Climate
Watch: Climate Minister explains government's new emissions plan
Despite an 84m tonne gap needing to be filled to meet the first target under the Paris Agreement, Watts says he remains committed to the target.
Farmers take Net Zero Banking Alliance complaint to Commerce Commission
Many banks have joined the Net Zero Banking Alliance, requiring clients to meet greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets in order to get lower interest rates.
Govt's second Emissions Reduction Plan released
The government's second Emissions Reduction Plan is here and it shows New Zealand is on track to meet our first and second emissions budgets, taking us out to 2030. Climate change Minister Simon Watts… Audio
NZ's new emissions plan still not on track to meet climate targets
The plan reveals flagship policies - such as Electrify NZ and the aim of having 10,000 EV chargers by 2030 - will have a comparatively tiny impact on emissions over the next five years.
Dame Patsy Reddy to chair Climate Change Commission
The former Governor General Dame Patsy replaces Rod Carr, whose term ended last week.
Wellington activates fire risk warning system
It means parks could close if the danger gets too high.
Green Party announces new plan for tackling climate crisis
The Green Party has a new plan for tackling climate change, and they say it would cut five times more carbon emissions than the government is going to by 2030. Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick… Audio
Greens claim they can better NZ's emissions reductions five-fold
The Green Party's new plan for tackling climate change will cut five times more carbon emissions than the government by 2030, it says.
What clouds have to do with a 'missing' 0.2C of warming
Experts have been scratching their heads about where extra heat in 2023 came from.
'Change is coming': Call for NZ to step up to bold climate goal
The country needs to drastically increase its climate efforts, The Climate Change Commission says.
Spring hits heat and rain records in many parts of country - NIWA
Spring 2024 was one of the warmest on record, new NIWA climate summary figures show.
Government won't buy overseas carbon credits to meet targets - Minister
The government would more than a year's worth of the whole country's greenhouse gases short of meeting its international promises, by latest calculations.
Methane debate still rages after government-initiated review
Both sides of methane debate claim to be backed by science, but say their opponents are "political".
Government weighs up next climate target under Paris Agreement
New Zealand's current target is to cut net emissions by 50 percent by 2030.
Power companies lead charge on cutting emissions
A new analysis of the biggest companies on the New Zealand stockmarket found only 18 had a consistent trend of lowering their emissions.
Emissions Trading Scheme 'will fail' without radical reform - Rod Carr
ETS is the government's major tool for lowering planet-heating gases that contribute to heating, droughts and extreme floods and storms around the globe. Audio
Vanuatu's landmark case at ICJ seeks to hold polluting nations responsible
Vanuatu's special envoy to climate change says their case to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is based on the argument that those harming the climate are breaking international law. Audio
Vanuatu-led climate case gives evidence at International Court of Justice
The International Court of Justice will hear testimony from nearly 100 countries including Vanuatu, the Pacific island nation that initiated the effort to get a legal opinion. Vanuatu's Special Envoy… Audio
Fast Track Bill: Students march on Parliament to voice dissent
Students are marching to Parliament during rush hour to oppose the bill which is expected to become law by year's end.
NZ lagging in supportive solar policy
Experts and industry professionals are calling for rooftop solar policy changes in the wake of the announcement of the closure of SolarZero. Audio
