Climate
$350m new funding announced to bolster transport infrastructure
The package will help councils build more bus stops, cycleways and bus lanes as part of measures to deal with climate change.
'We want to show the world': Emissions, sustainability at forefront of Fieldays
Visitors to this year's Fieldays have plenty to think about, with the government having launched its Centre for Climate Action on Agricultural Emissions yesterday.
Govt's Climate Action Centre launched during Fieldays
Farmers at this year's Fieldays have plenty to think about, with the government launching its Climate Action Centre, to tackle emissions.
The annual gathering to swap tips and pick up new toys is… Audio
Worker safety, shifting migrations - top topics at Pacific Tuna fisheries forum
Countries throughout the Pacific are in Vietnam discussing the future of the world's largest tuna fishery this week.
The 26 members range from small island climate vulnerable states, such as Tuvalu… Audio
Climate change plan released to help kiwifruit growers deal with warmer conditions
Kiwifruit marketer Zespri has released a climate change adaptation plan to help growers mitigate the effects of the warming climate.
US seeks to limit flaring and methane leaks from drilling on public lands
The proposed new rules follow years of legal wrangling over methane regulations crafted by former President Barack Obama's administration.
Is carbon capture technology worth it for NZ?
A company wants to build a facility to suck millions of tonnes of climate pollution out of the air by 2030, but critics say the time and money is far better spent stopping putting it up there in the…
Five dead, at least nine missing following Italy landslide
The tremendous torrent of mud and debris on the tourist island of Ischia destroyed homes and dragged cars into the sea.
High Court rules against climate change action case
The 350-strong Lawyers for Climate Action NZ argued the Climate Change Commission's roadmap for cutting emissions was inconsistent with international agreements.
Climate action lawyers respond to High Court case dismissal
The High Court has dismissed a case against the Climate Change Commission which argued their plan would prevent the country keeping warming to 1.5 degrees celsius or less.
The case, taken by hundreds… Audio
High Court rules against climate change action case
The High Court has ruled against a group of climate lawyers who were arguing the country's emissions reductions wouldn't meet our international promises to keep warming to 1.5 degrees celsius or less.
…More could have been achieved at COP27 - expert
A former chair of UN climate change negotiations says COP27 has done very little to advance the core task of limiting global warming.
The summit wrapped up in Egypt this week with a loss and damages… Audio
Tongan volcano emitted biggest atmospheric explosion recorded in over 100 years - NIWA
It caused 10 cubic kilometres - the equivalent of 2.6 million Olympic-sized swimming pools - of seafloor to be displaced and destroyed the ecosystems around the volcano. Video
COP27 shows reforms needed on negotiations, says indigenous activist
COP is copping flak for a lack of meaningful reductions in climate warming emissions.
After going into overtime, the two-week climate summit wrapped up last night, with countries agreeing to set up a… Audio
Our electric future: 99% renewable by 2030?
New Zealand's electricity sector can deliver massive reductions in our carbon emissions but rapid transformation must start now - according to a new report. Report co-author Richard Hobbs joins… Audio
UN Secretary-General pleased with COP27 agreement
The UN Secretary-General António Guterres has hailed a historic agreement at COP27 to pay poorer countries for damage wrought by climate change.
The two week climate summit wrapped last night.
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Analysis: Results from COP27, as conference draws to close
The countries at the COP27 climate summit have agreed to set up a "loss and damages" fund to help poor countries affected by climate-related disasters.
Despite that victory, developed nations left… Audio
COP27 and the fraught reality of climate change negotiations
Delegates from almost 200 countries have been meeting in Egypt for COP27 - how do we measure their success or otherwise? Audio
Historic deal on climate costs agreed at COP27 summit
Almost 200 countries agree to launch a "loss and damages" fund to pay poorer nations for damage caused by climate change.
Lynley Hargreaves: the stories of New Zealand's Glaciers
From her base in the town of Ross on the South Island's West Coast, science writer Lynley Hargreaves is in prime position to observe and contemplate changes to the country's glaciers. Audio
