Climate Change
New health chief notes fragility of climate-impacted communities
The new regional director for the World Health Organisation is discovering first hand the fragility of communities suffering from the impacts of climate change. Dr Takeshi Kasai is on his first visit… Audio
Backing for NZ students to abandon classes over climate change
The Māori Climate Commissioner says she has no qualms about encouraging schoolchildren to strike for action on climate change.
Nicholas Crane: writing his way around the world
Best selling author, Nicholas Crane has been on the move from a very young age, camping and hiking. He speaks to Jim about a lifetime exploring and his new book'You are Here, A Brief Guide to the… Audio
EU Competition seeks Pacific climate videos
Young people are being encouraged to enter a new video competition to highlight their concerns and experiences of climate change in the Pacific region. Audio
Climate change in the court room
Hundreds of cases are before courts around the globe as environmental groups - and in some cases governments - turn to litigation to deal with the impacts of warming. In this country two years ago, a… Audio
Commonwealth grapples with ocean acidification
A workshop which aims to harness the collective power of the Commonwealth to fight against ocean acidification winds up in Dunedin, New Zealand today.
The Cascade Effect: re-thinking climate resilience
We're increasingly being confronted with obvious climate impacts like drought, fire, and coastal flooding, but our responses to these changes are not keeping pace. Dr Judy Lawrence talks to Kathryn… Audio
Remote Russian region scared of polar bear `invasion'
A remote Russian region has declared a state of emergency over the appearance of dozens of polar bears in its human settlements, local officials say.
Tropical Pacific could experience enhanced sea-level rise
Tropical waters in the Pacific will experience disproportionately high sea-level rise from climate change induced polar ice melt, according to new research. Audio
Boards need to take long-View in short-term decisions
New Zealand company boards may be more challenged than most when it comes to planning for the future. Audio
Dry conditions in Nelson before the fire
The fire in Tasman continues to rage, the government announcing earlier today that there will be support for the community affected. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern noted the area is "dry as a bone". Audio
World headed for warmest period on record
The world is in the middle of what is likely to be the warmest 10 years since records began in 1850, says the Met Office.
Deadline for sharing ideas on new tourism strategy looms
It's the final days to have a voice in the future of tourism with the submissions on the government's draft strategy closing next week.
Running Dry - Can NZ thrive without irrigation?
Insight - Eric Frykberg explores whether the regions can still thrive without irrigation certainty Audio
Christina Riesselman: Unlocking the secrets of the deep
Dr Christina Riesselman is a leading geologist piecing together a climate change jigsaw with sediment extracted from under the seabed. Based at Otago University's Geology and Marine Science… Audio, Gallery
Treespace: re-forestation on an industrial scale
A new initiative to cut New Zealand's carbon emissions: buy a mountain, and plant a bunch of trees on it! Video, Audio
'Fascinating' study probes climate change impact on Antarctic species
A University of Otago computer model can now accurately predict how Antarctic shellfish grow and reproduce and how they will be affected by global warming
Food revolution: New diet may save lives and the planet
A diet has been developed that promises to save lives, feed 10 billion people and all without causing catastrophic damage to the planet.
NZ temperatures continue to rise
NIWA says temperatures continue to rise in New Zealand Audio
Climate change impacts on NIWA expedition to Antarctica
A scientific expedition to Antarctica is expected to explore new parts of the Ross Sea this month - but there are positives and negatives to the increased access.
