Craig Stevens
Scientists defend data over anecdotes
Scientists say they're alarmed the Prime Minister is more willing to believe stories he's been told than research based on analysis of figures. Audio
Gaps in funding boost for research
The government announced yesterday it will boost health research funding by 97 million dollars over the next four years. Audio
Cost of failed science proposals could eclipse funding
The New Zealand Association of Scientists is warning this year's contestable funding round may have the lowest success rate yet. The NZAS says this year MBIE has put fewer restrictions on the type of… Audio
When a river meets the sea
NIWA oceanographers are using Deep Cove in Doubtful Sound, where the tailrace from the Manapouri power station flows into the sea, as a natural laboratory to study complex fluid dynamics. Audio, Gallery
When a river meets the sea
NIWA oceanographers are using Deep Cove in Doubtful Sound, where the tailrace from the Manapouri power station flows into the sea, as a natural laboratory to study complex fluid dynamics.
AudioThe physics of our oceans, with Craig Stevens of NIWA
2015 was the hottest year on record. So what does that mean for our oceans, which capture 90 percent of that energy? Dr Craig Stevens, a physical oceanographer with NIWA, explains the role of the… Audio, Gallery
Subtidal currents in Cook Strait
Cook Strait is known for its strong tidal currents, but NIWA oceanographers have completed comprehensive measurements of subtidal residual currents. Video, Audio
Subtidal currents in Cook Strait
Cook Strait is known for its strong tidal currents, but NIWA oceanographers have completed comprehensive measurements of subtidal residual currents.
Video, AudioWhy have NZ's wave power projects stalled?
The world's first wave power station connected to the grid is up an running in Western Australia, where it is supplying energy to the country's largest naval base. But in New Zealand several planned… Audio
Giant glacier floating free
NIWA physical oceanographer Craig Stevens sent his technical operator Brett Grant with instructions to catch up with the last giant floating glacier and then measure the surrounding super cold ocean… Audio
Trapped Antarctic scientists wait for weather clear for rescue
Conditions in Antarctica are improving and a planned rescue of passengers stranded on a research ship may go ahead today. Audio
Sea Ice Camp
Attempting to distinguish the (somewhat blurry) difference between water and ice, with NIWA oceanographer Craig Stevens. Audio
Real risk with Christchurch rates dilemma - lawyer
A local government lawyer says the Christchurch City Council has messed up badly over its rates resolution. The council admitted yesterday it had not included the right wording around due dates and… Audio
Top Stories for Thursday 15 August 2013
Egypt military clears protest camps in deadly raids; Pamapuria teacher to be sentenced today on sex-offence charges; Fonterra managing director falls on his sword; Real risk with Christchurch rates… Audio
Sailing Straight on Straits
NIWA oceanographer Craig Stevens explains how half a million dollars worth of equipment just recovered from Cook Strait is providing more information about ocean flows than ever before. Audio
Measuring The Melt Part Two
NIWA oceanographer Craig Stevens discusses the Drygalski Ice Tongue & its effect on climate & fisheries. Audio
Measuring The Melt
NIWA oceanographer Craig Stevens has just returned from a research expedition to the Drygalski Ice Tongue, which strongly affects local oceans but also has huge downstream implications for climate and… Audio
Erebus Glacier Tongue
Marine Physicist Craig Stevens reports on his latest oceanographic research. Audio
Art and Science of Icebergs
An ocean physicist joins a sculptor to talk about icebergs, and parallel processes in art and science Audio
Tidal Energy Potential in Cook Strait
Ocean physicist Craig Stevens is interested in energy flows in turbulent environments such as Cook Strait Audio