Climate
NSW bushfires rage, hundreds of homes burn, worst to come
Across the ditch, huge areas of New South Wales are burning.
Three people have died and 100 others have been given medical assistance as early-season bushfires races through suburbia.
At least 150… Video, Audio
Capital's slim new e-ferry sets industry abuzz
Wellington's new electric cross-harbour ferry is shaping up to slash its owners' fuel bill by $250,000 a year - and every kilogram counts towards efficiency.
A matched set: climate bills provide full set of debates
Parliament’s week saw a matched pair, combined for a full set. Sorry, what? Basically, two climate bills provided the full set of debates. We have the highlights... Audio
A matched set: climate bills provide full set of debates
Parliament’s week saw a matched pair, combined for a full set. Sorry, what? Basically, two climate bills provided the full set of debates. We have the highlights...
AudioZero Carbon bill passes unanimously
Yesterday Parliament showed a rare display of cross party unity in all but unanimously enacting the bill designed to make New Zealand net carbon zero by 2050. Audio
Extinction Rebellion: London protest ban ruled unlawful
Lawyers say police now face claims for false imprisonment from "potentially hundreds" of protesters.
Two climates in one day
Parliament currently has two climate change bills on the boil. We explain the difference. Audio
Two climates in one day
Parliament currently has two climate change bills on the boil. We explain the difference.
AudioUS notifies UN of intention to withdraw from Paris Accord
The US has begun the process of withdrawing from the Paris Agreement, as other countries expressed regret and disappointment at the move.
India air pollution at 'unbearable levels', Delhi minister says
The air pollution is in the "hazardous" category and has been described as the worst so far this year.
Auckland Council sets up new climate change committee
Auckland Council will now have a climate change committee as mayor Phil Goff reorganises the council to reflect his priorities.
Climate emissions targets. How are we tracking?
As New Zealand moves closer to landmark legislation to curb carbon emissions, a top Australian Earth System Scientist, Will Steffen, says more needs to be done to change the economic systems to drive… Audio
Climate fears make some question whether to have kids
New Zealand's population will reach five million in 2020 Over the next few weeks, RNZ is exploring what this means for the country on rnz.co.nz and on air.
We'll look at how immigration is increasing… Audio
New Zealand hit by summer temperatures a month early
Summer is still a month away but parts of the country were experiencing summertime temperatures of the weekend.
Otago, Canterbury, and Marlborough were among the hotspots thanks to hot air blown from… Audio
Jacinda Ardern downplays possible RCEP breakthrough
Jacinda Ardern has played down the prospect of a breakthrough in the seven-year long RCEP trade negotiations at the East Asia Summit.
India has been reported as the last hold-out to the Regional… Audio
Climate change: Thousands invited to join citizens' assembly
Letters are being sent to 30,000 households across the UK inviting people to join a citizens' assembly on climate change.
Impact sea level rise severely understated
A new study indicates previous estimates of the global impact of sea level rise have been grossly understated. The research, published in the journal Nature Communications and conducted by the… Audio
Focus on Politics: Farmer furore
Last week the Prime Minister celebrated a "world-first" agreement with farmers putting agriculture into the Emissions Trading Scheme from 2025. While some farmers are grateful for the breathing space… Audio
California fires threaten millions
More than 26 million people from California to Arizona are on edge as firefighters deal with blazes burning in California's wine country and in the Los Angeles area.
More than 5,000 people, almost… Audio
Taxpayers are paying twice for weather forecasts
Why do two separate, government-funded bodies spend taxpayer money producing similar weather forecasts? Audio
