Climate Change
Climate talks: 'The levels of concern are so different' - Shaw
Climate talks are being hampered by some countries more concerned about economic prosperity than people's survival, says the Climate Change Minister.
Insurance payouts for extreme weather events hit $226m for 2018
It's been the second most expensive year in half a century for insurers
Marshall Islands plans carbon neutral electricity production
The Marshall Islands is leading by example in the battle against climate change at the UN climate summit in Poland.
Climate chiefs warn world 'at a crossroads'
Delegates from 200 nations have begun crucial talks in Poland on global warming amid dire warnings.
Frittering away - Why whitebait is in decline
With four out of the five whitebait species under threat or in decline, Insight's Teresa Cowie heads to the West Coast to find out if we have to give up on our springtime whitebait treat. Audio
More effort needed to reduce environmental impact of dairying, Fonterra says
The dairy giant identifies climate change, water and waste as areas for improvement in its annual sustainability report.
US bound migrant caravan and belated weather warnings
From the US, Washington bureau chief of The Guardian, David Smith with what's happening to the 500 migrants who attempted to storm the US border and were repelled by tear gas by border officials. Also… Audio
Protecting bio-diversity ' akin to fighting climate change'
The UN Convention on Biological Diversity is holding its 14th meeting of the Conference of the Parties in Egypt to thrash out the main ways to achieve global biodiversity targets, for managing the… Audio
Diana Ürge-Vorsatz: how buildings contribute to climate change
Professor Diana Ürge-Vorsatz is the director of the Centre of Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Policy at the Central European University in Budapest. She is also Vice Chair of the IPCC. She's in… Audio
Dire warning on US climate change impacts
Climate change could cost the US hundreds of billions of dollars and damage health, a major report warns.
Has the time come for Genetic Modification?
Should New Zealand be looking again at the use of genetic modification for agriculture? Audio
Climate change impact hits Sanford's full year profit
Abnormally high water temperatures last summer have contributed to a lower than expected full year profit for Sanford.
Old ice gives insights into future sea level rise
Melting polar ice will be the biggest contributor to sea level rise in future - but will it come from Greenland or Antarctica? Audio
Is becoming 'flexitarian' the best thing we can do for the planet?
Researchers have found a global shift to a more plant-based diet is essential to keep climate change in check and feed a growing planet. This flexitarian diet means the average world citizen needs to… Audio
The rights to water: Robin Kundis Craig
Professor Robin Kundis Craig has made it her life's mission to know about all things water - especially how water intersects with law, but also the relationship between climate change and water; water… Audio
Petrol price: politics vs planet
Petrol price rises have hogged the headlines this past week. Much coverage has been about what’s affordable in the short term, not what’s sustainable in the longer term. It often is when the price… Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 11 October 2018
France is taken to the International Criminal Court over its nuclear weapons testing in French Polynesia; An international climate reports highlights Pacific issues to the world; Claims of vote buying… Audio
What are we actually doing to slow down climate change
In the face of stark warnings on climate change - are we actually doing anything? Reporter Sarah Robson headed to the Climate Change and Business conference in central Auckland today to speak to some… Audio
Climate target not viable for NZ economy - expert
New Zealand's economy would "tank" if it tried to meet an emissions target that kept global warning below 1.5°C, a climate expert has said. Audio
What the IPCC climate report is, and how it affects NZ
Kiwis think of New Zealand as a small, relatively minor polluter, but its reliance on agriculture and tourism make it a "huge player" that can make a difference on climate change, despite political… Audio
