Climate
Worst-case scenario climate events for Auckland and Wellington
Dr Rob Bell, the managing director of adaptation consultancy Bell Adapt, co-authored a paper exploring our biggest cities' risk profiles in a changing climate. Audio
PM Luxon called out for 'ignoring scientific evidence' on climate change
Over 25 international climate change scientists have written an open letter to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, calling out the Government for "ignoring scientific evidence" and urging it to "deliver… Audio
A warmer winter is on its way, NIWA says
Electricity bills may deliver less of a hammering this winter if NIWA's outlook for the next few months comes to fruition.
These Pacific Islands are building walls to stop rising seas. Will it work?
Pacific Islands are building seawalls to defend themselves against rising sea levels. But climate adaptation researchers say seawalls have a clear downside.
Thames-Coromandel at risk to climate-related hazards, says report
The Waikato Regional Council claims all roads in the district are threatened and communities likely to be isolated.
Earth’s seasonal rhythms are changing, putting species and ecosystems at risk
Shifting seasons have widespread repercussions that may be greater than previously thought.
Heavy snow falls on South Island as winter cold snap descends
Strong winds in Wellington affected flights into the capital.
Antarctica's sea ice is changing, impacting the marine food web
Changes could ripple through ecosystems further afield with the potential to affect key fisheries in the Southern Ocean, Jacqui Stuart and Natalie Robinson write.
Underground storage and overhead doubts for carbon capture
Climate fix, or fossil fuel lifeline - the truth behind the country's first carbon capture and storage project
Climate solution all but buried before it begins
Climate fix, or fossil fuel lifeline - the truth behind the country's first carbon capture and storage project Audio
Govt warned over huge shortfall in meeting climate targets
The government was warned to expect overseas scrutiny over a huge shortfall in its plans for meeting the country's international climate target. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson spoke to… Audio
Selwyn Huts residents make impassioned plea for future of settlement
The council voted last year to enforce a managed retreat by 2039, pausing the process months later to allow for more consultation.
Flash floods cut off Australian towns, residents flee to rooftops
Authorities issued snap evacuation orders in Australia's southeast as heavy rain triggered flash flooding.
The world's ice sheets just got a dire prognosis
And coastlines are going to pay the price, according to new research.
Taxpayer-funded climate satellite mission finally reveals what's behind delays
MethaneSAT got $29 million from the government, with the aim of growing the space industry.
Tonga kava growers look for solutions
The Chairman of Tonga's Kava National Committee Fe'ilokitau Tevi says that Kava growers need more facilities and resources to enhance Kava production in Tonga, as factors like weather and climate… Audio
Chlöe Swarbrick
Guyon Espiner puts Chlöe Swarbrick on the spot over the Greens' alternative Budget. Plus, who's fuelling New Zealand's "culture wars" and what it would take for them to join forces with National . Audio
Government may face big hole in climate plan
A huge chunk of the nation's next emissions budget rests on a single project, which the owner now says probably won't happen.
Govt may face hole in next emissions budget
A critical part of the government's plan for cutting greenhouse gas emissions over the next five years appears to have fallen over. Climate Change correspondent Eloise Gibson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
…Tornadoes kill more than 20 in south-central US
They laid waste to local communities and cut off electricity to nearly 200,000 people.
