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It's unclear if commentators at COP28 are holding their breaths to see what the Dubai conference will deliver, or because the oil producing country is blanketed in haze.  Audio

They're a national treasure but the origins of the takahe have long been a point of scientific debate.  Dr Nic Rawlence co-authored new research on the birds, he speaks to Jesse. Audio

The coalition Government says it will repeal the ban on offshore oil and gas exploration.

That's despite the United Nations saying the world is on track to produce around 110-percent more fossil… Audio

The new Climate Change Minister, Simon Watts, may have a tricky time defending the Government if he goes to the global climate summit starting on Wednesday.

Scientists and lobby groups say it's… Audio

A new report is emphasizing the importance of community engagement in dealing with climate change.

The report from the Helen Clark Foundation and engineering consultants WSP says involving… Audio

Cook Island tourism calls on visitors to be 'climate change conscious'. Audio

Research by two New Zealanders has found the global costs of climate change are being underestimated by billions of dollars a year.

Victoria University's Ilan Noy and Rebecca Newman of the Reserve… Audio

Communities along the Firth of Thames have come up with 100 recommendations for a 100-year strategy to deal with the impact of climate change.

It's just the second time such a community-lead plan has… Audio

Each year, a New Zealand social enterprise runs a space research incubator to help explore space-related technologies for climate change. Kadambari Raghukumar talks to the founders of Spacebase. Audio

A new report by Stats NZ and the Environment Ministry has laid out what New Zealand's future holds as a result of climate change.

New Zealand's third Atmosphere and Climate report predicts more… Audio

Landslides are our country's deadliest and most costly natural hazard. Landslides triggered by the cyclone ultimately killed two volunteer firefighters Muriwai, condemned hundreds of homes, and left… Audio

The rising cost of living and climate change are top of mind for first-time voters this election campaign with some students concerned they'll need to work more hours in paid employment to make ends… Audio

Early voting officially opens on Monday, and while you've got to be 18 years old to vote in Aotearoa, you can never be too old. Leonard Powell paid a visit to his local retirement village to get a… Audio

Recycling is not the beginning nor end when it comes to climate change. In fact, it comes way down the list of things you can personally do to help save the planet.  Audio

A progress report from the United Nations says many countries including New Zealand are falling behind on climate change.

Local experts say New Zealand's emissions target is ambitious and got off to… Audio

The Electoral Commission's hoping young people will be out in force to vote in this year's general election, building on the jump in youth turnout in 2020. Just over 60 percent of eligible 18-24 year… Audio

Climate scientists are blaming the ferocious gales that battered large parts of the country this week on the El Niño weather pattern joining forces with climate change in spring.

Meteorologist… Audio

A climate change researcher is urging the Government to bring in maximum heat limits for rest homes and childcare centres, to protect vulnerable people.

As both temperatures and Aotearoa's elderly… Audio

Vanuatu is the first Pacific country to develop a road design guide that takes into account future climate change events. Audio

South Dunedin residents are coming to terms with the hazards facing their community.. The South Dunedin basin, home to more than 13,000 is at risk from climate change, flooding and rising groundwater… Audio

It's a mixed bag for Antarctica with news that in 2022 the ice continent experienced a massive heat wave. Dr Kyle Clem, a lecturer in climate science at Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of… Audio

The Green Party believes Labour's new roading plan shows it's not serious about climate change.

The Government's draft transport policy statement outlines $20 billion worth of spending over three… Audio

Children arrived at the steps of Parliament today to tell politicians how worried they are about climate change. Climate Change Minister James Shaw received notes from children as young as six calling… Audio

A study is being conducted to survey how the extreme weather events that have struck parts of the North Island this year have impacted young people. 'Growing Up in New Zealand' Associate Professor… Audio