Climate
World needs to get to grips with climate refugees, and slash emissions already
A world leading expert on climate refugees says the world needs to come to grips with the issue to avoid chaos at countries' borders.
The Bahamas' Prime Minister Philip Davis told the COP27 UN… Audio
Bahamas PM tells COP27 his country will keep fighting
Rich countries have been told it is in their self interest to slash emissions, or face tens of millions of climate refugees at their borders.
It is a scenario which New Zealand may have to grapple… Audio
COP27 sees argument over paying for climate damage
The scene is set for fraught negotiations at the COP27 climate conference in Egypt over who should pay for climate damage.
Rich countries are slowly acknowledging they should contribute for the loss… Audio
Shaw flags difficulty in progress on climate damage payments
The scene is set for fraught negotiations over who should pay for climate damage at the COP27 climate conference in Egypt.
New Zealand reaches first place in Sustainable Trade Index
The government is lauding the country achieving first place in a Sustainable Trade Index.
The Index was launched overnight in Singapore and ranks this country first out of 30 economies that trade… Audio
Fraught negotiations at COP27 in Egypt
The scene is set for fraught negotiations at the COP27 climate conference in Egypt over who should pay for climate damage. Rich countries ar
The scene is set for fraught negotiations at the COP27… Audio
Govt's climate change payout: 'A significant win' but it's just a start, activists say
Climate activist groups are welcoming the government's announcement of funding for loss and damage wrought by climate change on poorer countries.
Longest continuous marine heatwave recorded in Bay of Plenty
Marine heatwave conditions in Bay of Plenty have lasted a year, and one oceanographer says the warming is "unprecedented over at least the past 40 years".
'Little more than empty slogans and hype': Corporate climate pledges slammed
Promises by companies, banks and cities to achieve net-zero emissions often amount to little more than greenwashing, according to a report by UN experts.
Pacific negotiators fighting for their homes at climate change conference
Low-lying island states know first-hand the effects of climate change, and the consequences of wooly language in agreed climate texts.
At COP27, developing countries managed to get discussions about… Audio
Pacific Islands living with effects of climate talks compromises, says negotiator
The Pacific Islands are crying out for meaningful action and lots of money at the climate change conference in Egypt.
Developing countries have finally managed to get "loss and damage" onto the… Audio
Government takes aim at fuel prices, delays biofuel mandate
The Commerce Commission is getting the power to step in to stop petrol companies price gouging.
And, as low-lying island states demand forceful immediate action at the COP27 climate change… Audio
Climate change tops agenda of NZ insurance companies
Flooding, droughts, and other climate disasters have dominated the agenda at the Insurance Council of New Zealand 2022 Conference.
COP decision-making process 'nightmare, sclerotic' - Climate Minister
Ahead of his departure to COP27, Climate Change Minister James Shaw discusses negotiations and why he thinks New Zealand is now on the "right side of history".
Stopping dishonest climate reporting in the private sector
A new report by a high level United Nations expert group says too often private sector climate pledges lack credibility and are little more than greenwashing. Chair of the New Zealand Climate… Audio
$20m to help developing countries with climate change loss
New Zealand is providing climate funding to some of the developing countries facing damage from climate change.
$20m has been ringfenced, with Aotearoa joining a small group of countries committing… Audio
Climate change dominates Insurance Council conference
Climate change is top of mind for the country's insurance companies.
Flooding, droughts, and other climate disasters have dominated the agenda at the Insurance Council's 2022 conference.
Felix… Audio
COP27 snub: Commitment to climate change won't be questioned, Ardern says
Jacinda Ardern says she would like to attend COP in the future, but it is important she focuses on other responsibilities.
'We're on a highway to climate hell' - UN boss at COP27
The planet is fast approaching tipping points that will make climate chaos irreversible, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres told countries gathered at the start of the COP27 summit.
COP 27: Poor countries push for compensation from rich nations
The United Nation's two week COP27 climate conference is underway in Egypt.
And for the first time financing for damage from climate change is on the agenda. Joining Nathan Rarere is the BBC's
Matt… Audio
