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Cyclones Gabrielle and Gale leave harvested pine land bare
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.
The land can stay bare for an extra… Audio
Explainer: How climate change is making the world sick
Heat stress. Lung damage from wildfire smoke - the way that public health has been impacted by climate change is in focus for the first time ever at the annual UN climate summit.
More than 100 countries sign up to new major energy pledge
More than 100 countries at UN climate talks in Dubai have promised to treble world renewable energy use by 2030.
Can technology solve the global climate crisis?
Governments and investors are pouring billions of dollars into emerging technologies to combat global warming in long-shot bets that entrepreneurship can help lead the way to a climate-friendly world.
COP28: Countries call for 'energy package' to come out of climate conference
The call comes from about two dozen countries that call themselves the climate high ambition coalition.
Wolf-whistling kōkako Kahurangi mourned
A resident at Pūkaha since 2005, Kahurangi was the only one of her species held in captivity anywhere in the world.
The final frontier? How humans could live underwater in 'ocean stations'
In 2026, a crew of six fully-trained aquanauts will be deployed to a new oceanic habitat system - beginning what promises to be the era of humanity's continuous presence underwater.
New Zealand signs up to COP28 food declaration
New Zealand has signed an international agreement saying agriculture and food production must urgently adapt to respond to climate change.
Clashes over fossil fuels, Gaza conflict cloud COP28 climate summit
UN Secretary General António Guterres urged world leaders at the COP28 climate summit on Friday to plan for a future without fossil fuels.
Danyl McLauchlan: an argument for eco-terrorism
Writer Danyl McLauchlan joins Susie to tackle life's big questions, ideas and thinkers. Today's he's looking at Swedish academic and environmental activist Andreas Malm, author of the book How to Blow… Audio
What is COP28 in Dubai and why is it important?
It is hoped COP28 will help keep alive the goal of limiting long-term global temperature rises to 1.5C. This was agreed by nearly 200 countries in Paris in 2015.
Palau's president seeks support for Blue Prosperity
Palau's president is already garnering support from Pacific leaders to commit to sustainable ocean management. Audio
'It's tragic': Palau's Whipps Jr slams NZ govt's oil and gas exploration plans
Palau's President has slammed New Zealand's new government for its oil and gas exploration plans, as the COP28 global climate summit gets underway. Audio
Critter of the Week: Spittlebug
The week's critter is a native species of spittlebug. Spittlebugs get their common name from the spit-like substance the young bugs create on plants. Audio
COP28 disaster fund 'significant' but not good enough - Pacific climate group
The Pacific Islands Climate Action Network says while the Loss and Damage Fund deal reached at the COP28]summit in Dubai is "significant", it does not go far enough. Audio
Loss and Damage Fund to deliver climate justice to most vulnerable says U.N
A deal to start giving money to the countries hardest hit by climate change is being seen as a breakthrough on the first day of the COP28 summit in Dubai.
The U.N Secretary General Antonio Guterres… Audio
What is COP and why should I care?
Progress on climate issues may be slow but COP remains the best mechanism for pressuring governments to make the changes needed to avert catastrophe.
Otago councils prepare for climate disasters in high-risk neighbourhoods
Banning new developments, managed retreats, ground strengthening and creating more water storage are among the options unveiled to help South Dunedin face future hazards.
Pacific poised to hold 'perpetrators of climate chaos' to account at COP28
The President of Palau has slammed New Zealand's new government for its oil and gas exploration plans, as the COP28 global climate summit gets underway.
The National-led Government intends to reopen… Audio
COP28 kicks off with climate disaster fund victory
Wealthy nations at COP28 have adopted a new fund to help poor nations handle climate-related disasters.
