Navigation for Sections
Nature & Environment
COP28: Pacific leaders launch 'Blue Prosperity' initiative in Dubai
Pacific leaders have turned to philanthropic organisations to pay for ocean conservation as climate finance fails. Audio
Concern over major Auckland development's impact on infrastructure
Mount Albert residents are concerned a major residential development on Auckland's Carrington Road could cause huge strain on local infrastructure and access to amenities. Over the next decade more… Audio
New Zealand 'extremely quiet' at COP28, indigenous expert says
A climate expert attending his fourth world climate summit says New Zealand has been unusually quiet this year.
More winds expected for much of country this week
The west of the South Island is set to face above average rainfall this summer, along with a windy week ahead for much of the country.
Fall armyworm fight gearing up
The fight against the fall armyworm has stepped around Aotearoa. Ashley Mills from the Foundation for Arable research speaks to Jesse about their co-ordinated efforts to deal with the pest. Audio
Initial findings of probe into response to major weather events to stay secret
The inquiry into this year's big storms has given its interim findings to the government.
Billboard labels government 'climate extremists' over oil and gas plans
Anyone promoting more fossil fuel use in the midst of a climate crisis deserves to be called out as "extremist", Greenpeace says. Audio
Neighbours oppose solar farm on Blenheim’s rural floodplain
A small group of neighbours between Blenheim and the sea fear a solar farm planned for their quiet neighbourhood will turn it into an industrial-like zone.
NZ climate change minister says phasing out fossil fuels is mainly about coal
New Zealand's climate change minister says the commitment to "phase out fossil fuels" is primarily about coal, rather than gas. The International Energy Agency says current emissions reductions… Audio
NZ leaders "climate extremists" - Greenpeace billboard near parliament
As climate talks at the COP28 summit in Dubai wrap up, a billboard near parliament is calling our country's leaders "climate extremists." Greenpeace has put the sign up in response to the government's… Audio
Tennessee tornado leaves six dead
Severe storms and tornadoes in Tennessee left at least six people dead and tens of thousands of residents without power.
Tuvalu negotiator ready to fight for her home at COP28
As a negotiator with Tuvalu's team, Mervina Paueli belongs to a club no-one wants to join - a community facing a wipe-out of home and history.
Ngahuia Harrison: the consequences of cannibal capitalism on the land
In her major exhibition Coastal Cannibals at City Gallery Wellington Te Whare Toi, with a camera, Ngahuia Harrison offers different views on our landscape than we are used to seeing in a frame. She… Audio
Freshwater gold clam fears for Northland’s busiest tourist lake
The boat ramp at Northland's most popular recreational lake will remain open to boaties this summer despite fears about a new invasive freshwater gold clam.
COP28 clashes over fossil fuel phase-out after OPEC pushback
Countries clashed at the summit on Saturday over a possible agreement to phase-out fossil fuels, jeopardising attempts to deliver a first-ever commitment to eventually end the use of oil and gas.
COP28 considers end to fossil fuels in move opposed by OPEC
OPEC is rallying its members and oil producing allies at the climate summit, highlighting deep divisions over the future of oil and gas.
Cutting methane from livestock burps 'essential' to limit global warming
The world's top agriculture body has presented a blueprint for how to get livestock emissions down at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai.
Critter of the Week: The Mt Arthur giant weta
Monday December 11 is International Mountain Day - a day to celebrate mountains and the incredible role they play in our world. It's also a great day to celebrate the Mt Arthur giant weta, Deinacrida… Audio
Cyclone-hit forest owners given time to avoid repaying carbon credits
Forestry owners hit by devastating cyclones this year have been given extra time to replant so they won't have to repay millions of dollars in carbon credits.
Regulators seek independent advice on leaking oil and gas well
WorkSafe is seeking independent advice about a leaking oil and gas well in the Kupe Field off the coast of Taranaki.
