Climate Change
Pacific nations urge focus on climate crisis
The climate crisis has again been at the forefront of speeches by Pacific Island leaders at the UN General Assembly.
At a time when the world is preoccupied with the pandemic - island states are… Audio
Shaw denies special MIQ treatment for Glasgow trip
The Climate Change Minister has denied he's receiving special treatment in the MIQ system for a trip to Scotland later this year but the Prime Minister has confirmed he's got a spot.
James Shaw plans… Audio
How NZ blew its chance to arrest climate change
Our grim climate statistics could have been so much better if we'd veered down a path that was mapped out 30 years ago, instead of resting on our forestry laurels. Audio
How NZ blew its chance to arrest climate change
Our grim climate statistics could have been so much better if we'd veered down a path that was mapped out 30 years ago, instead of resting on our forestry laurels.
AudioMediaWorks refresh fires up fans of outgoing veteran
In the midst of a bid to move away from its troubled internal culture, MediaWorks hired new people for news and talk radio this week. But the sudden retirement of controversial veteran host Peter… Audio
MediaWorks refresh fires up fans of outgoing veteran
In the midst of a bid to move away from its troubled internal culture, MediaWorks hired new people for news and talk radio this week. But the sudden retirement of controversial veteran host Peter…
AudioWading into mangrove research
Native mangroves in Aotearoa are expanding, putting them in conflict with some local communities & councils. A wade into the research about the value of mangroves & how they are managed. Audio
Wading into mangrove research
Native mangroves in Aotearoa are expanding, putting them in conflict with some local communities & councils. A wade into the research about the value of mangroves & how they are managed.
AudioThe Panel with Amy Adams and Allan Blackman (Part 2)
Panellists Amy Adams and Allan Blackman discuss shape shifting animals due to climate change, a poll that says New Zealanders care less about the issue, and drug treatment delays in the South Island.
…The Pre-Panel with Amy Adams and Allan Blackman
Panellists Amy Adams and Allan Blackman share what they have been thinking, and speak to promoter Brent Eccles about climate conscious musicians. Audio
The next major pandemic will hit by 2080 at the latest
A global pandemic comparable to the Covid-19 crisis we are currently enduring is likely to strike by 2080 -- but probably far sooner, according to newly published analysis. The study (Intensity and… Audio
Madagascar on the brink of climate change-induced famine
Madagascar is on the brink of experiencing the world's first "climate change famine", according to the United Nations.
Europe's extreme rains made more likely by humans
The heavy rainfall behind deadly flooding in Europe in July was made more likely by climate change, scientists say.
Landmark climate report lands - but makes little mark on media
The first comprehensive IPCC stocktake of the global climate trends for years was easy to read and its confronting conclusions were clear. But after hitting front pages and headlining bulletins the… Audio
Landmark climate report lands - but makes little mark on media
The first comprehensive IPCC stocktake of the global climate trends for years was easy to read and its confronting conclusions were clear. But after hitting front pages and headlining bulletins the…
AudioRotorua could become destination for ‘climate refugees’
A Rotorua leader says the district could become a destination for "climate refugees" as a result of the impact of climate change.
The latest big climate change report boiled down
How much doom, gloom and catastrophising can the world take? We boil down the latest big climate change report. Audio
The latest big climate change report boiled down
How much doom, gloom and catastrophising can the world take? We boil down the latest big climate change report.
AudioSpace for Planet Earth
Emeline Paat-Dalstrom, co-founder of SpaceBase is back again.with news of their "Space for Planet Earth" Challenge competition that aims to leverage space technology to address climate change. Audio
'No blank cheque' on net zero carbon emissions target - Scott Morrison
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has again refused to commit to a target of net zero emissions by 2050, after an international "code red" warning on climate change was issued by global leaders.