Climate Change
Bill McKibben: 'We're still near the beginning in climate change'
Writer and environmentalist Bill McKibben He says climate change is the first ever time-limited test humanity has faced. Audio
Higher prices needed for low carbon economy
Households are being warned to expect substantial jumps in fuel and energy prices from any shift to a low carbon economy.
What do farmers think of the climate change committee ?
The expert committee is expected to do the hard yards for the Climate Change Commission to be set up next year, which will in turn make recommendations to the government. It will be chaired by David… Audio
Michael Hall: Photographing climate change
Documenting the reality and impact of climate change around the globe in his bleakly beautiful images, is the all consuming project of expat photographer Michael Hall. Audio, Gallery
Droughts, floods to become more common in Southland
Southland will be at greater risk of drought and flood in the future because of climate change, a regional council report warns.
Climate change in the Pacific – what's really going on?
The effects of climate change on the lands of the Pacific are more complicated than tiny islands disappearing into the sea, says Auckland University professor Paul Kench. His team have discovered… Audio
Oil, gas changes: Jones labels Bridges 'Chicken Licken'
Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones says he expects more than $100 million of the regional development fund to end up in Taranaki over the next three-years to help the region's economy… Audio
Oil, gas exploration to end, but govt could do more - Norman
The government is pulling the plug on new offshore oil and gas exploration. It's announced there will be no new permits offered by the government in the annual Block Offer - except onshore in Taranaki… Audio
Jeff Goodell: 'No matter what we do, sea levels will rise'
"Miami became a popular diving spot where people could swim among sharks and barnacled SUVs and explore the wreckage of the great American city". A new book looks at coastal cities in a world of… Audio
Record breaking summer highlights climate change impacts
The end of daylight savings marked the unofficial end of summer for many people at the weekend, but climate scientists are predicting the warm weather isn't over yet. It's been a dramatic start to the… Audio
Why scientist Shaun Hendy has grounded himself
An Auckland scientist has given up plane travel for a year as part of personal action to put his money where his mouth is on climate change. Audio
Why scientist Shaun Hendy has grounded himself
Scientist Shaun Hendy decided he needed to put his money where his mouth was on climate change, so he's not flying anywhere - even for work - for a whole year. A few months in, he takes stock of the… Audio
Sophie Hunt: exotic mosquito explosion
New Zealand could become home to exotic disease-carrying mosquitoes because of climate change and urbanisation. Insect scientist Sophie Hunt's work demonstrates how easily such species could establish… Audio
Our Changing World for 15 March 2018
The good news is that takahē numbers are on the rise, while a marine heatwave has been bad news for South Island glaciers. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 13 March 2018
Scientists say coral reef depletion could be worse than rising sea levels for the Pacific; Free legal services now available in Tonga for victims of domestic violence; Vanuatu takes stock of another… Audio
Scientists: coral reef depletion may be worse than rising seas
The rapid depletion of coral reefs could prove more damaging for small islands than sea level rise, according to recently published research. Audio
Slashing carbon emissions in healthcare
Counties Manukau DHB has reduced its carbon emissions by 21 per cent since 2012. This has happened through a number of measures including the use of reusable cups, commuter ride share programmes… Audio
Ardern announces $10 million in aid to Samoa on first visit as PM
New Zealand has given nearly $10 million to help Samoa tackle climate change and boost its economy on the first stop of Jacinda Ardern's inaugural visit to the Pacific as Prime Minister. Audio
New Zealand gives Samoa $10 million
New Zealand has given $10m to Samoa to help the country tackle climate change and boost its economy. Jacinda Ardern made the announcement on her inaugural visit to the Pacific as prime minister. Video, Audio
Turning climate change policy into reality
Jacob Werksman is the European Union's chief climate change negotiator. He's in New Zealand to hold bilateral talks and meet with climate change experts. Jacob joins Kathryn to talk through the… Audio
