Climate
UN sounds 'Red Alert' as world smashes heat records
The World Meteorological Organization sounded the 'Red Alert' after heat records were surpassed in 2023 and could be worse in 2024.
Government holds first carbon auction of the year after four failures
The government's first carbon auction of the year is on a knife-edge, with commentators saying it is unclear whether emitters need to buy any more units.
'We can all raise our voices together': Mike Smith on his climate change court case
Mata - The impacts of climate change on an iwi leader's whānau and whenua is already evident, as he prepares to have his case against seven polluters heard in court, he says.
Govt approach to walking and cycling a 'head wind' - advocates
The strong turnout at a national cycling conference shows people want low carbon transport options despite a slash in government support, advocates say.
It might be a drought - but it's part of a 'perfect storm' facing farmers
Farmers are a resilient bunch, but the conditions they're facing are out of the ordinary, the Agriculture Minister says.
Synlait Milk, Nestlé to fund programme cutting greenhouse gas emissions
The partnership will look at pragmatic solutions like emissions-friendly feed options and alternative fertilisers.
Overheating townhouses: 'I did not anticipate spending thousands more'
One owner says her new million-dollar home's bedroom has reached up to 30 degrees at 9pm.
Dozens of protestors demonstrate against offshore mining
Protestors have turned out in force in the Taranaki town of Hawera today as a renewed hearing into an offshore mining application gets underway.
Trans Tasman Resources has for years been trying to… Audio
The changes you can make to actually help the climate
Most of what New Zealanders do to reduce their carbon footprint isn't actually having the effect they think it is. Audio
How to go about reducing your emissions
It's often human nature to apportion blame elsewhere... and its no exception in the context of climate change.
But how much are the frequent flyers or diesel vehicle drivers actually contributing to… Audio
Oversupply of units rendering ETS ineffective - Rod Carr
The government has been clear that it plans to rely on the Emissions Trading Scheme to meet climate targets.
But according to the Climate Change Commission, the scheme will not be sufficient in its… Audio
Southern Ocean acts as carbon sink - but for how long?
New Zealand scientists are getting closer to helping to solve one of the most important mysteries of global warming.
A giant carbon sink in the Southern Ocean is buying valuable time in the fight to… Audio
Why Northlanders are being asked to take photos of high tides
The citizen scientist project aims to help monitor the impact of sea level rise into the future.
Anger as climate removed from transport plan
"The 60s have called Simeon Brown and they want their transport plan back," a critic of the government's shake-up says. Audio
Climate change not a strategic priority for transport policy
Climate change is no longer a 'strategic priority' under the government's new draft policy statement on land transport.
This means that once in force, Waka Kotahi and other decision-makers would not… Audio
'The outlook for this century is nothing short of grim' - academic
Climate change has been high on the agenda at this week's Insurance Council conference .
Insurance Council discusses challenge of climate change
The Insurance Council has been meeting in Auckland this week to discuss the challenge of responding to climate change.
Speakers agreed that moving away from flood-prone areas is necessary to reduce… Audio
Why there's a plea to look after urban soil
A new report highlights its key role in natural drainage and for green spaces in cities.
SpaceX rocket successfully launches NZ-operated satellite mission
A long-awaited methane-hunting satellite is in orbit, and should start supplying a steady stream of information from June.
Fewer buying electric cars
New figures show fewer people are buying electric vehicles so far this year compared to 2023.
It's no surprise as the Clean Car discount has been scrapped, and from next month owners will also start… Audio