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COP26: James Shaw not looking forward to attending conference
Climate Minister James Shaw says he is not looking forward to attending the massive UN climate conference where he will have to do battle with the large polluting countries.
Tens of thousands of… Audio
COP26 conference begins in Glasgow
More than 20,000 people, including New Zealand officials, are converging on Glasgow in Scotland for the massive UN climate meeting.
It comes after a major UN climate report in August confirmed… Audio
COP26: The main issues and what role New Zealand plays
Explainer - More than 20,000 people have converged in Scotland for the massive UN climate meeting, which officially begins today. Hamish Cardwell examines the main issues, who will be there and how…
COP26: Climate activist on NZ pledge
Ahead of the COP26 extravaganza, New Zealand is pledging to halve net greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
The announcement is being hailed in some quarters as a dramatic gesture, but perhaps also a… Audio
'We are sheltering from the Covid storm, while a tsunami approaches'
An Otago woman is going barefoot for the duration of the United Nations climate conference as a sign of solidarity with those less protected from climate change.
On a wing and a prayer: Tiaki's excellent adventure
Viral albatross star fledgling Tiaki has arrived in Chile after more than a month flying across the South Pacific Ocean.
Government pledges 50 percent emission reduction by 2030
The government has pledged to halve its net emissions by the end of the decade, a big increase on its previous pledge of 30 percent.
World leaders approve historic corporate tax deal
Leaders at the G20 in Rome endorse a proposal that sets a minimum tax rate of 15 percent on big businesses.
Electricity sector has reached peak coal use, Genesis shareholders told
Genesis Energy says the use of coal for electricity generation has peaked, despite high levels of burning this year.
Critter of the week - Crimson Jellyfish
Jellyfish are thought to be the oldest multicellular animals on the planet! They swarm our coasts in summer and are an important part of a healthy marine ecosystem. This week's critter is the tiny but… Audio, Gallery
Gardening with Lynda Hallinan
With many having a bit of extra time at home to indulge in a bit of gardening, today guru Lynda Hallinan talks about growing sweetcorn - a summer staple! Audio
Old Man's Beard busters in full swing in Upper Hutt
Old Man's Beard - it's a pest plant that grows quickly, and smothers trees to death. It's bad in Upper Hutt - but fortunately Chris Cosslett and the Upper Hutt Busters of Old Man's Beard are on the… Audio
Thousands of tonnes of protected corals damaged by fishing says Greenpeace
New Zealand fishers hauled up to seven tonnes of coral to the surface in a single year, according to new data.
But recent science indicates what comes up in the net is not the whole scale of the… Audio
Bay of Plenty iwi champion indigenous perspective on climate change
An Iwi in the Bay of Plenty town of Maketū is developing their own climate strategies as the area's landscape comes under threat.
Covid-19: Garden festival promises to chase blues away
With events being struck from the calendar all around them, the Taranaki Garden Festival has defied the odds to get to the start line on Friday.
It's promising a celebration of spring colour, perfect… Audio
Iwi consider climate change's impact on customs and culture
Iwi are increasingly taking stock of the impact that climate change will have on customary and cultural practice.
For Māori, a connection to the sea and land is felt and celebrated as a natural… Audio
Covid-19: More than 2000 Great Walk bookings cancelled
More than 2000 Great Walk bookings have been cancelled in recent months as Covid-19 continues to take a toll.
In Fiordland, some Milford Track operators are describing it as one of the quietest… Audio
Glasgow gears up to host COP26 summit
Glasgow is gearing up to host the world's most powerful leaders ahead of 26th Climate Change Conference or COP26. The two-week summit is set to begin on 31 October. More than 30,000 people are… Audio
Australia won't back 30% methane cut, New Zealand 'actively considering it'
Australia will not support the pledge led by the European Union and the United States to cut methane emissions by 30 percent by 2030, due to farming interests Scott Morrison says.
Crown and iwi appoint new ‘face and voice’ of Whanganui River
The government and Whanganui River iwi have jointly appointed a new Pou Tupua to act and speak on behalf of Te Awa Tupua, the special status accorded to the Whanganui River.
