Climate
Apocalyptic scenes as Hawaiian island burns with scrub fires
Residents who fled their homes as devastating wildfires struck the Hawaiian island of Maui overnight have described apocolyptic scenes as people fled their cars and a petrol station exploded. More… Video, Audio
Campaigns rev into gear over climate, dentalcare and cellphones
Get your teeth into the big announcements on climate change, cellphones and teeth. Caucus debates the BlackRock deal, China, free dentalcare affordability and teachers as the "phone police" Audio
Six die in Hawaii wildfires as survivors jump into ocean
Wildfires fanned by the winds of a distant hurricane devastated Hawaii's Maui island, killing at least six people and forcing tourists and residents to flee as tourist destinations became infernos.
'Perfect storm' insurance warning to local authorities
An insurance industry adviser has warned of an approaching 'perfect storm' affecting premiums for local authorities.
'We will get there': The massive job rebuilding Northland's Mangamuka Gorge road
A year on from the storm that destroyed a section of SH1 the original 26 slips have grown to 38, making completing the repair on time "more and more challenging".
'Specifics will matter a lot': Cautious optimism over BlackRock deal
A climate policy expert says there are always some risks around large infrastructure investments, but moving to 100 percent renewable electricity is a great idea. Audio
July was world's hottest on record, EU scientists say
Global air temperatures and ocean surface temperatures set new all-time records in July, the head of EU's Copernicus climate change panel said.
Carbon credits - land grab or the Amazon future?
The eight countries that share a slice of the Amazon Rainforest are meeting to discuss a regional response to deforestation, climate change and crime, the first meeting of its kind in 45 years.
James Shaw on BlackRock climate investment fund
Let's continue this conversation about BlackRock and the climate investment fund with co-leader of the Green Party - James Shaw. Audio
Bernard Hickey explains BlackRock's climate investment deal
One of the world's largest investment companies - BlackRock - has launched a #2 billion fund to help New Zealand reach 100 percent renewable electricity.
The pool of money will be available for green… Audio
Govt and BlackRock aiming at 100% clean energy: What is BlackRock?
Analysis - BlackRock is setting up a $2 billion fund with the government to invest in green energy - but what is BlackRock?
Govt reveals plan to transition to 100 percent renewable electricity
The government has announced a "first of its kind" $2 billion climate infrastructure fund. It's partnered with investment giant BlackRock with the goal of New Zealand being one of the first countries… Video, Audio
The Panel with Julia Hartley-Moore and Steve McCabe (Part 1)
Today on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Julia Hartley-Moore and Steve McCabe discuss the latest research dissecting the impact of climate change on Antarctica and the success of the FIFA… Audio
Warmer oceans to make severe weather events more catastrophic - climate scientist
When the global average reaches two degrees of warming, New Zealand will be four degrees hotter around the oceans, according to GNS climate scientist Georgia Grant. Audio
Commercial property manager touts benefits of going green
Commercial property managers could benefit from switching to more sustainable practices as tenants become increasingly eco-conscious.
PM hails $2b BlackRock climate investment fund for renewable energy
A "first-of-its-kind" $2 billion climate infrastructure fund has been announced by the government.
Government refers wind and solar projects for fast-track consenting
Wind farm projects in Southland, south of Auckland and Manawatū are being fast-tracked through consenting, the government has announced.
'One of the most extreme events the world has ever seen'
Scientists are in disbelief as temperatures hit 37C in parts of South America - up to 20C higher than the normal for this time of the year.
How do market based carbon pricing schemes work around the world?
New Zealand's carbon pricing system, the Emissions Trading Scheme, is a central tool in the country's climate change policy. Industries covered by the ETS must give the government a carbon unit for… Audio
NIWA on July's record-breaking heatwaves
July saw global temperature records broken as heatwaves swept across Europe, North Africa, North America and Asia.
July 6 was the hottest day ever, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service… Audio
