Climate
Flash floods cut off Australian towns, residents flee to rooftops
Authorities issued snap evacuation orders in Australia's southeast as heavy rain triggered flash flooding.
The world's ice sheets just got a dire prognosis
And coastlines are going to pay the price, according to new research.
Taxpayer-funded climate satellite mission finally reveals what's behind delays
MethaneSAT got $29 million from the government, with the aim of growing the space industry.
Tonga kava growers look for solutions
The Chairman of Tonga's Kava National Committee Fe'ilokitau Tevi says that Kava growers need more facilities and resources to enhance Kava production in Tonga, as factors like weather and climate… Audio
Chlöe Swarbrick
Guyon Espiner puts Chlöe Swarbrick on the spot over the Greens' alternative Budget. Plus, who's fuelling New Zealand's "culture wars" and what it would take for them to join forces with National . Audio
Government may face big hole in climate plan
A huge chunk of the nation's next emissions budget rests on a single project, which the owner now says probably won't happen.
Govt may face hole in next emissions budget
A critical part of the government's plan for cutting greenhouse gas emissions over the next five years appears to have fallen over. Climate Change correspondent Eloise Gibson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
…Tornadoes kill more than 20 in south-central US
They laid waste to local communities and cut off electricity to nearly 200,000 people.
Auckland emergency response teams preparing for climate change
Auckland's emergency response teams are preparing for the realities of climate change. Climate change correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
'Heat a bigger problem than anticipated': Auckland prepares for climate change realities
However, figures show our biggest city is way off target.
Food, health impacts as climate change at crisis point in Andes
A Kiwi scientist is among those to reveal the impact of global warming on the world's longest mountain range.
'Cooked alive': Ventilation rules to be revamped
It will address the problem of sweltering townhouses in Auckland, the Building and Construction Minister says.
Moving towns: The complex realities of managed retreat
Analysis: Westport and Kumeū are among a growing number of places where drastic actions need to be considered.
Ocean near New Zealand warming faster than anywhere else, study finds
The effect means the sea feels warmer for a summer dip, but it's also worsening storms like ex-tropical Cyclone Tam.
Scientist tracks warming rates in southern hemisphere
A leading climate scientist has discovered the globe is warming faster around New Zealand, Tasmania, and the North Pacific. Audio
Albanese wins Aust election by landslide
Anthony Albanese's Labour Party party had a landslide victory over Peter Dutton's Liberal Party over the weekend. Audio
'Strict conditions' govern when lakes can be emptied - ECan
ECan officials are continuing to defend decisions made around when to empty a lake into the sea, which some say could have prevented flooding if done earlier. Audio
Native plants thrive on Auckland library roof
A project to measure the benefits of living roofs in Auckland has shown surprising results that researchers hope take root. Reporter Victor Waters has more. Audio
Air New Zealand reveals less ambitious climate action forecast
The national carrier made headlines when it pulled the plug on its climate targets last year. Audio
