Climate Change
Crucial new draft of Paris text delivered
A crucial new draft of the Paris climate change agreement has been delivered at the UN summit in the early hours of this morning. Audio
Keeping an eye on Paris climate talks
Several young New Zealanders have joined thousands of accredited observers at the climate change talks in Paris. What do they make of it? Audio
France accused of rushing climate deal
The French hosts of the United Nations climate change meeting are being accused of rushing the process and locking civil society out of the talks.
Prime Minister of Tuvalu on Climate Change talks
Pacific Nations addressing the COP21 climate change conference in Paris have said their futures are at extreme risk from climate change, and that a binding ambitious agreement is vital. The Prime… Audio
The latest from COP21
A draft deal has to be signed by tomorrow morning - but a split remains between developed and developing nations. But some negotiators say that deadline is unlikely to be met - New Zealand's Climate… Audio
French COP21 hosts accused of rushing climate talks
The French hosts of the United Nations climate change meeting are being accused of rushing the process and conducting the talks with undue secrecy. Audio
Climate change talks down to nitty gritty
Negotiators and ministers at the climate change talks in Paris are now in back to back meetings as the conference gets down to the business end of the fortnight. Audio
Climate change talks get serious
Negotiators and ministers at the climate change talks in Paris are in back-to-back meetings, as the conference gets down to the business end of the fortnight.
Neighbours at odds in climate talks
New Zealand is at odds with its neighbours over major sticking points in the draft climate change agreement being negotiated in Paris.
Bec Stanley - Botany
Auckland Botanical Gardens curator on the chlorophyll-filled bio-mass that photosynthesises around us including at the beach. Audio
NZ at odds with neighbours over parts of Paris deal
New Zealand is at odds with its Pacific neighbours over major sticking points in the draft climate change agreement being negotiated in Paris. Audio
Climate change: What the people say
Climate change means something different to everyone, usually based on where we live. Five New Zealanders share what it means for them.
Children's views on climate change
Countries are meeting in Paris to tackle climate change, but it is the younger generation that will experience the biggest impacts of a warming planet. Audio
Crucial week at Paris climate talks begins tonight
Ministers meeting at the climate change talks in Paris tonight have their work cut out for them as they start the crucial final week of the conference. Audio
Tough week ahead for ministers in Paris
The Climate Change Minister, Tim Groser, concedes there has been a lot of hard work left for ministers at the Paris talks, but remains confident a deal will be done by the end of the week. Audio
Pacific leaders accuse world of 'dragging feet'
Pacific Island leaders say the world is dragging its feet at the Paris climate talks, and their future is at stake.
Pacific Island delegation makes waves at climate conference
Sina Brown Davis is of Maori,Tongan and Samoan descent and is in Paris as part of a 15 strong delegation representing the Pacific islands on Climate Change. Audio
RNZ correspondent reports from UN climate change conference
RNZ's political reporter, Chris Bramwell, talks with Wallace about the Climate change negotiators in Paris. Audio
Curbing our appetite for red meat needed
People's appetite for meat and dariy products is having more of an impact on climate change than cars, planes, trains and ships combined Audio
Paris climate change near end of first week
Frustration is beginning to mount at the slow rate of progress at the Paris climate change talks, which are nearing the end of the first week. Audio
