Climate
Climate Change Commission backs 'reviewing' free carbon credits for big polluters
The scheme was designed to prevent producers of carbon-intensive products from moving production overseas to get away from emissions pricing.
Climate change likely to threaten taonga species on subantarctic island
The weather on Campbell Island is getting warmer and wetter - bad news for critically endangered birds, DOC says.
Bats, wētā and seabirds: The native species most at risk from climate change
Many native species face being squeezed out of their habitats with nowhere to go as the climate heats. Audio
Govt unveils climate targets for 2030 to 2035
The government has unveiled the country's climate targets for 2030 to 2035. Climate Change Minister Simon Watts spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
New Zealand's second emissions reduction target revealed
Climate Change Minister Simon Watts described it as "ambitious and achievable".
Sharp rise needed in emissions target to help avoid 'crises', advocates say
The government is expected to reveal its next climate change target tonight, amid scrutiny from the international community.
Fonterra caught up in misinfo about supplement
There's been a social media backlash to companies using the supplement overseas, with many pouring their milk down the drain on camera.
'Crazy stuff': Tens of thousands without power after savage NSW storm
Lightning, wind and rain have wreaked havoc, leaving more than 25,000 properties without electricity.
Why New Zealand's coastline is being mapped - again
Data will be used to create 3D maps of parts of Aotearoa's constantly changing coastline.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 23 January 2025
On today's episode, Maori Development Minister Tama Potaka's new-look Waitangi Tribunal has been labelled a "whitewash" by Te Pati Maori, just days after US President Donald Trump's inauguration - the… Audio
Hydrogen trucks: Climate win or Waste of Government money?
Described by fans as the "swiss army knife" of clean energy, green hydrogen has enjoyed a wave of private investment and government subsidies. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
Scientists head to Antarctica to study climate change impacts
Thirty-eight scientists and crew set sail for Antarctica last Tuesday on NIWA's research vessel Tangaroa. Co-leader of the trip Professor Craig Stevens spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Trump vows to pull out of Paris Agreement
Just days after US President Donald Trump's inauguration - the back again leader has already vowed to pull out of the Paris Agreement and as he puts it "drill, baby, drill". David Maucor from the… Audio
NZ’s climate policies are no longer enough to keep warming at 1.5°C – here’s what needs to happen
Analysis - This doesn't mean it's too late to rein in further warming, but the ambition required rises with each delay in action.
Fiordland corals used as measure of past climate change
Scientists are testing Fiordland's black corals against heat waves in the lab to see if they can survive the effects of climate change. Audio
Molesworth Station included in forestry plans map
The Government's climate plans have come under scrutiny after the country's largest farm, Molesworth Station, was included in a map of land that could be planted in forestry. Climate Change… Audio
Fears high country land could be planted in pine under govt plan
Critics say it is a half-baked scheme that will not work - and could undo the millions spent removing wilding pines.
Wildfire risk on the rise in New Zealand: Expert
A climate change expert says New Zealand's wildfire risk is on the rise and the country needs to start preparing now. Victoria University wildfire and ecology researcher Dr Nicola Day spoke to Paddy… Audio
Experts warn NZ needs to prepare for wildfires
As the death toll rises from LA's devastating wildfires, experts here are warning that New Zealand urgently needs to prepare for our own wildfires. Climate change correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
Aussie couple who lost home in fire had cancelled contents insurance
Stuart and Vikki Guy were celebrating Christmas Day in their daughter's house when they learned their home had caught fire.
