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Consumers nervous about shift to electric vehicles
High cost, battery range, and even earthquakes are all being listed as reasons to doubt the rapid growth of electric vehicles.
The Climate Change Commission wants four in every ten new cars to be electric by 2035.
It also suggests banning any new petrol cars as soon as 2030.
Hamish Cardwell has more. Audio
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Southlanders starting to accept Tiwai Point closure
24 minutes agoSouthlanders are starting to think ahead and accept the likely reality of a closure of the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter.
Tracy Hicks from the Southland… Audio
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Climate Change report puts West Coast economy at risk - Minerals West Coast
Mining interests believe proposals within the first official report from the Climate Change Commission put at risk the economy of the West Coast - and by… Audio
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Shell targets power trading and hydrogen in climate drive
Royal Dutch Shell is betting on its expertise in power trading and rapid growth in hydrogen and biofuels markets as it shifts away from oil, sources say.
Consumers nervous about shift to electric vehicles
High cost, battery range, and even earthquakes are all being listed as reasons to doubt the rapid growth of electric vehicles.
The Climate Change Commission wants four in every ten new cars to be… Audio
Southlanders starting to accept Tiwai Point closure
Southlanders are starting to think ahead and accept the likely reality of a closure of the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter.
Tracy Hicks from the Southland Mayoral Forum says he wasn't surprised the… Audio
Climate Change report puts West Coast economy at risk - Minerals West Coast
Mining interests believe proposals within the first official report from the Climate Change Commission put at risk the economy of the West Coast - and by extension - the whole country.
The new report… Audio
Shell targets power trading and hydrogen in climate drive
Royal Dutch Shell is betting on its expertise in power trading and rapid growth in hydrogen and biofuels markets as it shifts away from oil, sources say.
Electric cars too costly for some - Turners CEO
Start shutting the door on petrol cars and prepare to go electric. That's one message from the Climate Change Commission's major new report.
Groundbreaking biofuel rocket could be 'Uber for space'
Snow swirled and a biting wind sent temperatures plummeting to several degrees below zero as the Stardust 1.0 made its debut at a former military base in Maine.
Community group plans legal action against ECan over tyre pile
A community group is taking the Canterbury Regional Council to court over its inaction in removing a massive pile of tyres set on fire last week.
'Trampling all over' - mayor furious with beach joy-riders
Kaipara District Council is the latest local authority getting tough on drivers hooning down beaches and putting fragile eco-systems at risk. Audio
Battle brews in Parliament after climate change report
A fresh climate battle is brewing in Parliament as the opposition parties mull how they will respond to yesterday's landmark call to action.
The Climate Change Commission has released a draft… Audio
More action to stop dune hoons on beaches
Drivers hooning down coastal beaches and over sand dunes in their four wheel drives are causing a real stir.
Several beaches have been cracking down on driving on the beach to ensure the safety of… Audio
Parts of energy sector back decarbonisation plan
The energy sector has largely shown support for the Climate Change Commission's plan to decarbonise the economy and slash emissions.
Clearing burning tyre pile in Amberley could cost $1 million, regional council says
Canterbury regional council says it could cost up to $1 million to clear a huge pile of tyres in Amberley. Audio
New Zealand's first microforest
Colin Davis and AJ Clarken are creating a microforest in Nelson after hearing about the microforest movement spreading around the world. The movement is inspired by a Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki.
…IPCC author on the Climate Commission report
The Climate Change Commission has released a draft blueprint on how New Zealand can slash emissions. Political science Professor Bronwyn Hayward speaks to Wallace about the report. Audio
National needs assurances ambitious climate plans will work
The National Party won't commit to bi-partisan support for the ambitious recommendations laid out by the Climate Change Commission in its official report on how New Zealand can reach its carbon… Audio
Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne
Kennedy is on Rangitoto Island in Auckland's Hauraki Gulf looking at the volcanic reserve's heritage baches. Audio
Recovery from the Fukushima nuclear disaster, almost a decade on
NPR journalist Kat Lonsdorf talks to Kathryn about her time in Fukushima and tells the stories of residents and their struggles. Audio
Kaipara outrage at hoons on dunes
Kaipara District Mayor Jason Smith says the closure of Auckland's Muriwai Beach to vehicles this summer, has seen more four wheel drive enthusiasts head further north each weekend and many are driving… Audio, Gallery
Climate Commission's blueprint for cutting emissions: Rod Carr
Kathryn speaks with the chair of the Climate Commission about its blueprint for cutting New Zealand's greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, in line with the Paris Accord. Audio
Amberley tyre fire still burning
The enormous fire at an Amberley tyre stockpile in North Canterbury could take weeks to burn out.
A 63-year-old man has been arrested and charged with starting the fire on Friday, which is emitting… Audio
