Climate
Council works towards new sea level rise modelling 'community can trust'
Marlborough's council is working towards new modelling of sea level rise that will work in with previous climate change work.
Cost of living number one issue for New Zealanders - survey
Households struggling with the cost of living are ignoring concerns and actions about the environment and sustainability, according to a new survey.
Antarctic ocean currents could slow by 40% affecting climate, food chain - study
Unless significant cuts in emissions are made the currents could weaken by 40 percent in the next 30 years, and could be headed for collapse, the study reveals. Video
What will happen to alpine plants in a warming world?
As mountains get warmer with our changing climate, what will happen to the iconic alpine plants that live at high altitude? Claire Concannon visits the moonscape slopes of Mt Ruapehu with a team of… Audio
Our Changing World - Warming mountains
What will happen to our iconic alpine plants in a warmer and wetter world? Claire Concannon visits Mt Ruapehu with a research team investigating the future for mountain flora. Audio
New nationwide recycling and food scraps strategy unveiled
Environment Minister David Parker says it represents a new era for New Zealand's waste system.
New boiler system slashes hospital's carbon emissions by more than 50%
A new boiler system cuts Christchurch Hospital's carbon emissions by more than 50 percent, Te Whatu Ora Waitaha says.
Europe set to ban new CO2-emitting cars from 2035
The new law was almost derailed by German opposition - but a deal has been struck.
Assessing Labour's record on climate action
Labour came to power promising to take climate change seriously - has it done that? Audio
Australia edges closer to big emissions reduction bill
The plan aims to make about 215 facilities cut their emissions by 30 percent over the next seven years.
'Extreme' summer has southern farmers feeling ignored
Recent rainfall has alleviated drought concerns in Otago and Southland, but it's been another tough summer.
Work underway on $5m stopbank upgrade to protect Dunedin Airport, farmland
Work is underway on a floodbank upgrade to protect Dunedin Airport and thousands of hectares of highly productive farmland from flooding.
Thousands of eels stuck on farmland after flooding
A Selwyn district resident says thousands of stranded eels are covering his property and the local councils have done nothing to stop it from happening.
Greens:next govt need to be more focussed on climate change
Cracks are starting to appear in the Labour - Green Party cooperation agreement with the Chris Hipkins administration ending work on a raft of climate change policies. The container and bottle… Audio
Cutting methane a quick win for the climate - experts
New Zealand should be showing larger, more powerful countries how to address climate change by leading the way, a visiting expert says. Audio
New Zealand should lead the way in addressing climate change
New Zealand should be showing larger more powerful countries how to address climate change by leading the way. That's the view of Dr Kevin Trenberth a distinguished scholar from the National Centre of… Audio
'More anxious by the day': Cyclone victims on tenterhooks over insurer's slow response
A Gisborne couple say they can only stay with people for so long and all they want to do is go home.
IPCC report: Act now
The latest IPCC report warns the world is likely to have warmed by 1.5 Celcius by the time the next report is released in 2030. While climate officials warn how far off-track we are, the report… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Why many in Muriwai can't move on
The Detail goes to Muriwai to find out how residents are putting their lives back together after Cyclone Gabrielle. Audio
'To be a good steward': Residents reflect on leaving a good legacy for future generations
A summit is being held in Nelson this week to help people consider how to be good ancestors, in the face of increasing challenges.