Climate
Shipping may be brought into carbon-cutting targets
The Climate Change Commission is floating the idea of bringing international shipping into the country's carbon-cutting targets. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
Government climate advisor has shipping in its sights
The Climate Change Commission is floating the idea of bringing international shipping into New Zealand's carbon-cutting targets.
Death toll from rains in Brazil climbs to 57
The death toll from rains in Brazil rose to 57, local authorities said on Saturday afternoon, while dozens still have not been accounted for.
The woman fighting climate change with accounting
Wendy McGuinness has a different take on what's holding back climate action in New Zealand.
The accounting rules at the centre of a major climate fight
A climate change bill of up $23 billion that needs to be paid by 2030 is not included in the Government's official accounts. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
Samoa's dengue fever outbreak: What you need to know
New Zealanders travelling to Samoa are recommended to have comprehensive insurance as the country deals with a dengue outbreak. Audio
Will Auckland be able to charge its electric ferries?
Maritime operators have been discussing ways for Auckland's ferry network to reach zero emissions at a conference in the city.
Emergency management missing in action
A new review of New Zealand's response to crisis is blunt about the inaction of the past, and sceptical that much will change in the future Audio
Tensions grow as China ramps up mining for green tech
China has taken big stakes in mines across the world extracting minerals vital to the green economy.
Global sustainability standards impact NZ exports
Exporters are under pressure to meet international standards on climate change adopted in major markets.
Green hydrogen developments promise a lower carbon future
It's hoped a new GNS Science lab can crack open the door to cheaper green hydrogen production Audio
Is NZ bringing in 'Indonesian coal every month to keep the lights on'?
Analysis: The Resource Minister said it, but is it true and why does it matter?
Global leaders take major step to reduce gas emissions
Global leaders take major step to reduce gas emissions. Audio
The ‘treasure’ plant mistaken for algae in Marlborough Sounds
A seagrass still found in the region is in global decline and many don't know of its importance, a coastal scientist says.
National emergency response besieged: What have we learned?
The country's emergency response is besieged by inquiries, despite years of reviews and efforts to make laws that deliver.
US and Pacific states sign MOU on tuna access
US and Pacific states sign MOU on tuna access. Audio
Addressing climate change needs more effort
Being less bad is not good enough. It's not going to get us closer to putting the brakes on climate change. Håkan Nordqvist is the former Head of Sustainability and Innovation at Ikea who believes… Audio
Banks need to improve risk management, RBNZ says
It comes after RBNZ stress tested the top five banks' ability to cope with drought, floods, and risks that might emerge because of efforts to decarbonise the economy through to 2050.
International auditor to do more checks after damning East Coast report
An international forestry auditor has spoken out about a visit to the slash-damaged East Coast region last year.
Are floating cities the future of urban living?
Dutch architect, Koen Olthuis has set his sights on the world's rapidly rising sea levels - not on battling these forces but harnessing them as the basis for a new architectural revolution -… Audio
