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What the new COP28 deal means for climate change
Analysis - Is the climate agreement enough to keep global temperatures in check?
Climate Minister on agreed COP28 deal
A global climate deal has been agreed to at the COP28 summit in Dubai. The deal calls on all countries to move away from the use of fossil fuels. This is the first time there's been a clear reference… Audio
Top Stories for Thursday 14 December 2023
KiwiRail on ferry replacement funding trouble; COP28 deal reached, no commitment to phase out fossil fuels; Gaza facing 'public health disaster' - UN; Wellington Hospital scores low for MRI, CT… Audio
COP28: Deal struck to phase out global use of fossil fuels
The deal is the first of its kind, signalling the eventual end of the oil age.
Chlöe Swarbrick refuses to apologise for 'demonstrable lie' accusation
She could face consequences meted out by the Privileges Committee if she is found to have accused him of lying - which would be a breach of the rules.
Negotiations at COP28 hit roadblock as fossil fuel phase out language faces opposition
Pacific Islands Forum's Karlos Moresi discussed the challenges faced by negotiators from small island states on the last day of negotiations of the UN climate talks.
NZ not on track to meet climate target - Climate Commission
The Climate Change Commission says New Zealand is not on track to meet its climate targets. The independent organisation's latest report discusses how the government can meet its emissions budgets -… Audio
Shane Jones puts environmental laws in his sights
The new Minister for Regional Development, Resources and Ocean and Fisheries, Shane Jones, has put climate change and environmental laws firmly in his sights. In Parliament yesterday, the New Zealand… Audio
COP28 mired in debate about draft statement
Today was meant to see the end of the annual COP28 summit in Dubai, but an impasse as to the wording used in the conference's final text is causing delays. A row erupted after a draft of a potential… Audio
Committment to phase out fossil fuels gone from COP28 agreement
There's been frustration at the UN Climate Summit in Dubai, after a commitment to phase out fossil fuels was cut from the final draft of the agreement. Negotiations continued through the night at COP… Audio
Save $2b a year by cutting carbon, Climate Change Commission tells government
New Zealand isn't on track to meet its climate targets, according to a new review, and it could end up costing the government millions making up the shortfall.
Climate Change Minister says COP28 draft 'does not go far enough'
New Zealand negotiators are among a group working on an alternative text at the COP28 global climate summit, after concern the current draft agreement does not go far enough. Audio
Faith communities committed to climate action at UN talks - Padre James Bhagwan
Pacific churches are amongst those at COP28 fighting for climate justice and are providing pastoral care to those in the negotiations. Audio
COP28 'will not be credible' if countries can't 'phase out fossil fuels', Marshall Islands warns
Minister John Silk says his country will not accept an outcome from COP28 that does not put the world back on track for a 1.5 degrees Celsius world.
Climate Venture Capital Fund invests nearly $2.5m across NZ and Australia
The Climate Venture Capital Fund is finding plenty of investment opportunities on both sides of the Tasman, with nearly $2.5 million invested in its first full year of operations.
New COP28 draft deal stops short of fossil fuel 'phase out'
It's another sign of the deep international divisions over whether oil, gas and coal should have a place in a climate-friendly future.
Saving South Dunedin from going under
South Dunedin is one of New Zealand’s most densely populated areas but it is also one of the lowest lying. Coming up with ways to save it from repeated flooding is becoming urgent. Audio
COP28: Pacific leaders launch 'Blue Prosperity' initiative in Dubai
Pacific leaders have turned to philanthropic organisations to pay for ocean conservation as climate finance fails. Audio
New Zealand 'extremely quiet' at COP28, indigenous expert says
A climate expert attending his fourth world climate summit says New Zealand has been unusually quiet this year.
More winds expected for much of country this week
The west of the South Island is set to face above average rainfall this summer, along with a windy week ahead for much of the country.
