Climate
Peters urges global help as Kiribati suffers sea level rise
A trip to Kiribati has stirred the foreign minister to call for instant international action on its problems caused by climate change. The low-lying Pacific atoll is struggling to keep itself afloat… Audio
Farmers consider self-imposed water restrictions
Farmers in Central Otago may resort to voluntarily restricting their water use in the next week as the prolonged hot weather shows no sign of abating. Audio
Tornado kills at least 14 in Alabama
At least 14 people including children, have died after a tornado swept through Lee County in the state of Alabama, destroying hundreds of homes. Meteorologist James Spann told Checkpoint authorities… Video, Audio
Australia experiences hottest summer on record
Australia experienced at least five of its warmest days on record in January - the nation's hottest month ever.
Climate change protest at BP: 'This will continue until we are listened to'
Protestors who occupied BP's Auckland office this afternoon say this is just the start of their climate change campaign. Video
US panel to question science behind climate change reports - source
The White House is planning to form a panel that will question science used in US military and intelligence reports showing that climate change poses national security risks, according to a source.
Otago albatross colony: 'All the chicks have hatched'
After "tragic" losses at the only mainland northern royal albatross colony during breeding last year, 29 chicks have hatched this summer. But don't count your albatross yet.
New EU deal with Pacific to include climate change assistance
A new development deal struck between the European Union and the Pacific will enhance cooperation on fighting climate change, the EU says. Audio
New health chief notes fragility of climate-impacted communities
The new regional director for the World Health Organisation is discovering first hand the fragility of communities suffering from the impacts of climate change. Dr Takeshi Kasai is on his first visit… Audio
Tasman fire: rain helps firefighters set up 'blackout zone'
Fire crews working to put out the Tasman fire are hoping to have a 30-metre 'blackout' zone around its perimeter by the end of the day.
Backing for NZ students to abandon classes over climate change
The Māori Climate Commissioner says she has no qualms about encouraging schoolchildren to strike for action on climate change.
EU Competition seeks Pacific climate videos
Young people are being encouraged to enter a new video competition to highlight their concerns and experiences of climate change in the Pacific region. Audio
NZ children to follow lead of world movement on climate
The Māori Climate Change Commissioner, Donna Awatere-Huata, says it's time for New Zealand children to strike, and shame adults into action on climate change.
Oil industry defends claims on cost of oil, gas ban
Greenpeace is calling claims the ban on oil and gas exploration will cost the economy $28 billion by 2050 'fake news' and 'flatulence'. The figure comes from research commissioned by the oil industry… Audio
Climate change declaration 'politically driven' - mayor
The mayor of the Thames-Coromandel district is rejecting a push to get local authorities to sign up to a declaration on climate change, calling it politically driven. Local Government New Zealand is… Audio
Australia's drought leading to 'suffering' of children, UN warns
A prolonged drought in Australia is having a devastating impact on children and forcing them to "grow up" prematurely, a UN report warns.
Council gives build go ahead then stamps flood hazard notice
A local authority has retrospectively stamped a flooding hazard notice on the title of a retirement village complex, despite giving it the go ahead to build an entire new apartment block a year and a… Audio
Winds sink Tasman residents' hopes of returning home
Some Tasman residents will not be able to return to their homes today because of forecast strong winds.
Thousands of UK school children protest over climate change
Pupils from around the United Kingdom went "on strike" on Friday as part of a global campaign for action on climate change.
The Cascade Effect: re-thinking climate resilience
We're increasingly being confronted with obvious climate impacts like drought, fire, and coastal flooding, but our responses to these changes are not keeping pace. Dr Judy Lawrence talks to Kathryn… Audio
