Climate
'More effective ways' to call for change, Wellington mayor tells protesters
New Wellington mayor Tory Whanau wants protesters who blocked one of the city's main highway for the fifth time since last week to redirect their frustration at central government. Audio
Annie Proulx : How swamps can protect us and the planet
Pulitzer Prize winning American author Annie Proulx talks to Kathryn about her latest book, Fen, Bog and Swamp. The 87 year old writes about the history of wetland destruction and the role it plays in… Audio
Protest action brings Transmission Gully to grinding halt
Protest action bought the southbound lane of Transmission Gully north of Wellington to a standstill this morning.
Up to 20 people are understood to be involved in the climate protest. Police are… Audio
The cost of riding more marine heatwaves
We're in for another marine heatwave - but are we ready for the consequences? Audio
The cost of riding more marine heatwaves
We're in for another marine heatwave - but are we ready for the consequences?
AudioClimate change and our survival instinct
The Detail - The news is filled with doom and gloom about climate change - is there any reason to be optimistic?
Climate change and our survival instincts
The news is filled with doom and gloom about climate change - is there any reason to be optimistic? Audio
Climate change and our survival instincts
The news is filled with doom and gloom about climate change - is there any reason to be optimistic?
AudioDoes our EV charging network need powering up?
If the government's zero emissions target is to be met - we'll need another 1.5m low emission cars on our roads in the next 13 years. So is our charging infrastructure up to the job? Kathryn talks… Audio
Climate protesters throw soup at Van Gogh painting
London's National Gallery has confirmed Vincent Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' painting is now back in place, six hours after climate change protesters threw soup over it.
Six arrested after climate protest blocks Wellington motorway
The protest group which has disrupted Wellington traffic this week have again been removed from a motorway by police.
Harakeke fibres creating strong, low-carbon material for boats, rockets, cars
Harakeke or flax fibres are being used to create a new low-carbon composite material which is lighter and stronger than fibreglass.
The company behind the invention, KiwiFibre, says the harakeke… Audio
Skifields warned about climate change decades ago
Climate scientists warned the ski industry two decades that climate change could threaten the viability of some skifields.
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts is in voluntary administration after a string of poor… Audio
Severe heat waves, more acidic waters on the rise
A new report says severe marine heatwaves, as well as hotter, more acidic waters are on the rise in New Zealand.
The report, by the Ministry for the Environment (MFE) and Stats NZ, shows the marine… Audio
Marine heatwaves and rising sea levels: Report details impact on NZ
New data has found ocean acidification and temperature is rising, and backs up research that sea levels are rising faster. Audio
Ski fields rely on snow-making tech to stay open
South Island ski field operators are increasingly looking to rely on snow-making technology to keep runs open as the climate changes and snowfall is less reliable.
Little public support for climate change inclusion in RBNZ remit
The Reserve Bank has received calls to place greater emphasis on price stability and ignore climate change when making decisions about monetary policy.
Minister says Wellington rail activists 'frustrating the public'
The Transport Minister says it is "totally unacceptable" for protesters to disrupt Wellington commuters and the transport network.
Climate activists plan to continue disrupting motorists in Wellington
Climate activists who caused significant delays during Wellington's morning rush hour today plan to continue their disruptive protests, until the Government responds to their call to restore passenger… Audio
Police remove climate activists blocking Wellington motorway
Police have removed six protesters who blocked the southbound lane of the Wellington motorway in the Terrace tunnel, and traffic is flowing freely again.
