Climate
Texas floods: Death toll rises to 27, dozens of girls still missing
Rescuers continued a frantic search for survivors, including dozens still missing from a girls' summer camp.
Nobody's buying carbon anymore - and it's costing the government millions
Explainer - Seven failed auctions and counting. How did the government lose hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue from big polluters?
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 4 July 2025
In today's episode, Nominations have officially opened today for local elections, and with it, the Far North mayor has started a campaign for his district to keep the Maori wards, Fresh rain has been… Audio
Green housing advocates celebrate no roll back of insulation standards
But the Ministry is removing one of the options for meeting the standards.
Lost satellite cost NZ extra $3m because of delays
The extra cost was to set up and staff a mission control that will now never be used to drive the satellite which has been lost in space.
Weather agencies' merger set to fix gaps exposed by Cyclone Gabrielle - NIWA
NIWA's manager for climate, atmosphere, and hazards says merging with MetService and GNS will create a more efficient and integrated weather prediction system.
Climate change resilient apple proving popular
A new type of climate change resilient apple is proving popular overseas, with exports tipped to nearly double this year. The 'Sassy' apple, bred by Plant and Food Research and grown by Taylor Corp in… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 2 July 2025
In today's episode, Civil Defence officials are meeting flood-hit residents in the Tasman region, as more bad weather heads toward the region. The meeting, in Wakefield, is the first of two to be held… Audio
Severe heatwave grips Europe
A severe heatwave has gripped Europe for a second day, with two people dying in weather-related events in Italy. Paris Correspondent Ross Cullen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Future of Wellington aquarium uncertain due to coastal erosion, sea level rise
The Island Bay Marine Education Centre has been operating since 1996.
Concerns about energy security prompt hunt for more power
Genesis Energy says it is "actively exploring" new generation for the Huntly Power Station amid concerns about the country's energy security.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 30th June 2025
In today's episode, Farmers in Tasman and Nelson are getting on with repairs while they wait to see if more bad weather comes to frutition, 17 homes in Nelson and Tasman are currently uninhabitable… Audio
Fires break out in Europe as heatwave intensifies
Firefighters backed by specially adapted planes are battling blazes in France and Turkey.
Nearly a third of Tuvalu residents apply for Australian climate visas
Australia is offering visas under a climate migration deal Canberra has billed as "the first agreement of its kind anywhere in the world".
Gas exploration fund 'clear breach' of international trade agreement - Greens say
Last month resources Minister Shane Jones revealed a $200 million fund had been set aside over four years for co-investment in new gasfields.
Climate Minister says gas shortage will lower greenhouse emissions
But it will come at a cost for businesses that can't switch to electricity, he says.
Shane Jones vows to restart oil, gas industry
The Associate Minister for Energy used the scrutiny week hearing to attack the previous government for banning oil and gas exploration in 2018.
A new concrete alternative made of pumice and seashells
There are certain materials we just can't go without, and one of them is concrete. Unfortunately, the production of cement leaves a large carbon footprint - it's estimated it's responsible for between… Audio
New Zealand at climate crossroads, says insurer
Most New Zealanders don't want to subsidise insuring risky areas.
Storm alerts 'the new normal' in Northland
Drought, record-breaking rainfall, a cyclone and even a tornado - Northlanders have seen it all in 2025. Peter de Graaf reports. Audio
