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NZ to get hotter, faster than expected, NIWA warns
Scientists are still trying to figure out what is behind the faster-than-predicted heating.
Phasing out fossil fuel key focus for the Pacific
Pacific ministers from Samoa, Niue,Fiji and Tonga are returning home feeling energized after a power-packed two-day conference at the Oceania Renewable Summit in Auckland. Audio
Huge turnout expected for rally against deep sea mining
According to Ocean Ancestors, a collective of individuals, NGOs, and businesses, the "peaceful rally at sea and on land to call for a precautionary pause to deep sea mining".
NZ to warm more than projected, new data shows
New climate projections show New Zealand is likely to be hotter in the coming decades than previously thought. By 2090, the projections show the country could be between 0.8°C and 3°C warmer… Audio
NIWA's detailed climate projections released to the public
Anyone can visit the public database and select whether they are interested in drought, rainfall, wind or temperature, which season they are interested in and whether they would like to see…
Pacific meteorologists gather in Vanuatu this week
Severe weather events and setting priorities for Pacific meteorology directors will be discussed in Vanuatu. Audio
Added insulation costs small fraction of figure given by minister - research
The building minister says he expects the new research to be factored into the government's review looking at rolling back the standards.
City's reserves transformed with edible plants
After 40 years and a million trees and shrubs planted, a dedicated parks supervisor has retired, leaving Nelson a veritable feast of flora - literally. Audio
Public reminded to have say on Taranaki fishing ban
It has been requested by Taranaki iwi and hapū over an area in western Taranaki.
Gisborne mayor wants to keep controls on forestry rules
The mayor of Gisborne wants reassurances her council will not lose its ability to apply strict rules to forestry on vulnerable land. Audio
East Coast forestry industry facing the axe
Forestry is big business on the East Coast, but new rules about slash are threatening its survival.
East Coast forestry industry facing the axe
Forestry is big business on the East Coast, and new rules about slash are threatening its survival. Audio
Bird of the Year: Hoiho yellow-eyed penguin named 2024 winner
The yellow-eyed penguin are one of the rarest penguins in the world, with just 1700 pairs remaining. Audio
Tāne Mahuta closed for infrastructure repairs
Access to New Zealand's tallest surviving kauri tree, Tāne Mahuta, will be closed for the next two months.
Rare endangered mudfish discovered on Timaru farm
A critically threatened endemic freshwater fish found only in Canterbury has been discovered on a farm near Timaru.
NZ could have 58,000 fewer electric cars by 2035
The drop will lead to two megatonnes more emissions in the next decade, clean car lobby group says. Audio
'Plants don't know borders' - a tropical obsession in Canterbury
A love for the flora of tropical jungles brought botanists Julie Barcelona and Pieter Pelser together. What ensued was years of shared adventure and discovery.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 16 September
On today's episode, the government has released a draft list of 35 minerals it considers essential to the economy, the Police Minister is hailing a 22 percent drop in serious assaults in the Auckland… Audio
Fee for Hamilton Gardens starts this week
From Wednesday, Hamilton Gardens will introduce a 20 dollar entry fee for its renowned themed gardens. The fee applies to anyone aged 16 or over who doesn't live in the city. Natalie Akoorie reports. Audio
Government modelling shows fewer EVs in a decade
Government modelling suggests New Zealand could have up to 58,000 fewer fully- or partially-electric cars on the road in a decade's time, as a result of moves to weaken carbon emissions standards… Audio
