Climate
Low-methane genetics on track for 2026, agri-tech co-operative says
One of New Zealand agriculture's largest private investors in research and development says low-methane dairy cow genetics could be in-market by 2026.
How the climate crisis affects cost of living
Voters may be focused on the cost of living, but climate groups say failing to look at climate policies will raise household bills as well.
Failure to address climate issues will raise household bills say researchers
Voters may be focussed on the cost of living, but climate groups say failing to look at climate policies will raise household bills as well.
Researchers say every aspect of life will be affected… Audio
The North Island road slowly falling into the sea
Narrow and winding, with large chunks of it already slumped towards the sea, it seems just a matter of time.
Christchurch will host major climate conference in 2025
The United Nations has announced Christchurch will host an international climate conference in 2025.
Kim Stanley Robinson: Imagining the future and finding hope
US writer Kim Stanley Robinson spends a lot of time imagining the future. The author of more than 20 novels, including his best-selling The Mars Trilogy, he's considered one of the greatest writers of… Audio
Warmest September as global temperatures soar
This year is on track to be the warmest on record after September temperatures alarm scientists.
This year on track to be warmest on record after September heat
World temperatures in September were "absolutely, gob-smackingly bananas," according to climatologist Zeke Hausfather.
Last month was 0.93 degrees Celsius warmer than the average September… Audio
The ambitious project trying to restore almost a fifth of NZ to healthy forest
An ambitious new project aims to re-plant and restore at least 2.1 million hectares of native forest over the next 10 years.
Warning over impact on petrol prices, EV sales if Clean Car Discount ditched
Research shows relying on the emissions trading scheme alone to drive decarbonisation would see petrol prices need to rise by 60 cents a litre.
Northland council's carbon-zero plan 'unashamedly ambitious'
A Northland council aims to switch to electric buses and tap into solar power as part of an "ambitious" plan to go carbon-zero by 2050.
Project aims to re-plant two million hectares of native forest
An ambitious new project aims to re-plant and restore at least two million hectares of native forest over the next 10 years.
Recloaking Papatūānuku has won the attention of government ministers, with… Audio
Researchers call for urgent emissions cuts as Antarctic sea ice 'drops off a cliff'
Marine and ice specialists from top research outfits gathered at an emergency summit in Wellington on Tuesday to discuss record low sea ice in Antarctica this year, which they described as "deeply…
Climate debate puts parties' emissions policies under scrutiny
With NZ on track to fall 114 million tonnes short of the 2030 emissions reduction target, and billions of dollars likely needed to pay for it, candidates debated their parties' climate policies. Audio
Calls for urgent emissions cuts as Antarctic sea ice 'drops off a cliff'
Scientists studying dramatic Antarctic sea ice loss have called for urgent reductions to greenhouse gases to keep the planet within liveable conditions. Marine and ice specialists from top research… Video, Audio
Glacier retreat at Franz Josef changing shape of Waiho river - glaciologist
The rapid retreat of Franz Josef Glacier and the subsequent "huge" volume of riverbed material crawling down the Waiho Valley is a growing problem for the area.
'Too cavalier': Experts call out Winston Peters over climate change claims
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has been spreading misleading climate information at public meetings.
Residents frustrated over Mt Maunganui's poor air quality
Mt Maunganui residents are growing frustrated authorities aren't addressing poor air quality in the popular beachside suburb.
The Bay of Plenty's public health organisation released a report in July… Audio
Climate leaders' debate
With less than two weeks to go, this election is heating up - but so is the climate.
Our first big target for reducing emissions is set for 2030 - just seven years away. New Zealand has pledged a 41… Audio
Winston Peters spreading climate misinformation at public meetings
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has been spreading misleading climate information at public meetings.
Climate change has been a hot topic this election campaign, with extreme weather such as… Audio
