GNS Science stories
NIWA and GNS Science will merge into the new Earth Science Institute, chaired by David Smol, as part of Kiwi government reforms to boost economic growth.
Stronger planning rules are still needed to stop homes being built on land prone to landslides and coastal erosion after Cyclone Gabrielle.
Communities face rising flood and erosion risks as experts gather in Wellington to map practical adaptation plans for New Zealand.
High costs and storage hurdles threaten New Zealand's plans to use green hydrogen to cut emissions and build an export industry.
Residents and businesses face uncertainty as new research finds Auckland's volcanic field can erupt in bursts or stay quiet for millennia.
GPS data has let researchers map deep mantle melt beneath the central North Island, a clue to the region's volcanic risk.
Unexpectedly hot water at depth could make Westland a significant clean energy source, with temperatures rivaling volcanic zones despite no volcanoes.
Freshwater quality is deteriorating across New Zealand, with half of monitored river sites showing rising nitrogen and native fish at risk.
A red-zone recovery plan for quake-hit Waimakariri has won New Zealand’s top planning prize after balancing housing, heritage and infrastructure needs.
Hazard models may need rewriting after data showed the South Island shifted more than five metres and rose by up to eight metres in the quake.
Hutt Valley's success in the 2016 Unlocking Curious Minds Fund has further championed the region for being a tech leader, Chris Bishop says.
