Climate
What are El Niño and La Niña?
El Niño is officially here, and with it an array of strong weather patterns can be expected across the motu. Audio
El Niño combined with global warming means big changes for NZ’s weather
El Niño is officially here, according to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and with it comes a change from the La Niña weather patterns New Zealand has experienced for the past…
National Party proposes on-farm pricing plan by 2030
A proposal from National would kick emissions pricings for farmers down the road by five years -- but critics are already using it to kick the Opposition around a bit. The party's new policy proposes… Audio
Potential rethink on genetic modification gains attention from industries
Biotech and agritech firms are welcoming a potential rethink on genetic modification, saying New Zealand lags behind other countries where the practice is already common.
National Party wants to give farmers more time before paying for emissions
National has announced its plan to reduce agricultural emissions, including pushing back the final deadline by which farmers have to start paying for them - and keeping them off the ETS.
El Niño planet-warming weather phase has begun
US scientists have confirmed that an El Niño period of weather has begun in the Pacific Ocean, and experts say it's likely to make 2024 the world's hottest year.
Trans-Tasman climate partnership could mean more affordable electric vehicles
It is the first partnership of its kind, pairing financial and climate portfolios across the ditch - and there's an agreement to better equip each country for the production and supply of electric…
More clarity needed on how land-use rules might change - environmental advocate
An environmental advocate says it's hard to get a clear answer on the extent to which climate change is taken into account on consents.
Agricultural emissions plan in jeopardy as National walks back support
A plan to price New Zealand's agricultural emissions may be out to pasture before it gets going, as National backs away from supporting He Waka Eke Noa.
Pacific politics expert on Fiji, climate and militarisation
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has met with his Fijian counterpart, Sitiveni Rabuka, and announced more than $11.1 million in climate change support for the country.
Climate change, Mr Hipkins says, is… Audio
'Exacerbated by climate change' - NZ experiences warmest May on record
New Zealand has experienced the warmest May on record, with temperatures at least 2C higher than average in parts of every region, except Northland.
Luxon accuses government of 'blowing up' agricultural emissions plan
The National leader says the He Waka Eke Noa plan is 'no longer a bipartisan process' because the government has gone its own way.
Under the Weather - a forecast for Aotearoa in Climate Change
We have always enjoyed Goldilocks climate in New Zealand, not too hot and not too cold. But the weather so many of us grew up with is gone says Professor James Renwick, Victoria University's senior… Audio
From 'dream retirement home' to 'worst nightmare': Fast-rising lake inundates homes
Rotoehu homeowner Joan Blair has gone from living her dream to her worst nightmare.
Long Read: The Preppers Next Door
By Tom Doig: Doig's first question about doomsday preppers was: “What if they’re crazy?” His second question was: “What if they’re right?” Audio
Long Read: The Preppers Next Door
By Tom Doig: Doig's first question about doomsday preppers was: “What if they’re crazy?” His second question was: “What if they’re right?”
AudioScientists issue new climate warning: 1.5C for the planet, 1C for people
A leading climate scientist says it is valuable for policymakers and the public to know the planet is already in highly risky territory.
Greenwashing investigation into Kiwi businesses needed - Consumer
Air NZ's inflight cups are an example of greenwashing, Consumer NZ says, as it calls for a formal investigation into businesses' environmental claims.
What next for NZ's big emitters?
New Zealand's big emitters are under pressure to do more as the country heads towards its zero carbon 2050 target. NZ Steel's the first mover with a big deal with the government to help it cut its…
What next for NZ's big emitters?
NZ Steel's done a deal with the government that'll cut its carbon emissions. Will the country's other big emitters follow their lead? Audio
