Climate
Koalas now considered endangered in NSW, Queensland and the ACT
Koalas are now considered an endangered species in NSW, Queensland and the ACT, as numbers plummet due to climate change, land clearing and disease.
Mount Everest's highest glacier melting fast, study says
Climate change is causing the highest glacier on Mount Everest to melt at a rapid pace, a new study has found.
'It's future thinking': Regional council weighs viability of key flood protection scheme
An Otago scheme aimed at keeping floodwaters at bay is under review with climate change looming as a potential challenge.
Shortage of right-hand drive EVs slowing carbon emissions progress - MIA
The Motor Industry Association will ask the government to ease back on its targets for new vehicle carbon emissions.
OECD warns action needed for New Zealand to meet emissions targets
The OECD is warning New Zealand that relying on tree planting and carbon credits to slash emissions may not hold water internationally much longer.
Agricultural emissions pricing options presented to farmers
Industry partnership He Waka Eke Noa includes groups like Dairy NZ and Beef and Lamb NZ, and has come up with two options to pay for emissions.
Climate change: Key crops face major shifts as world warms
The parts of the world suitable for growing coffee, cashews and avocados will change dramatically as the world heats up, according to a new study.
Covid-19 will dominate, but NZ must also face 'triple planetary crisis'
Opinion: As the government prepares to deal with a looming Omicron outbreak, this won't be the only major issue it will have to tackle this year, Nathan Cooper writes.
Transition away from fossil fuel vehicles needs more work - expert
The next five years are critical in a switch to electric cars, a UN Climate Champions team member says. Audio
The Wellington company pioneering carbon footprint-tracking technology
Many people around the world are now considering their personal carbon footprint on a daily basis. A Wellington-based sustainable data company is helping British bank customers spend in line with… Audio
Beware 'summer ice' on wet roads says Waka Kotahi
Hazardous "summer ice" is hampering travel on South Island roads.
The phenomenon occurs after extended hot days, followed by rain, which causes ice-like surfaces as the water loosens road dust and… Audio
Drought could continue for parts of country
Parts of Aotearoa are heading towards a third consecutive year in drought.
The spring rain may keep some hopeful, but many farmers have had land dry out before their eyes in recent weeks.
RNZ… Audio
Survey finds most SMEs concerned by climate change, but 40% without sustainable processes
More than 40 percent of small to medium sized enterprises do not have any systems or processes in place to minimise their carbon footprint.
Wellington Council wins design contest for 3D climate model
A 3D simulation that shows how climate change will transform the lay of the land in Wellington has won big in a global city design contest.
The capital is one of 15 winning cities in the Bloomberg… Audio
Climate: Sponges could be the main reef organisms in the future
Analysis - Sponges can survive low oxygen and warming waters. They could be the main reef organisms in the future.
Scientists send machine under Antarctic ice shelf - for science
In Antarctica, scientists have been collecting samples of supercooled water under the McMurdo ice shelf.
The McMurdo is part of the much larger Ross Ice Shelf, which is thought to be in relatively… Audio
Tonga eruption could create unusual sunsets, affect climate
A climate scientist says volcanic matter from the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai eruption could create unusual sunsets, once it's spread around the stratosphere.
It could also have a radiative effect… Audio
Tonga eruption could have 'cooling effect' on southern hemisphere - scientist
It is possible the Tongan volcanic eruption could lead to a slightly cooler winter and possibly beautiful sunsets in the southern hemisphere this winter.
Antarctic scientists test device aimed at weather and climate understanding
The New Zealand-led project has been building a device that can be sent below the ice to precisely measure super-cooled water.
Warm weather sees rise in cases of ocean-borne bites and rashes
Warmer sea temperatures and a changing climate could be what is causing more ocean-borne bites, stings and rashes, a marine scientist says.
