Climate
$1 billion damages ruling against Greenpeace shocks NGOs
Environmental defenders are rallying amid concerns courtrooms are increasingly being used to silence critics.
What are NZ's international climate targets and do we have to meet them?
Analysis - Most New Zealanders support the country meeting its international climate targets, according to a poll commissioned for the environment ministry.
What lives in Antarctic sea ice?
Scientists are uncovering the secrets of the tiny critters that live among the sea ice in Antarctica.
'Yes, we are scared too': Scientist responds to dire report
Each of the past eight years has set a new record for ocean heat and ice cover is shrinking to new lows, the State of the Global Climate Report says.
The region most at risk of more extreme atmospheric rivers
New research suggests the phenomenon could double in New Zealand by the end of the century. Audio
Gene technology changes: What you need to know
Explainer - The current GMO regime is out of date, experts agree. But proposed changes sideline Māori, some say. Audio
NZ could face twice as many extreme atmospheric rivers
New NIWA research has found that not only could the narrow bands of concentrated water vapour increase, but in the future rainfall from these 'rivers in the sky' is likely to make up a much bigger…
'Classic greenwashing': Gas company removes ad after complaints
Clarus has pulled an ad which said renewable gas was flowing in its pipelines.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 14 March 2025
In today's episode, parole proceedings for convicted double murderer Scott Watson have had to be abandoned, and a new date set, after the hearing ran out of time, Half of all buildings in South… Audio
Half of the buildings in South Dunedin remain 'at risk' of flooding
The ominous forecast has been outlined in reports released on Friday by the South Dunedin Futures programme. Audio
Monitoring and measuring Antarctica's heartbeat
The freezing and melting of Antarctic sea ice is one of the biggest annual changes on the planet.
Voice of the Sea Ice: Antarctica's heartbeat
This week, it's the second episode of Voice of the Sea Ice, the Our Changing World miniseries about Antarctic sea ice.
This vast expanse of ice that grows each winter – effectively doubling the… Audio
Greenpeace accuses government climate panel of only listening to 'vested interests'
The panel only met with two groups when it was preparing its findings.
Retrial ordered in case against Wellington rail protesters
Four people were charged with endangering transport, which carries a maximum 14-year jail term.
Breeding apples for a warming climate
Plant & Food Research's 'Hot Climate Partnership' is a finalist in the Innovation & commercialisation category at tomorrow nights Science New Zealand Awards. Heat can cause fruit to mature too… Audio
Insurers look to price in climate change with individual risk ratings
If you're lucky enough to own a house, it's probably your biggest financial asset. But the value of many properties is at risk as insurers move to price in climate change with individual risk ratings… Audio
Restore Passenger Rail protester found not guilty
One Restore Passenger Rail protester has been found not guilty of endangering transport during protests against climate change, but there is still no verdict on the other three accused.
NZ's glaciers have lost nearly a third of their ice
Almost 300 glaciers have now vanished completely from New Zealand's mountains.
No verdict in Passenger Rail protesters case as jury breaks for weekend
After two days of deliberations, a jury has retired for the weekend without reaching a verdict in the trial of Restore Passenger Rail protesters.
A land of ice and ambition
From historic expeditions to modern day science, Antarctic exploration is a unique and dangerous experience.
