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Beyond 1.5: Why the global climate target still matters
The world is about to blow past 1.5°C of warming, a limit we collectively hoped to avoid. What does that mean - and what comes next?
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 14 November
Expelled Te Pati Maori MP Takuta Ferris says he's had no response from the party's national council over his calls for an urgent meeting; The fallout from the release of more than 20,000 new documents… Audio
'Ego manoeuvring' behind the scenes at COP30, Pacific delegate says
"Political and ego manoeuvring" is happening behind the scenes at COP30 in Brazil, as Australia and Türkiye wrestle to host the United Nations climate event next year. Audio
Penguins outstay their welcome at Coromandel home
A Coromandel couple is at their wit's end about how to get a good night's sleep, because of rowdy penguin lodgers who are treating the place like their own. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. Audio
Oyster farmers react to $1 million compensation deal
The oyster farmers struck a $1 million compensation deal on Wednesday. Audio
'Embarrassing': International climate expert scorns NZ's methane target
A veteran climate scientist says it's "unbelievable" that New Zealand has gone to the annual climate summit with a weaker target as global temperatures continue to rise.
Oyster farmers say it will take years to recover from sewage overflow
They're purveyors of some of the world's most sought-after culinary delicacies, but Mahurangi's oyster farmers have been reduced to eating beans on toast most days, their hair going grey, their nerves… Audio
Rare geomagnetic storm puts on stunning aurora display
A rare geomagnetic storm last night created a spectacular display of aurora in the night skies. One of those watching was Tuhura Otago Museum's director Dr Ian Griffin. He spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Hawke's Bay water restrictions begin as record low aquifer levels recorded
Water restrictions have begun in Hastings and Napier as consistent dry conditions create record-low aquifer levels in parts of the district.
Climate Change Minister heads to COP30
New Zealand's Climate Change Minister, Simon Watts, heads to Brazil this weekend for the high-level portion of the annual global climate summit, COP30. Simon Watts spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Watercare agree to compensation after oyster farmers left without income
Watercare has agreed a compensation deal with oyster farmers left without an income after tens of thousands of litres of sewage spilled into the Mahurangi Harbour contaminating their oyster beds. A… Audio
Invasive fresh-water clams found in Lake Rotomanu
New Plymouth's Lake Rotomanu will be closed to motorised boats today, after the discovery of an invasive fresh-water clam. Taranaki Regional Council Operations Director Dan Harrison spoke to Corin… Audio
Sea level rise 'very complicated area of science', climate scientist says
Dr Tamsin Edwards is in New Zealand to give a lecture on the topic of uncertainty around sea-level rise in Antarctica.
Discovery of invasive clam prompts closure of lake to motorised boats
Taranaki Regional Council said it was unknown how the clams got into the lake, but the focus now was making sure they did not spread to other Taranaki lakes or rivers.
Queen hornet and nest found in Auckland suburb of Glenfield in past week
Biosecurity New Zealand says it has confirmed and removed a total of five queen hornets and their nests since mid October.
What's at stake at COP30 climate summit
The U.N. climate chief has urged countries to cooperate rather than battle over priorities, as efforts to limit global warming are threatened by a fracturing international consensus. Audio
No visible signs of fire as rain falls at Tongariro
A day of rain has put out all visible signs of a fire that burned through 2800 hectares of Tongariro National Park. Jimmy Ellingham is in Waimarino and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
A devastating fire looms over a struggling community
Ruapehu District's mayor says the huge fire could have the same effect on the local economy as the 1996 eruption.
An economy based on tourism burns
Ruapehu District's mayor says the huge fire still burning in the region could have the same effect on the local economy as the 1996 eruption. Audio
Threatened species in Tongariro 'so unique, sacred and spectacular'
The impact of the Tongariro National Park blaze on local biodiversity is expected to be significant
