Climate
Treasury report outlines high chance of another big storm
A Treasury report says there's an 80 percent chance that another massive storm as damaging as Cyclone Gabrielle will hit New Zealand in the next 50 years. In Depth reporter Kate Newton spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Risk of carbon credits going on scrap heap after auction fails to attract any bidders
No bidders turned up to the third auction of carbon credits of the year.
Winter 2024 was the third-warmest on record
Five of New Zealand's six warmest winters have occurred since 2020.
Is New Zealand's immigration 'set up' to take in climate migrants from the Pacific?
It's predicted 50,000 Pasifika people could lose their homes each year due to climate change. In the last decade, one in 10 people from Kiribati, Nauru and Tuvalu have already migrated due to…
Kimchi under threat from climate change
Scientists, farmers and manufacturers say the quality and quantity is suffering due to rising temperatures.
When does spring actually start? And what's in store?
Does spring begin on the first day of September? Or does it start on September 23 - the perfect middle point between the winter and summer equinox? Audio
'Perfect storm': The impact of drought in Hurunui district
Farmers and community leaders in North Canterbury tell RNZ about the ongoing drought, tough economic conditions and how the locals have been supporting each other.
Is New Zealand pulling its weight on climate change in the Pacific?
Analysis - The question has been left lingering after the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum, with Aotearoa taking a back seat on a climate and disaster resilience fund and a new report pointing the finger.
Govt's emissions plan a 'massive gamble' - commissioner
The government says it is on track to meet climate targets, but that is 'based on optimistic assumptions', Simon Upton says.
South Island Correspondent David Williams
Newsroom's Environment and Climate Editor Te Waipounamu South Island Correspondent David Williams shares the latest stories from the region. Audio
The Week in Politics: No quick fix for the energy crisis
Analysis - Government seeks solutions to the energy crisis, the media sees through Luxon's assault on councils, and the question is asked: "Where's Chippy?"
50% chance of La Niña event by end of spring - NIWA
Lower than normal air pressure will lead to unsettled and windy weather patterns throughout September.
Carbon saved by NZ Steel's new furnace upped to 1 million tonnes a year
NZ Steel says the government's up to $140 million investment in its electric furnace should repay itself in about three years.
Is the heat about to go on Fonterra over farming on drained peat?
Government officials have been quietly exploring how much carbon dioxide could be saved if the country reflooded its peat soils.
Winston Peters defends climate change comments
He says he does believe humans had a role in causing climate change.
Govt explores carbon saving if peat soils reflooded
Government officials have been quietly exploring how much carbon could be saved if the country reflooded its peat soils. Climate change correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
Opposition label Winston Peters a 'climate denier'
The Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters has been labelled a climate denier by the opposition after downplaying the climate crisis while visiting the Pacific. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more… Audio
Electricity demand will jump as NZ decarbonises - can renewable generation keep up?
This is happening in the face of climate change, higher risk of dry years, and high projected growth in electricity demand, Alan Brent writes.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 28 August
On today's episode, the Labour Party leader says he's not committed to breaking up electricity gen-tailers but it should not be something that is taken off the table, the Government has announced new… Audio
Luxon arrives in Tonga for Pacific Islands Forum
Christopher Luxon has touched down in Tonga for his first Pacific Islands Forum in the top job. The Prime Minister is likely to face questions about climate action - and his government's move to grant… Audio