Climate
Wellington 'Streetdog' the future of electric motorbikes?
As the world is being encouraged to ditch the petrol and diesel vehicles and go electric, the Streetdog electric motorbike could be an attractive option. Video, Audio
Thousands march in Brussels over climate change
Thousands have taken to the streets of Brussels to demand action on climate change.
It's the first climate march to take place in the city for more than 18 months, due to the pandemic. In that time… Audio
Researchers link 700-year-old soot found in Antarctica to fires set by early Māori
The researchers say the finding is a dramatic example of early humanities' environmental impact, but there has been criticism of the work. Audio
Religious leaders call for action on climate
Nearly 40 religious leaders from across the globe have presented an appeal at the Vatican for politicians to agree to tougher commitments to combat global warming at the upcoming UN climate summit.
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Climate change: Money tops agenda at pre-COP26 talks
The Pacific is making a desperate plea to the world's wealthy nations: step up and deliver on your promises to fight the global climate crisis.
Photographer Anne Noble has a thing about bees
Bees have long fascinated one of our foremost art photographers, Anne Noble. As a beekeeper herself, she spends lots of time observing their behaviour and how they move. She's also studied their… Audio, Gallery
Marine heatwaves in winter could have dire impacts on fisheries
Analysis: The ocean around New Zealand is getting warmer, and extreme warming events have become more frequent over the past years.
Thunberg slams 30 years of 'blah blah blah' on climate change
Climate activist Greta Thunberg has used a speech to mock world leaders over their inaction on global warming.
Why COP26 is a vital tool in fighting climate change
The Detail - Climate Change Minister James Shaw says the Glasgow summit is seen as one of the last opportunities to get parts of the agreement limiting the global temperature increase over the line.
Why COP26 is a vital tool in fighting climate change
What is so vital about the Glasgow climate change summit that minister James Shaw weathered a public uproar? Audio
Why COP26 is a vital tool in fighting climate change
What is so vital about the Glasgow climate change summit that minister James Shaw weathered a public uproar?
AudioMayors, tangata whenua set up group to develop regional climate action plan
Seven mayors, the regional council chair and seven tangata whenua representatives are setting up a working group to develop a regional climate action plan for Whanganui-Manawatū.
Pacific leaders highlight climate crisis at the UN
The climate crisis has again been at the forefront of speeches by Pacific Islands leaders at the UN General Assembly. Audio
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
Putting the brakes on belching cows
Genetic manipulation, toilet training for cows, seaweed feed, vaccines ... millions is being spent on research to reduce the methane emissions from New Zealand's agricultural industry. Audio
Putting the brakes on belching cows
Genetic manipulation, toilet training for cows, seaweed feed, vaccines ... millions is being spent on research to reduce the methane emissions from New Zealand's agricultural industry.
AudioWe are all connected, Ardern tells UN General Assembly
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has urged world leaders to address rising inequality and make international trade "more open and inclusive" in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Video
Big moove: Using biofilters to remove methane
A chemical engineering team in Canterbury are working on some promising technology that could be a gamechanger for the dairy industry and the environment. Audio
NZ losing out on billions as moves to circular economy slow - report
The Sustainable Business Network says progress is not keeping pace with the urgency of climate change, resource depletion, and environmental degradation.
Clean Vehicles Bill passes first reading in Parliament
The government's plan to reward those who buy EVs and low-emission vehicles and charge those importing gas guzzlers is now a step closer to becoming law.
