Climate data collected locally
Climate data collected locally
Information gathered at a Central Otago research station is a vital cog in global climate research, top international climate scientists emphasised yesterday.
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More engagement, more opportunities
More engagement, more opportunities
Diversity has been a significant factor in the success of one of New Zealand's leading businessmen.
Hide claims Niwa misled cabinet over temperature rise
Hide claims Niwa misled cabinet over temperature rise
ACT Party leader Rodney Hide alleges state science company Niwa has misled cabinet ministers over New Zealand's official temperature measurements pertaining to global warming.
April marked by droughts and heavy rain
April marked by droughts and heavy rain
April was marked by droughts in the North Island and heavy rain in parts of the South Island, according to an official summary of the month's weather.
Research plane samples the air
Research plane samples the air
A data-gathering jet plane recently sampled the atmosphere over Lauder again as part of an international mission to learn about greenhouse gases globally.
Niwa defends decision to use Singapore company
Niwa defends decision to use Singapore company
The decision to send research vessel RV Tangaroa to Singapore for a multi-million dollar upgrade was not just about the money, the head of the National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research (Niwa) says.
Warm end to autumn expected
Warm end to autumn expected
For those who felt the summer did not last long enough, the good news is that they can expect a warm end to autumn, the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research's (Niwa) National Climate Centre says.
Shark research team heads south
Shark research team heads south
Uncovering the secrets of one of the most feared creatures of the sea, the great white shark, is the aim of a research team heading to Stewart island this week.