Climate
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
'Who knows what the summer is going to bring': El Niño expected to increase fire risk
Firefighters at the scene of Monday's Port Hills fire are stressing "vigilance" ahead of what is shaping up as an unpredictable summer.
Most companies under-reporting climate emissions - study
Most companies are not reporting their full climate impacts, including many of those who claim to be 'green', according to a new study.
Lawyers' latest climate case against government underway in Court of Appeal
The latest chapter in a court battle between the Climate Change Commission and a group of lawyers has kicked off today.
The importance of community in dealing with climate change
A new report is emphasizing the importance of community engagement in dealing with climate change.
The report from the Helen Clark Foundation and engineering consultants WSP says involving… Audio
Drylandcarbon bankers have case to answer - court
The Court of Appeal says two bankers have a case to answer over their roles in the Drylandcarbon management companies.
Small island nations most at risk from climate change events
Small island nations, mainly in the Caribbean and Pacific, are most at risk from catastrophic damage caused by greenhouse gases, new research has found.
COP28: Debate over how to pay small islands for damage
More than 100 countries will meet in Dubai at the beginning of next month to talk about climate action.
A big item on the to-do list is pinning down how wealthier countries, which have benefited from… Audio
Divergent views on deep sea exploration and mining in the Pacific
Pacific leaders have taken different positions on the issue of mining of the ocean floor for minerals. While some are calling for a total ban, others view it as an opportunity.
Carbon stored in seabed needs protection - Environment Commissioner
Bottom trawling may release some of the two million tonnes of carbon stored beneath the sea around New Zealand, a new report says.
Planting trees won't fix amount of fossil fuel burning
Analysis - The idea that carbon emissions can be offset by carbon reductions is an idea that needs serious questioning, Mike Joy writes.
Cook Islands tourism want visitors 'climate change conscious''
Cook Island tourism calls on visitors to be 'climate change conscious'. Audio
Westpac says farmers don't need new tech to meet its climate targets
Westpac bank has set a target for cutting the emissions of the farms it lends to.
Petition to save Kaipara’s climate adaptation heading to council meeting
A Ruawai leader is taking her community's call to save Kaipara's $1.5 million climate adaptation mahi to the local council.
World climate efforts better, but still not good enough - UN report
Promises made by governments to cut emissions have edged closer to the goal of keeping heating inside 1.5C, but will not get us there, a new report has found.
NZ could breach EU free trade deal if it fails Paris Agreement obligations
New Zealand could find itself in breach of its free trade deal with Europe if it walks back its commitments under the Paris Agreement.
'World-first' climate provision in free trade deal a step closer
New Zealand could find itself in breach of a free trade deal with Europe if it walks back on meeting its climate target for 2030.
The trade pact with the European Union includes a ground-breaking… Audio
Climate activist from Restore Passenger Rail could receive payout after arrest
A climate activist with the 'Restore Passenger Rail' protest group could get a compensation payout after being arrested while putting up posters.
A number of the protestors are before the court… Audio
Climate activist seeking compensation payout after wrongful arrest
A protester with the Restore Passenger Rail group could get a compensation payout after being arrested for putting up posters.
Climate change poses risk to human rights, Court of Appeal told
The Human Rights Commission has told the Court of Appeal that climate change poses serious human rights issues.
