding the factors that influence mercury levels in lake trout in geothermal regions
News article23 September 2014A NIWA study has shown that environmental factors influence the level of mercury in fish and other organisms in lakes in New Zealand's North Island geothermal area -
Dry spells take hold in South Island
News article10 September 2014Many areas in the South Island are tracking towards record dry spells as relatively warm, dry weather that began in mid-August continues -
National Science Challenge launched today
News article04 September 2014The Government’s latest National Science Challenge announced today represents the single biggest investment in ocean-related research for New Zealand.