Joshu Mountjoy
New maps uncover Wānaka lakebed
It's one of our most photographed natural attractions, but what lay beneath the surface of Lake Wānaka remained largely unknown until a mapping project from crown research institute NIWA. Audio
Wellington water study could help drought-stricken regions
A group of New Zealand scientists hope the work they have done mapping a Wellington aquifer will help others around the world find new sources of drinking water. Instead of resorting to expensive… Audio
What lies beneath the ice: Dr Joshu Mountjoy
Just back from navigating through retreating Antarctic ice, Dr Joshu Mountjoy tells Susie what's been discovered in uncharted territory. Audio
New research: bus-sized rocks swamped Kaikoura Canyon
New data revealing the sheer unseen power of an earthquake, indicates a "mega flood" of rocks swamped Kaikoura's seabed during 2016's 7.8 quake. On-going research undertaken by NIWA using Swedish… Audio
Are we due for an inland tsunami?
After the tsunamis and tsunami warnings of recent years we're probably more aware. Our inland towns are at risk from tsunamis. Dr Joshu Mountjoy joins us, he's a Niwa marine geologist, Audio
Giant underwater landslide in the Kaikōura Canyon
The magnitude 7.8 Kaikōura earthquake triggered a massive underwater landslide that swept down the offshore canyon system and was still flowing more than 300 km away. Audio
Giant underwater landslide in the Kaikōura Canyon
The magnitude 7.8 Kaikōura earthquake triggered a massive underwater landslide that swept down the offshore canyon system and was still flowing more than 300 km away.
AudioHeightened tsunami risk in Kaikoura
Marine Geologist Dr Joshu Mountjoy on the ongoing possibility of tsunamis in Kaikoura. Audio
Exploring Seabed Methane Seeps
A team of NIWA marine scientists investigates methane seeps that bubble up from the seabed off the North Island's east coast. Audio
Exploring Seabed Methane Seeps
A team of NIWA marine scientists investigates methane seeps that bubble up from the seabed off the North Island's east coast.
AudioScientists investigate gas flares under the ocean
Niwa scientists are trying to find out whether methane emerging from the seafloor off the Gisborne coast is contributing to climate change Audio
Methane Reserves off East Coast
A NZ/German expedition discovers frozen methane and gas vents off the east coast in an area with active submarine landslides. Audio
Methane Reserves off East Coast
A NZ/German expedition discovers frozen methane and gas vents off the east coast in an area with active submarine landslides.
AudioHuge landslips found deep underneath Cook Strait
Scientists have completed the first comprehensive survey of one of the world's largest underwater canyon systems - and it's all on Wellington's back door step. Audio
Undersea Risk
Evidence of a massive undersea landslide, that has dislodged a billion cubic metres of rock has been found. Audio
