Climate
UN secretary-general warns of war on nature
The Panel discusses his fiery speech with Associate Prof Ralph Chapman. Audio
Climate Change declaration: 'It's not just symbolic declaration'
Climate Change Minister James Shaw says there's nothing token about the declaration of a climate emergency or the commitment for the public service to be carbon neutral in five years' time. Audio
Wildfires on the horizon
We could be in for a hellish wildfire season. Are New Zealanders prepared? Audio
Wildfires on the horizon
We could be in for a hellish wildfire season. Are New Zealanders prepared?
AudioClimate specifics in a general motion
Parliament agreed a motion to declare a climate emergency that had something unusual - specifics. Audio
Climate specifics in a general motion
Parliament agreed a motion to declare a climate emergency that had something unusual - specifics.
AudioGovt declares national climate emergency
The government has declared a national climate emergency, acknowledging the urgency required to tackle the global crisis.
Its critics call the motion a mere "marketing stunt" but the Prime Minister… Audio
Pouto residents rejoice in news of $1.8m wharf
Construction of the Kaipara Harbour's newest wharf, in one of Northland's most challenging harbour environments, is expected to begin in April.
Govt promises carbon neutral public sector
Dr David Hall, lecturer at AUT's School of Social Sciences and Public Policy, gives The Panel his take on it. Audio
Government to declare climate emergency
The Government will this afternoon declare a climate emergency.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will introduce the motion in Parliament this afternoon, having described climate change as her… Audio
Insurance problems expected for coastal homeowners in next decade
A new report has projected insurers are likely to stop fully covering some coastal homes in Wellington and Christchurch in the next 10 years due to sea level rises.
The government-funded report found… Audio
Collins on why National opposes drug check law and climate emergency
National Party leader Judith Collins says declaring a climate emergency can mislead people, and a law allowing drug checks at festivals over summer is only providing a false sense of security. Audio
Climate emergency declaration: 'We need to see action happening'
A climate emergency declaration by the government will be a step in the right direction but action now needs to happen, a climate scientist says. Audio
Climate campaigner welcomes emergency declaration
New Zealand's Parliament is expected to declare a climate emergency on Wednesday, a move which was a long time coming for many. None more so than Ollie Langridge, who spent 100 days straight - rain or… Audio
Alan Brady on Neil Diamond's Cracklin' Rosie
Fifty years ago, Neil Diamond's 'Cracklin' Rosie' was on top of the NZ music charts. 'Crackling Rose' was an inexpensive sparkling wine. The founding father of Central Otago wine, Alan Brady remembers… Audio
Polar scientists wary of impending satellite gap
The key missions recording the loss of thickness in glaciers and sea-ice won't last the decade.
Mops out in Te Awamutu after sudden flooding
Mops were on hand in the Waikato town Te Awamutu today - as businesses cleaned up after being flooded during a torrential downpour yesterday.
Heavy rain and hail struck in the afternoon causing… Audio
Auckland Council eases water limits in controversial decision
In an early Christmas gift to Aucklanders, the Council has decided to ease residential water restrictions this summer.
The city has been under restrictions since May, when storage across all… Audio
Transition Engineering conference: Susan Krumdieck
Engineering, tech, business and science are coming together to talk about renewable energy systems and how to transition to net zero within ten years. The Convergence for a carbon transition 2020-2030… Audio
Climate change: Covid pandemic has little impact on rise in CO2
The global response to the Covid-19 crisis has had little impact on the continued rise in atmospheric concentrations of CO2, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) says.
