Climate
Rainfall worsens erosion in Northland
Record-breaking rainfall in Northland is worsening the region's long-standing erosion problem. Sediment is smothering stream beds and estuaries and causing dramatic effects on fish, aquatic plants and… Audio
Marama Davidson on National's transport policy
Time now for our regular catch-up with the Green Party - and this week National's launched its transport policy, which includes several big roading projects. There are some public transport ideas in… Audio
Two dead as Beijing battered by widespread flooding
At least 31,000 people in China's capital have been forced to flee their homes, while subway stations have been closed.
Antarctic sea ice fails to freeze
An area of sea ice nearly as large as Argentina has failed to freeze in Antarctica this year, sparking concerns among scientists.
Records that trace the quantities of sea ice on the continent go back… Audio
Fuel prices look to rise again one month after fuel excise duty cut ended
It has been four weeks since the fuel tax excise duty cut came to an end, and fuel prices have been relatively stable - but be warned, they are expected to climb again.
Prof Peter Ditlevsen: crucial ocean current system heading for collapse
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Current (AMOC) is part of a conveyor belt of currents that circulate water around the world, regulating weather and sea level. Professor Peter Ditlevsen from… Audio, Gallery
Victoria bans gas to new homes from 2024 in push to cut emissions
The Australian state of Victoria will ban natural gas connections to new homes from next year as part of a plan to cut emissions and lower energy bills, the state climate action minister said on…
July 2023 set to be world's hottest month on record
July 2023 is set to upend previous heat benchmarks, UN Secretary-general Antonio Guterres said after scientists said it was on track to be the world's hottest month on record.
Mould thriving as Auckland's relentless wet weather continues
Mould removal companies are being kept busy, handling double the number of calls this year to treat mouldy houses.
Forestry sector pleased by ETS changes, but not confident
A reset of the Emissions Trading Scheme is a step in the right direction, but not enough to restore confidence in the forestry sector, the Forest Owners Association says.
Farmers advised to do their homework on impact of La Niña events
A climate change scientist is urging farmers to plan for the long term with more adverse weather cycles front of mind.
The value of face to face: MPs visit Samoa
The House: The great value of inter-parliamentary travel abroad is the relationships that are built, not just between countries, but among the MPs themselves.
Climate extremes make NZ's supply chains highly vulnerable - it's time to rethink how we grow and ship food
Opinion - Increasingly noticeable gaps on grocery shelves are being caused by disruption to food supply chains by natural disasters and the impact of climate change, Alan Renwick writes.
'Messing with the land' - Human activity a 'dominant factor' in Marlborough Sounds slips
Following the severe flooding in Marlborough in July 2021 and August 2022, the distribution of landslides across the Marlborough Sounds was mapped and damage assessed.
Science: Atlantic current shutdown, less polluting engines
Science commentator Laurie Winkless joins Kathryn to talk about research suggesting a key system of ocean currents could collapse in the next 25 years, plus cookware from 2000 years ago. Audio
July heat near impossible without climate change
Scientists say the heatwaves seen in Europe, the US and China in July are no longer unusual.
Rhodes wildfires are 'like a biblical catastrophe'
As tourists evacuate, the wildfires have come at great personal cost to the Greek island's residents.
Antarctic researchers descend on Christchurch for conferences
Urgent research is needed to address critical issues related to Antarctica, a chief scientific advisor says.
Thousands flee homes and hotels on Rhodes as fires spread
Greece's deputy fire chief says the island's fires are the most difficult his service is facing.
Greens promise strong action on poverty, climate at election campaign launch
Taking small steps will not bring about the changes the country needs to end poverty or tackle climate change, Greens co-leader James Shaw says.
