Climate
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
Chris Hipkins on Luxon's trip to Pacific Islands Forum
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has touched down in Tonga for the Pacific Islands Forum and it's expected he'll be quizzed about New Zealand's approach to climate action. Labour Party leader Chris… Audio
Crown funding for more solar could power 178,000 homes
The deal between the government-owned investment group and a solar developer will connect five solar sites to the national grid.
Guterres makes plea for climate change at Pacific Islands Forum
The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a plea for action against climate change, as new research shows global average sea levels have already risen 9.4cm. Mr Guterres made… Audio
Hottest winter temperature ever recorded in Australia
Yampi Sound reached 41.6C on Monday afternoon, a new winter temperature record for Australia.
What would happen if Methanex left NZ?
It uses 40 percent of the country's gas supply and the country needs a plan if it leaves, experts say. Audio
Farming lobby says pine will help environment, but kill jobs, schools
Pine trees are an important part of the economy, but planting whole farms with pine trees could have flow-on impacts in regional towns, Federated Farmers says.
Forestry groups welcome Emissions Trading Scheme reset
The government has updated settings of the Emissions Trading Scheme after falls in the carbon price.
Govt says petrol will only rise 3c a litre as it moves to raise carbon price
The carbon price is expected to rise on news the government is slashing the number of tonnes of planet-heating emissions for sale by more than half.
How a vaccine might just clear the air on farms
For decades, scientists have been working on a methane-reducing vaccine for cows with little success - until now. Audio
Gisborne land likely to slide again in bad weather - scientist
Drone surveys show two areas of Gisborne hit by landslides are likely to fail again.
NZ not adapting to climate change fast enough - commission
The country must shift from a reactive approach to climate change to a proactive one, report says.
