Pounamu is a type of nephrite unique to Aotearoa, which is similar to jade that is largely found in Canada, China, and Russia ...

For nearly four decades, Auckland Council has been counting invisible creatures on estuary seabeds: tiny invertebrates that most people never see but that the ecosystem depends on. That commitment to ...

Tropical cyclones have a significant impact across the Southwest Pacific, with the season starting in November and lasting through to April. This coming season, significant differences are expected ...

“The Wilkes Subglacial Basin is incredibly important for predicting future sea-level rise, but it’s also largely unexplored. The limited evidence we do have highlights the risk of rapid change as ...

Developed for Westport, the new system brings together weather forecasts, river flow modelling, coastal conditions and rapid inundation mapping. It shows not only when flooding may occur, but also ...

Onboard research vessels like Tangaroa, students are exposed to a mix of hands-on learning and classroom activities. Voyages challenge students with a mix of applied and classroom-based activities.

Earth Sciences New Zealand intends to make the Research Vessel Tangaroa available for New Zealand research organisations. For planning purposes we are seeking expressions of interest for 2027/28 and ...

Satellite remote sensing is used to monitor change in coastal water temperature, suspended sediment concentration, phytoplankton abundance and water clarity at the NZ national scale (SCENZ: Seas ...

The Matariki star cluster is visible on New Zealand's eastern horizon just before the rising of the sun. Earth Sciences New Zealand’s forecast for each region covers this pre-dawn period, from 3:00am ...

Modern weather forecasts and climate projections rely on complex computer models that simulate how the atmosphere, land and oceans interact. Developing these systems relies on sustained international ...