Climate
Southern Ocean acts as carbon sink - but for how long?
New Zealand scientists are getting closer to helping to solve one of the most important mysteries of global warming.
A giant carbon sink in the Southern Ocean is buying valuable time in the fight to… Audio
Why Northlanders are being asked to take photos of high tides
The citizen scientist project aims to help monitor the impact of sea level rise into the future.
Anger as climate removed from transport plan
"The 60s have called Simeon Brown and they want their transport plan back," a critic of the government's shake-up says. Audio
Climate change not a strategic priority for transport policy
Climate change is no longer a 'strategic priority' under the government's new draft policy statement on land transport.
This means that once in force, Waka Kotahi and other decision-makers would not… Audio
'The outlook for this century is nothing short of grim' - academic
Climate change has been high on the agenda at this week's Insurance Council conference .
Insurance Council discusses challenge of climate change
The Insurance Council has been meeting in Auckland this week to discuss the challenge of responding to climate change.
Speakers agreed that moving away from flood-prone areas is necessary to reduce… Audio
Why there's a plea to look after urban soil
A new report highlights its key role in natural drainage and for green spaces in cities.
SpaceX rocket successfully launches NZ-operated satellite mission
A long-awaited methane-hunting satellite is in orbit, and should start supplying a steady stream of information from June.
Fewer buying electric cars
New figures show fewer people are buying electric vehicles so far this year compared to 2023.
It's no surprise as the Clean Car discount has been scrapped, and from next month owners will also start… Audio
Bluecliffs erosion state of emergency extended another week
The mayor said the extension would allow more time to work on opening the river bar to change the flow away from homes.
Experts detect growing numbers affected by climate anxiety
For a small portion of the population it causes a level of worry so severe that it interferes with everyday life.
NZ samples added to shelves of remote global seed vault
Pasture seeds from New Zealand have just arrived in a doomsday mountain vault in Norway - safeguarding their survival into the future.
Complainant alleges more than 200 breaches of Clean Car Discount
Fifty-one car dealers are accused of wrongly advertising electric vehicles for sale after claiming the rebates themselves.
Majority of NZers see climate change as a personal concern
For many, climate change is a worrying phenomenon that warrants more political attention.
But for a small portion of the population, it causes a level of anxiety that interferes with their everyday… Audio
'We need to embrace ludicrous ideas' - A new strategy for climate change
Robot birds, flying bikes, and water-filtering sewer submarines are just a few of the 100-plus ideas industrial designer Steve Mushin thinks could transform our world. Audio
Signs found of worryingly fast Antarctic ice melt - NZ expedition
Scientists returning from a voyage into Antarctic waters say they found worrying evidence about how much ice has melted and how quickly.
Kowtow founder Gosia Piatek
Clothing label Kowtow has built a devoted following since its inception in Wellington back in 2006. Audio
Farmers selling stock, land as 'extreme' drought dries up streams
Parts of Marlborough are experiencing their driest six-month period since 1930, as farmers sell stock and try to cut costs.
Māori Hui aa motu movement backed by Pacific leaders
At a conference in Fiji, they expressed support for the Hui aa motu movement launched by Kiingi Tuheitia at Turangawaewae Marae.
Audit finds 'major non-conformities' in granting East Coast forests a green stamp of approval
The FSC badge is supposed to prove a forest is under responsible management, so some green advocates were surprised when Ernslaw One kept its FSC label, after being fined in court for breaking…