Climate
'Change is coming': Call for NZ to step up to bold climate goal
The country needs to drastically increase its climate efforts, The Climate Change Commission says.
Spring hits heat and rain records in many parts of country - NIWA
Spring 2024 was one of the warmest on record, new NIWA climate summary figures show.
Government won't buy overseas carbon credits to meet targets - Minister
The government would more than a year's worth of the whole country's greenhouse gases short of meeting its international promises, by latest calculations.
Methane debate still rages after government-initiated review
Both sides of methane debate claim to be backed by science, but say their opponents are "political".
Government weighs up next climate target under Paris Agreement
New Zealand's current target is to cut net emissions by 50 percent by 2030.
Power companies lead charge on cutting emissions
A new analysis of the biggest companies on the New Zealand stockmarket found only 18 had a consistent trend of lowering their emissions.
Emissions Trading Scheme 'will fail' without radical reform - Rod Carr
ETS is the government's major tool for lowering planet-heating gases that contribute to heating, droughts and extreme floods and storms around the globe. Audio
Vanuatu's landmark case at ICJ seeks to hold polluting nations responsible
Vanuatu's special envoy to climate change says their case to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is based on the argument that those harming the climate are breaking international law. Audio
Vanuatu-led climate case gives evidence at International Court of Justice
The International Court of Justice will hear testimony from nearly 100 countries including Vanuatu, the Pacific island nation that initiated the effort to get a legal opinion. Vanuatu's Special Envoy… Audio
Fast Track Bill: Students march on Parliament to voice dissent
Students are marching to Parliament during rush hour to oppose the bill which is expected to become law by year's end.
NZ lagging in supportive solar policy
Experts and industry professionals are calling for rooftop solar policy changes in the wake of the announcement of the closure of SolarZero. Audio
Jones 'considering options' after oil lobby request to underwrite gas exploration
A fossil fuel body is warmly praising the government's "no nonsense" draft emissions plan. Audio
'It's our future that's in jeopardy': Ni-Vanuatu teen at World Court representing Pacific
Judges of the International Court of Justice have been requested to give an advisory opinion on the obligations of states in respect of climate change. Audio
UN plastic talks collapse as countries fail to agree targets
Over 100 nations want to cap production while a handful of oil-producers are prepared only to target plastic waste.
Young Pacific activists take climate fight to the Hague
A group of young pacific activists is taking a case to the International Court of Justice at the Hague. Vepaiamele is a 16-year-old from Vanuatu, and she spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
The 'David and Goliath moment' at The Hague that could change future climate talks
A landmark case that began in a Pacific classroom and could change the course of future climate talks is about to be heard in the International Court of Justice.
Sport and climate change
Jesse talks to Katie Rood, she's a professional football player who's just returned from COP29. Audio
Can an entire town be moved?
A draft master plan proposes relocating Westport to government-owned farmland southwest of its current location.
The Panel with Martin Bosley and Deborah Hart (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Martin Bosley and Deborah Hart to discuss climate finance and the debt the system is leaving for Pacific nations, Wanaka residents… Audio
NZ could face big bill as new climate target agreed
The new target will "set the expectation" that NZ contributes more to help developing nations move away from using fossil fuels. Audio
