Climate Change
Pacific leaders react to US climate move with indignation
Tuvalu's prime minister has reacted to President Trump's decision to leave the Paris agreement with indignation, a reaction shared by many Pacific leaders. Audio
Trump climate move 'a step backwards'
The US decision to pull out of the Paris climate deal is a "big negative" but won't alter the long-term outcomes, says the head of the NZ Climate Change Research Institute. Audio
Bainimarama "deeply disappointed" by Trump pullout
Fiji's prime minister Frank Bainimarama says Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the US from the Paris Agreement is deeply disappointing.
Donald Trump withdraws US from Paris climate deal
Donald Trump has confirmed he will withdraw the US from the Paris climate change agreement, saying the country needs a "better deal".
'Who will trust the United States again?' following Paris Agreement decision
Lisa Friedman is the editor of Climate Wire, which is an energy and environment news outlet, and asks 'who will trust the United States again?' following Paris Agreement decision. She says Trump has… Audio
Greens condemn US pulling out of Paris climate change deal
The Green Party has condemned Trump's decision to pull the US out of the Paris climate change deal. The Party's co-leader James Shaw says it's a leap backwards, but thinks the rest of the world will… Audio
NZ to continue 'ambitious' climate change work, despite Trump
New Zealand's climate change minister says the government will not follow suit and pull out of the Paris Agreement, as the U-S has done. Paula Bennett is the Minister for Climate Change and says it's… Audio
Trump poised to quit Paris climate deal - reports
US President Donald Trump is planning to pull the country out of the Paris climate accord, US media are reporting.
Fossil fuel protesters occupy Auckland University building
Student protesters calling for the university to drop fossil fuel investments staged a sit in inisde the administration block.
Trump tells 'confidants' US will quit Paris climate deal - reports
US President Donald Trump has reportedly told 'confidants' that he plans to leave a landmark international agreement on climate change.
Government being sued over climate targets
A Hamilton law graduate is going to the High Court, to take on the Government's policy on climate change. It's thought to be the first case of its kind in New Zealand. The move by 26-year-old Sarah… Audio
Australia warned coal burning 'direct threat to public health'
Medical experts have given the Australian government a blast because too much coal being burnt.
Hydrofluorocarbon use to be cut by 80 percent
New Zealand will slash its use of the powerful greenhouse gases over the next 20 years.
Govt orders stocktake for how NZ can meet carbon promise
The government has ordered an assessment of how New Zealand can meet its 2030 Paris Agreement greenhouse gas emission reduction target.
Company directors urged to actively manage climate risk
Company directors are being urged to actively manage the impact of climate change on their business, as investors increasingly look to limit their exposure to risk. Audio
Climate change likely made Cyclones Cook and Debbie worse
Climate experts say the earth warming makes large storms more intense. It comes as NIWA says New Zealand is headed for its hottest April on record in parts. Audio
Thousands take part in science protests around world
Thousands of people have protested in 500 cities around the world, including five in New Zealand, against what they see as a political assault on facts.
NZers join science protests against Trump
Hundreds of people around New Zealand have today marched against the US President's stance on science, as part of a global movement.
Climate change targets moving out of reach
A report from the Climate Action Tracker has urged property developers to adopt strict efficiency standards or else New Zealand may miss targets. Audio
Expect more severe weather events, Environment Commissioner warns
Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Dr Jan Wright say rare and freakish weather events are becoming repetitive, and will continue to do so in the face of climate change. Video, Audio
