Climate
Displaced people need to be on COP28 agenda - human rights group
A new legal framework to support climate-displaced people and guarantee their human rights is being served up ahead of COP28.
New climate minister not expecting criticism at COP28 over fossil fuels U-turn
Simon Watts is confident he will not face criticism at COP28 over plans to resume oil and gas exploration in Aotearoa. Audio
Groundbreaking transatlantic flight using greener fuel takes off
Operated by Virgin Atlantic, it is flying from London's Heathrow to New York's JFK Airport.
Climate Change Minister Simon Watts on offshore oil and gas exploration
The coalition Government says it will repeal the ban on offshore oil and gas exploration.
That's despite the United Nations saying the world is on track to produce around 110-percent more fossil… Audio
Climate Change Minister Simon Watts urged to attend COP28
The new Climate Change Minister, Simon Watts, may have a tricky time defending the Government if he goes to the global climate summit starting on Wednesday.
Scientists and lobby groups say it's… Audio
Sustainability key focus for consumers, firms - surveys
Consumers and corporations are looking for ways to take meaningful action on climate change and sustainability, two studies suggest.
Native forest plan cheaper than paying for carbon credits, group claims
Recloaking Papatūānuku say sucking carbon out of the atmosphere using homegrown projects could be cheaper than buying carbon offsets overseas.
Sustainable Food Company recognised for their approach
The 2023 Impact Award winners were announced earlier this month, Amy Klitscher took out the Climate Award for her enterprise the Sustainable Food Company, her catering business with a plant-based… Audio
COP28: Amplifying Pacific voices for climate action
Opinion - The impacts of climate change are already being felt around the world, nowhere more so than in Small Island Developing States, writes Munkhtuya Altangerel.
COP28: UAE planned to use UN climate talks to make oil deals
The United Arab Emirates planned to use its role as the host of UN climate talks as an opportunity to strike oil and gas deals, the BBC has learned.
Multi-million dollar Hawkes Bay cleanup budget running out
Clearing Cyclone debris away from Hawke's Bay beaches rivers and bridges is costing up to $16 million a month according to the Regional council and silt recovery taskforce. It's dealt with about… Video, Audio
Global temperatures breach 2C pre-industrial level threshold
Last week the world recorded temperatures 2 degrees Celsius warmer than pre-industrial levels for the first time in modern recorded history. It's an important development as countries get to adress…
Antarctic iceberg three times the size of New York City is on the move
At almost 4000 square km, the Antarctic iceberg is moving for the first time in more than 30 years.
Court of Appeal mulling challenge to the pace of carbon cuts after heated hearing
The court has finishing hearing a challenge to the Climate Change Commission. There were some heated moments (literally) and a series of dinner party-related analogies, involving baguettes and wine.
Who's who: The new primary industry sector ministers
Todd McClay, Nicola Grigg, Andrew Hoggard and Mark Patterson are among the line-up of ministers for the primary industry sectors.
'Sobering': Marlborough Sounds reach record-breaking sea temperatures
Persistent marine heatwaves in Cook Strait are thought to be behind the record-breaking sea temperatures.
Toitū Envirocare no longer accepting carbon credits as proof of carbon neutrality
Offsets from planting and protecting trees are often used by companies wanting to claim they are carbon neutral or doing extra to reduce their impact, on top of cutting raw emissions at the source.
Auckland Council offers funds for homes at risk from natural hazards
Auckland Council is to vote on the way forward for damaged homes that can be salvaged if work is done to protect them from future hazards.
Carbon farming on Māori land: Assets or liabilities?
Mihingarangi Forbes and Annabelle Lee-Mather investigate growing concerns around the Māori Carbon Collective and its elusive managing director.
Concern over NZ's role to protect the Pacific ocean
A climate advocate vows to hold NZ's new government to account following its plans to lift the ban on oil and gas exploration. Audio
