Climate
Activists oppose choice of oil boss to lead COP28 talks
Climate activists are unhappy the head of one of the world's biggest oil companies has been chosen as president-designate of a key climate meeting.
'Squeezing a lot more into a short period of time': A year of intense rain bursts
Last year's record rain was "binge rainfall" - where a lot of rain falls in a short period of time, a Niwa weather forecaster says.
Mercury Bay Boating Club to be abandoned
The historic Mercury Bay Boating Club in Whitianga will have to be abandoned as the sea creeps to about three metres from the front of the clubhouse. It became famous in the late 1980s when the club… Audio
Whopping sea temps as severe marine heatwave hits
A severe marine heatwave is due to peak today with sea surface temperatures around the bottom of the South Island and Stewart Island expected to be a whopping four degrees or more above average. The… Audio
Philippines: 8 dead as floods disrupt Christmas celebrations
Philippine authorities say at least eight people have died after floods and heavy rains, as Christmas celebrations were disrupted for thousands forced to evacuate.
Pricing farm emissions can't lead to production cuts - council
The West Coast Regional Council has given "partial support" to some of the government's proposals - but has concerns.
Climate activist says govt locked in a compromised emissions pricing scheme
A climate activist furious with the government's watering down of the proposed emissions pricing scheme says he hopes for stronger environmental representation from the Te Pāti Māori and the Green… Audio
Federated Farmers still opposed to agriculture pricing scheme
Federated Farmers remains opposed to the government's Agricultural Emissions Reduction scheme, despite changes in its favour.
Following significant backlash from the sector, the government is setting… Audio
Climate change activists angered by emissions pricing plan
Climate change activists are furious with the government's changes to the Agricultural Emissions Pricing Plan.
Despite advice from the Climate Change Commission to base behavioural change on the… Audio
Emissions pricing proposal splits farming industry opinion
Farmers want yet more changes to the latest emissions pricing proposal.
Government makes changes to farm-level emissions pricing plan
After a huge outcry from farmers, the government has made some changes to its proposal to price agricultural carbon emissions.
EU strikes deal to boost carbon market, Europe's biggest climate policy
Negotiators reached a political deal on Sunday to overhaul the bloc's carbon market, cutting planet-heating emissions faster and imposing new CO2 costs on fuels used in road transport and buildings…
Māori agribusiness sets target to cut emissions by 10 percent
Climate change has become a critical focus for Māori agribusiness Ātihau-Whanganuiorporation. It has set a target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 10 percent before 2028. The collective of…
Finance a sticking point at 'last chance' biodiversity conference
Progress has stalled amid disagreement on how to fund conservation efforts in poorer countries.
NZ's emissions likely to drop a quarter by 2035, projections show
Net climate emissions are likely to drop by a quarter by 2035, new projections for New Zealand show.
Climate protesters douse MP's offices in red paint
Electorate offices of government ministers, including Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson, were targeted in the protest.
Tūhura Otago Museum heads to Aitutaki
Tūhura Otago Museum are putting on The Aitutaki Science Expo on the outer island of Aitutaki this week. It's about connecting with people whose homes are being impacted by climate change, and engaging… Audio
How to talk about climate change with 'that' uncle at Christmas
Holidays mean time with family - including some who you may not see eye-to-eye with. Here's how to talk to 'that' uncle about climate change this Christmas.
How to talk about climate change with 'that' uncle at Christmas
The summer holidays often means spending time with family - including some who you may not see eye-to-eye with.
But it doesn't have to spoil your day.
Climate reporter Hamish Cardwell filed this… Audio
New Zealand's two year marine heatwave eases, but likely not for long
For the first time in two years, all of New Zealand coastal water temperatures have dropped below heatwave levels, but it might not be for long.
