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Napier's hot weather not quite a heatwave - meteorologist
Sweltering temperatures in the Hawke's Bay city fall short of being officially declared a heatwave.
Climate warning: low-lying Pacific countries will still go underwater after COP26
A Pacific climate leader is warning the region's lowest-lying island states will be under water before countries hit their carbon zero targets, because the world's biggest emitters don't keep their… Audio
Climate Commission Chair on COP26 and NZ's pledges
COP26 has wrapped up in Glasgow, reaching an agreement filled with compromise. An agreement to holding global warming to 1.5 degrees was retained, but the means of getting there far from clear. All… Audio
Window on 1.5 degree future closing - Kosi Latu
We discuss COP26 outcomes with the head of the Pacific Regional Environment Program. Audio
Last chance to speak up on fish catch limits
There are calls for Fisheries New Zealand to change the recreational daily bag limits for finfish.
Different species have different regulations - some, right now, aren't subject to any limits.
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Kaitake Trail stalled as hapū does not support council's concept
New Plymouth councillors will consider a report which recommends scrapping a $6.5 million plan to build a shared trail on the Kaitake Ranges.
Restoring names for indigenous flora
What's in a name? Two Auckland academics have just released a report arguing for a change to naming conventions for native plants. Audio
COP26 commitments on deforestation a flicker of hope in PNG
One of Papua New Guinea's leading voices against illegal logging is encouraged by new commitments made at COP26 in Glasgow.
Green Investment Finance ups funding for large-scale solar panel installations by $30m
A $30m boost for solarZero's existing funding of $100m will help increase the number of solar panel installations on large-scale commercial buildings with big roofs.
Humans and moa may have co-existed on Rakiura Stewart island, analysis shows
The analysis of a moa skeleton on Rakiura Stewart Island shows the birds may have lived there at the same time as humans.
Climate scientist warns about the upcoming heat wave for NZ
Dr Jim Salinger is predicting heat waves in parts of the country this summer. Audio
COP26 climate deal 'least worst' outcome, says James Shaw
The COP26 climate summit agreement has enraged environmentalists but the consensus from delegates is that it is better than no deal at all.
COP26 ends with pact to 'phase down' coal use
Two weeks of intense negotiations at the United Nations climate conference in Glasgow has ended with a new pact aimed at curbing global warming.
The agreement is the first ever climate deal to… Audio
Rage and resigned pragmatism follow COP26
The COP26 climate summit agreement has enraged environmentalists but the consensus from delegates is that it is better then no deal at all.
The two-week talks in Glasgow finally wrapped yesterday… Audio
COP26: New global climate deal struck in Glasgow
A deal aimed at staving off dangerous climate change has been struck at the COP26 summit in Glasgow.
COP26: How might decisions at the climate summit change our lives?
A deal has been made at the climate summit in Glasgow, but what will that mean for the average person?
'A workman-like job' - Mixed reaction to COP26 in New Zealand
The outcome of the COP26 climate summit won't help anyone sleep at night with the world still on track for catastrophic warming, but New Zealand observers say there has been some good out of it.
How to reduce your business' carbon footprint: What you need to know
COP26 has ended with agreement on a new global climate deal and NZ has pledged to halve greenhouse gas emissions. But business can do it too and make savings along the way.
Deepwater Group argues against call to ban bottom trawling
The fishing practice is actually well-managed in Aotearoa, says a deepwater seafood industry group.
COP26 agrees new global climate deal
A deal aimed at staving off dangerous climate change has been struck at the COP26 summit in Glasgow.
