Climate
COP29: UN chief warns world is in 'final countdown' to limit global warming
António Guterres says the world is in the "final countdown" to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius at the UN climate change conference in Azerbaijan.
Talk but little help for Fijians facing rising sea levels
People in the Fijian village of Kiobo use kayaks to get around when the water rushes in. They must move to escape rising sea levels, but it's expensive and there's no help coming.
Fiji's climate change reality
Crops and vegetables contaminated with sea water, an ocean that's getting fished out, and inundation at high tide is the reality of life for perhaps hundreds of Fijian villages. Audio
10 reasons why US president-elect can't derail global climate action
Opinion - Undeniably, Donald Trump's return to the White House is a real setback for climate action, write Wesley Morgan and Ben Newell.
Trump win, 1.5 C warming breach weigh on UN COP climate finance talks
Pacific nations want clear commitments at COP29 on loss and damage funds for climate adaptation from high-emitters.
Is the West Antarctic ice sheet already doomed?
Or is there still time to stop burning fossil fuels to prevent 4-5 metres of sea level rise? A science team is on an urgent mission to find out.
Science team investigates state of Ross ice shelf
A science team is tractor-sledding heavy equipment towards the innermost point of the Ross ice shelf to bring back critical information for the world's coastal communities. Climate Change… Audio
'I was crying on the phone' - Storm-affected resident
Almost two years on from the Auckland Anniversary floods and Cyclone Gabrielle, residents are still picking up the pieces from ruined homes. Audio
Trump's victory could throw wrench in climate talks
NZ will argue at COP29 for oil-rich companies to join a climate finance fund - but any future US contribution could be in question. Audio
Hundreds of schools and communities at risk from floods, landslides
80,000 homes, along with fire stations, airports, energy infrastructure, and marae are also at risk from coastal inundation. Audio
Hundreds of schools at risk from sea level rise
Government data shows hundreds of schools are among critical infrastructure at risk from sea level rise now and in decades to come. Kate Newton reports. Audio
Trump vows to pull US out of Paris Agreement
Incoming US president Donald Trump has vowed to once again pull the United States out of the landmark Paris Agreement, effectively gazumping any serious role for the US delegation at the annual United… Audio
More than 10,000 Kiwi properties could be uninsurable as risk grows
Thousands of homes could be left unprotected in the coming years as new research points to a looming insurance crisis because of climate change.
Rangatahi list climate demands to minister ahead of COP29
The Youth Climate Statement has been sent to Simon Watts and the New Zealand delegation heading to Azerbaijan for COP29.
Snowcap on Japan's Mt Fuji is latest spotted in 130 years
Unusually warm weather meant rainfall did not turn to snow on the famous mountain in October.
NZ has strong climate laws, but lacks clarity on farming and energy emissions - audit
A global effort to audit countries' responses to climate change found New Zealand has strong laws but could do better.
Mike King charity accused of greenwashing over booklet
The pamphlet, handed out to schoolchildren, presents a trucking firm and a coal-burning electricity company as climate heroes. Audio
Mike King's I Am Hope accused of greenwashing
Mike King's mental health charity I Am Hope is being accused of greenwashing after handing out a pamphlet to children presenting a heavy trucking firm and a coal-burning electricity company as climate… Audio
'Stark difference' in climate issues if Trump wins election - NZ expert
The Republican candidate is "so unpredictable" and doesn't make decisions "based on strong facts or science", an international relations expert says.
'Move beyond the politics': Experts respond to Apia Commonwealth Ocean Declaration
The declaration was adopted at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa by all 56 member nations.
