Climate
Wellington council should 'rein in' airport expansion
Opponents of Wellington Airport's billion-dollar expansion plans say the council needs to rein in the plans.
Global investment funds driving increased fossil fuel investment
Climate change awareness and action is on the rise, but to what extent are New Zealanders investing in one of the main drivers of climate change - the fossil fuel industry? Research by The Guardian… Audio
Wellington City Council accused of climate hypocrisy
Opponents of Wellington Airport's $1 billion expansion plans are accusing the city council of climate hypocrisy for taking a hands-off approach.
Wellington City Council, a major shareholder in the… Audio
California Governor declares emergency due to wildfires
California's Governor has declared a statewide emergency after strong winds whipped wildfires in the north and south of the state, forcing the evacuation of almost 200,000 people.
In Northern… Audio
Oil giant OMV faces lawsuit from Mike Smith
The chairperson of the climate change iwi leaders' group has launched a criminal lawsuit against the chief executive of Austrian oil giant OMV.
Wellington Airport: cut carbon but add more flights
Wellington Airport's annonced yesterday plans for a $1 billion upgrade, which targets cutting carbon emissions but it also wants to increase the number of flights by a quarter by 2040. Audio
The evolution of climate change media coverage
Visiting Canadian professor Robert Hackett is currently in the country as a short-term Visiting Canterbury Fellow at the University of Canterbury's Erskine program. He is an expert on media coverage… Audio
Sir Jonathon Porritt: Universities and climate change
Renowned British environmentalist Sir Jonathon Porritt is in the country to deliver a keynote address at the University of Auckland, about tertiary education's role at this critical time. Audio
Climate activist objects to Rod Carr appointment
A climate activist is questioning how someone can be appointed to head a commission which doesn't yet exist. The government has announced that former Reserve Bank deputy governor and Canterbury… Audio
Powerful typhoon heading towards Japan
A powerful typhoon heading towards Japan could cause problems for the All Black Rugby World Cup match this weekend. World Rugby says it is closely monitoring the direction and strength of Typhoon… Audio
Residents warned it was too late to escape fire
Bush fires are raging in the states of Queensland and New South Wales in extremely high temperatures. In New South Wales up to 20 homes and buildings have been destroyed in the village of Rappville… Audio
Warning on push to use pine trees
Environmental campaigners are warning that an ongoing push to use pine trees as vast carbon sinks may create more environmental problems than it solves. Kate Newton reports. Audio
Vegetable growers warn of shortages
Vegetable growers are warning proposed Government policies could create vegetable shortages and cause prices to skyrocket in coming years. The Agriculture and Environment Ministers are visiting… Audio
Thousands march in Extinction Rebellion protests in London
Thousands have marched in Extinction Rebellion protests in London. Westminster Bridge, Lambeth Bridge, Trafalgar Square and Whitehall were all blocked-off as the protesters, many in constume, demanded… Audio
Police arrest and remove climate protesters in Wellington CBD
Police have made dozens of arrests after removing climate protesters staging a sit-down protest on the corner of Wellington's Lambton Quay and Bowen Street.
Watch: Climate activists arrested after mass protests in capital
Several arrests have followed prolonged climate change protests by Extinction Rebellion in Wellington today. Audio
Extinction Rebellion protests expected in London
Extinction Rebellion protests have already started in Wellington as protestors hoping to bring attention to a global lack of action on climate change. Their stunts include spraying fake blood across… Audio
Extinction Rebellion begin protest in Wellington
Environmental activists Extinction Rebellion are planning to to shut down 60 cities worldwide, starting with Wellington, this morning. They have promised extreme, disruptive action to create pressure… Audio
The fire this time: reporting climate now
Recent weeks have seen the most concentrated climate change coverage in New Zealand's history but it was still eclipsed by coverage of the Rugby World Cup. Audio
The fire this time: reporting climate now
Recent weeks have seen the most concentrated climate change coverage in New Zealand's history but it was still eclipsed by coverage of the Rugby World Cup.
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