Climate
El Niño planet-warming weather phase has begun
US scientists have confirmed that an El Niño period of weather has begun in the Pacific Ocean, and experts say it's likely to make 2024 the world's hottest year.
Trans-Tasman climate partnership could mean more affordable electric vehicles
It is the first partnership of its kind, pairing financial and climate portfolios across the ditch - and there's an agreement to better equip each country for the production and supply of electric…
More clarity needed on how land-use rules might change - environmental advocate
An environmental advocate says it's hard to get a clear answer on the extent to which climate change is taken into account on consents.
Agricultural emissions plan in jeopardy as National walks back support
A plan to price New Zealand's agricultural emissions may be out to pasture before it gets going, as National backs away from supporting He Waka Eke Noa.
Pacific politics expert on Fiji, climate and militarisation
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has met with his Fijian counterpart, Sitiveni Rabuka, and announced more than $11.1 million in climate change support for the country.
Climate change, Mr Hipkins says, is… Audio
'Exacerbated by climate change' - NZ experiences warmest May on record
New Zealand has experienced the warmest May on record, with temperatures at least 2C higher than average in parts of every region, except Northland.
Luxon accuses government of 'blowing up' agricultural emissions plan
The National leader says the He Waka Eke Noa plan is 'no longer a bipartisan process' because the government has gone its own way.
Under the Weather - a forecast for Aotearoa in Climate Change
We have always enjoyed Goldilocks climate in New Zealand, not too hot and not too cold. But the weather so many of us grew up with is gone says Professor James Renwick, Victoria University's senior… Audio
From 'dream retirement home' to 'worst nightmare': Fast-rising lake inundates homes
Rotoehu homeowner Joan Blair has gone from living her dream to her worst nightmare.
Long Read: The Preppers Next Door
By Tom Doig: Doig's first question about doomsday preppers was: “What if they’re crazy?” His second question was: “What if they’re right?” Audio
Scientists issue new climate warning: 1.5C for the planet, 1C for people
A leading climate scientist says it is valuable for policymakers and the public to know the planet is already in highly risky territory.
Greenwashing investigation into Kiwi businesses needed - Consumer
Air NZ's inflight cups are an example of greenwashing, Consumer NZ says, as it calls for a formal investigation into businesses' environmental claims.
What next for NZ's big emitters?
New Zealand's big emitters are under pressure to do more as the country heads towards its zero carbon 2050 target. NZ Steel's the first mover with a big deal with the government to help it cut its…
What next for NZ's big emitters?
NZ Steel's done a deal with the government that'll cut its carbon emissions. Will the country's other big emitters follow their lead? Audio
Winter outlook: Soggy start to season ahead of El Niño shift
There will be more bouts of "potentially high-impact" weather before El Niño delivers a welcome change for the rain-weary north, a forecaster says.
NZ banks' response to carbon footprint tech irks developer
A Wellington-based tech company behind a carbon footprint calculator says it is disappointing that uptake has been slow among New Zealand banks.
Millions invested to progress methane vaccine for livestock
A methane vaccine for cattle, sheep and deer could be a breakthrough tool for farmers to reduce emissions - but it is still at least a decade away.
Showcase: Climate change in the Pacific
Islands to Arks is an interactive showcase aimed at educating people about climate change in the Pacific - featuring a wave machine, cyclone simulator and augmented reality sandbox. Audio
Homeowners to learn how the fate of their properties will be decided
Owners of hundreds of stickered homes in Auckland can expect to learn more this week about how the future of their properties will be decided.
'Adults are not doing their job' - Youth call for climate action at protests
Youth activists calling on the government to do a better job of addressing the climate crisis held marches across the country on Friday. Audio
