Climate Change
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
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 9 October 2018
Niue won't raise the New Zealand flag or sing its anthem during constitution day celebrations later this month; a landowner group in Papua New Guinea is urging the government not to renew the mining… Audio
Paris agreement goal still achievable, but requires unprecedented change - report
An international report has stressed the need for changes never seen before, in all aspects of our society, to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial averages.
Drastic changes needed to reach Paris Agreement target
Reaching the Paris Agreement goal of a 1.5 degree increase in global temperatures is still possible, but the impacts will be severe if there aren't changes across every aspect of society - and soon… Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 8 October 2018
Global Warming Report marks the end of 'magical thinking' about climate change; A Pacific-wide development agency says money aimed at climate change is not reaching the region's poorest and most… Audio
Climate report warns of need for rapid, unprecedented change
A newly released climate report says rapid, far reaching and unprecedented changes are needed in all aspects of society to limit global warming. Audio
Unprecedented change needed to reach global warming goals
A new international report has found the world will need to go undergo unprecedented change in all aspects of our society, if we are to reach the global warming goals made in the 2015 Climate… Audio
New international call for action on climate change
The leading international body of climate change researchers will today outline whether they think global temperatures can be kept from rising by more than 1.5 degrees this century. The report from… Audio
Mangroves: a buffer zone for the coast
Not everybody likes mangroves - in places like Thames and Tauranga they're regarded as a marine weed by locals. Others believe mangroves may be important for protecting coastlines from surges and… Audio
Importance of indigenous views on climate change stressed
Indigenous views must be included when it comes to creating climate change policies for the Pacific region. Audio
Growing concern over rising acidity levels in seawater
New Zealand's waters are becoming more acidic due to the absorption of carbon emissions. It's not an issue confined to NZ - the world's oceans are experiencing the fastest rate of acidic change in 25… Audio
'Me Too must become We Too' - PM delivers UN address
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has delivered New Zealand's national statement at the United Nations this morning. Video
Official oil and gas analysis is 'flimsy' - Peters
The acting prime minister is dismissing an official report estimating billions could be lost by halting offshore oil and gas exploration as flimsy.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 25 September 2018
Calls for pros and cons of Aust-PNG naval base to be discussed; A conference on climate change linked conflict is to be held in Auckland; Futuna's strong stance against seabed mining is welcomed; The… Audio
Climate change link at conflict conference in Auckland
The links between climate change and conflict in the Pacific will be discussed by international experts in Auckland later this week in a first for the region. Audio
Adapting to Climate Change
Dr Judy Lawrence who is a Research Fellow at the Climate Change Research Institute of Victoria University of Wellington, co-chaired a working group setr up by the government to advise on how we might… Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 10 September 2018
Northern Marianas and Guam batten down for Typhoon Mangkhut; Scientist welcomes Forum move on climate as security issue; Academic analyses Pacific security issues from Forum, and; Growing numbers of… Audio
Scientist welcomes Forum move on climate as security issue
Pacific Island leaders say climate change is the single greatest threat to the livelihoods, security and wellbeing of Pacific people. Audio
Local council infrastructures at risk from rising sea levels
Councils have been warned that billions of dollars worth of roads, pipes and other local infrastructure are at risk from rising sea levels. Local Government New Zealand says it's time to put… Audio
