Climate
Dairy NZ on latest climate change report
In response to the latest IPCC report, Climate Change Minister James Shaw said yesterday that New Zealand's agricultural emissions had not reduced.
He said an Emissions Reduction Plan to be published… Audio
Truckers believe bigger trucks solution to climate change
Truckers believe there are some simple solutions to help the industry quickly target carbon emissions with government support.
Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand chief executive Nick Legget… Audio
What do everyday choices to fight climate change look like?
It's time for all of us to radically change our behaviour to avoid catastrophic climate change.
That's the lesson from this week's UN Climate Change report which paints a bleak picture of what's… Audio
Auckland ready for urgent action on climate change - Mayor
Auckland's mayor says the city is ready to respond to the UN's call for urgent action on climate change.
He says the council's proposed climate levy would work to reduce emissions, decarbonise the… Audio
Rush on gas guzzlers before clean car rules introduced
It was pedal to the metal last month as buyers raced to snap up gas guzzlers - utes and SUVs - ahead of the high emissions vehicle fee introduced this month.
Motor Industry Association figures show… Video, Audio
Cut emissions 'now or never' - climate change risks are existential
Do more, or face catastrophe - that's the message in the UN's latest climate report.
Unprecedented heatwaves, terrifying storms, and widespread water shortages - we're already seeing the impact of… Audio
New car sales hit a record high as buyers rush to beat the Clear Car Discount
Figures from the Motor Industry Association show 21,044 cars were sold in March, which beat the previous record in October 2018 by 4,374 vehicles.
Climate change report: 'We need people to look at their lifestyles'
Deeper and and more rapid cuts in greenhouse gas emissions are needed to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees, an IPCC scientist has warned. Audio
Climate Change Minister on NZ's performance in new report
Climate Change Minister James Shaw says farmers need to take part in a scheme to reduce emissions, after the release of a stark climate change report.
The report has found that 83 per cent of net… Audio
Limiting global warming to 1.5C almost beyond reach - IPCC
The final climate change report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has found it is now or never if the world is to stave off climate disaster.
The IPCC report says even if all the… Audio
IPCC Vice-Chair on stark climate change report
The final installment in a landmark UN climate change report released overnight has a stark admission - It is now or never if the world is to stave off climate disaster.
After a contentious approval… Audio
Scientists race to finish key UN climate report
UN scientists set to publish a major study on how the world can limit global warming in the coming decades.
Insurance Council calls for NZ to invest in climate change mitigation measures
The council's chief executive, Tim Grafton, says recent flooding events show the country cannot just keep repairing flooded areas.
Drought relief package for Southland Otago farmers
A $100,000 drought relief package for Southland and Otago farmers has been announced by the Agriculture Minister.
Coastal erosion close to claiming homes in Golden Bay community
It's been a long, winding journey for the residents of Pakawau, who's homes are being threatened by the eroding seawall in front of them. The Pakawau Community Residents Association chair talks to… Audio
Southland enters drought restrictions with water in short supply
Southland is grappling with an extreme dry spell that has prompted water restrictions across the region and a total fire ban.
Marlborough Sounds salmon dying after hot summer
Record numbers of salmon have died in the Marlborough Sounds, after a long, hot summer caused sea temperatures to rise.
An environmental watchdog group has obtained figures showing a salmon farm… Audio
Māori knowledge crucial to climate change response
Māori knowledge is critical to respond to climate change, that's one of the key findings in the latest IPCC report.
The Deep South Science Challenge is commissioning fourteen projects for… Audio
Climate Change Minister on the week's wild weather
Wild weather has affected large swathes of the North Island this week, causing widespread damage around Tairāwhiti where a state of local emergency was declared.
The Climate Change Minister James… Audio
Farmer records rainfalls of 15cm per hour near Te Puia
A hill country farm near Te Puia springs has recorded nearly 800-millimetres of rain this week.
It's caused widespread damage to fencing and the land.
Dan Russell who runs a hill country beef and… Audio
