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2023 confirmed as world's hottest year on record
The year 2023 has been confirmed as the warmest on record, driven by human-caused climate change and boosted by the natural El Niño weather event.
Pacific peoples opt for homeland despite climate change - Study
New research suggests that the large majority of Pacific people want to remain in their home country in 2050 despite climate change's challenges, signalling a clear preference for climate adaptation… Audio
Norway approves controversial deep-sea mining
It means the hunt for precious metals in high demand for green technologies can be accelerated.
DOC urges visitors to Nelson Lakes National Park to clean gear to prevent spread of invasive algae
Microscopic algae lindavia and didymo have been found in the national park's lakes Rotoiti and Rotoroa, and in Lake Tennyson.
El Niño bites in the Pacific
Some Pacific nations are feeling the bite of El Niño through dry conditions, while others in drought get relief through above average rainfall.
Reporter at scene of string of Canterbury fires
Two fire crews remain at the scene of a string of shrub fires which were threatening homes near the Canterbury town of Kirwee.
Fire and Emergency say crews will remain on the ground for most of the… Audio
Fire crews remain at scene of fire in Kirwee, Canterbury
Two fire crews remain at the scene of a string of shrub fires which were threatening homes near the Canterbury town of Kirwee yesterday.
Seventeen Fire and Emergency crews, as well as the three… Audio
Theories behind The Hum phenomenon, which only some people can hear
For thousands of people around the world it starts out as a low-level vibrational buzz, but the sound that becomes a persistent annoyance for many is not heard by everyone.
One of our few native frogs could disappear in decades
The Hochstetter's frog is suffering through a dry summer and could disappear over the next several decades.
Abandoned tents: 'They need to think more carefully about what they're leaving behind'
The organisers of a music festival in the Kaipara district say they are disappointed to see tents and camping gear abandoned after the event.
Muslim youth association discusses annual New Year clean-up
New Year celebrations often sees rubbish accumulating in parks and streets after party-goers have gone to bed.
For one community group in Auckland, this time of year means it's time for their annual… Audio
Dunedin residents asked to help protect sea lion pups
Dunedin residents are being asked to keep their dogs on leads and drive carefully near a golf course where two sea lions' pups were recently born.
Sewage spill at Far North beach
Beachgoers are being warned not to swim or collect shellfish.
Pandemic-era drop in pāua poaching
New data shows a decrease in the number of pāua illegally taken from Wellington's coastlines.
Hamilton parks allowed to 'rewild' set to be mowed
A trial in Hamilton to allow some park space to rewild will end later this month when the grass is finally mowed.
Cricket's own climate crisis
Analysis: As an outdoor summer game in which the natural environment plays a unique role, cricket is perhaps the pitch sport most at risk from a changing climate.
Clean Car Discount scheme ends - but will it slow the EV market?
The Clean Car Discount scheme wraps up today, taking financial incentives for low-emissions vehicles and the so-called "ute-tax" with it.
The Turning Point | Trailer
A new generation of kaitiaki across Aotearoa take on the challenge of protecting and restoring our natural environment, paving the way to a more hopeful future. Video
Extreme weather events possible culprit behind shellfish toxin alerts
The Ministry for Primary Industries says the increasing frequency of toxic algal blooms, resulting in shellfish toxin alerts, could be related to extreme weather.
New community climate adaptation pilot for Northland
A new community-led pilot focused on improving climate change adaptation and resilience in Northland's Oakura district has launched.
