James Renwick
Global warming is making its mark
Global warming is making its mark on opposite sides of the globe, with arctic ice melting, and antarctic ice growing. Audio
Sea ice could reach record low in Arctic
Arctic sea ice melted at the fastest rate ever observed last month suggesting ice cover might reach record lows this year. Audio
What's going on with the weather?
Dr James Renwick from NIWA on the recent wet weather, and whether the rest of the summer will be different. Audio
Warm, dry spring and early summer is likely, say NIWA
Spring and early summer will be warmer and drier than usual and there's also a stronger chance of a drought. Audio
Record low temperatures for Auckland
The polar blast that brought snow to downtown Auckland yesterday also delivered the city its coldest day ever, with the temperature rising to just 8.1degrees. Audio
Yesterday's temperatures could have broken records
Yesterday's temperatures could be a record breaker for New Zealand. The last time the country had a snow storm like the one that's gripped the country in the past two days was in June 1976. Audio
NIWA predicts warmer than usual rest of Autumn
Climate scientists are expecting the rest of autumn to be warm but wetter. Audio
Warm autumn expected
Niwa has released its seasonal climate outlook and it looks like most of the country's in for a warm autumn. Audio
More cyclones than usual expected in tropics this season
NIWA says there's a greater risk of the country being hit by cyclones this summer. Audio
Blocked jetstream wind may be exacerbating floods, fires
The rain and mudslides in China follow catastrophic floods in Pakistan and an unprecedented heatwave in Russia. Audio
NIWA scientist says drought will continue in some regions
Dr James Renwick is the Principal Scientist for Climate Variability at the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research. Audio
Scientists forced to fight for funding
They track the country's earthquakes and its criminals, have given the world golden kiwifruit and stab-proof wool vests, but a new report suggests competition may be killing New Zealand's Crown… Audio
NZ records warmest ever decade
Latest weather statistics due out today will confirm that 2000 to 2009 was the warmest decade ever recorded in New Zealand. Audio
NIWA's summer weather outlook :cool, dry and windy
Climate scientists are predicting a typical El Nino summer : cool, dry and windy. Audio
Hold onto your hats as a windy Spring draws near
As the onset of Spring approaches, weather scientists say to expect a windy few months with drier than normal conditions. Audio
NIWA predicts slow recovery for drought areas
NIWA says a near-normal winter outlook will bring little respite for the country's drought affected regions. Audio
NIWA forecasts mild autumn and early winter
A mild autumn and early winter and healthy hydro lakes - that's the latest NIWA climate forecast . Audio
Summer Weather
Forget the gloomy financial and economic forecasts, the weather forecast for summer is looking positively radiant. Audio
Higher Than Usual Rain Fall Across NZ
NIWA's Principal Scientist Dr James Renwick comments on the unusual rainfall levels and whats to come. Audio