Climate
Documents reveal how far farming industry went to fight climate tax
Internal briefings about the government's failed agricultural emissions plan reveal how far the farming industry went to fight a climate tax.
The briefing documents, obtained by Radio New Zealand… Audio
Six months in 'limbo', family separated by floods wants answers
A West Auckland family of five has spent the past six months living separately, two in a caravan, as they wait to find out what will become of their flood-damaged home. The family's house was badly… Audio
Children take climate message to Parliament
Seven-year-old Sophia Wheddon had a question for politicians - she wanted to know how they were going to save the world from climate change. Audio
Research reveals who's been hit hardest by global warming in their lifetime
Analysis - Earth is warming and the signs of climate change are everywhere. But who's feeling warming the most may surprise you.
Climate Minister calls Parliamentary inquiry into adaptation
The inquiry will allow a broad range of views to be shared and help develop an "enduring" system with cross-party consensus, Climate Change Minister James Shaw says.
US judge hands historic win to young plaintiffs in climate change case
The decision marked a major victory in the first youth-led climate case to reach trial in the US and could influence similar cases nationwide.
Too costly to achieve 100% renewable energy with current tech - Contact Energy
Contact Energy says investment in carbon reduction should be focused on getting to 97 percent renewable, not 100.
Schools brace for higher power bills as they replace fossil fuel burners
Schools making the transition to cleaner energy heating to reduce emissions are likely to face big cost increases.
'Multiple stresses': Fears for the future of Hauraki Gulf amid signs of ecological collapse
One of NZ's greatest taonga, the Hauraki Gulf, is in trouble due in part to overfishing, excessive sediment and the impact of climate change.
Firefighters lacked documents on landslide risks
The only substantial document firefighters had about landslide risks prior to the fatal Muriwai slip in February, was a 10-year-old manual from Sweden.
The document was in English, but it said little… Audio
10 ways NZ can be strategic about addressing climate change threats
Given New Zealand's isolation and reliance on exports and tourism, the country remains vulnerable to climate change impacts and carbon pricing designed to help cut emissions.
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
