Climate
Micronesia ready for Forum leaders' meeting
The Micronesian bloc of the Pacific Islands Forum say they are "ready" to attend the special Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting in Fiji next week to put an end to issues impacting regional unity. Audio
Forestry slash wiped out major East Coast bridge, CD coordinator says
The civil defence coordinator in Tokomaru Bay on the East Coast says a major bridge would still be standing if it was not for forestry slash. Audio
Northland tries to clean up, as weather still rages
The small farming district of Tangiteroria is drowning in murky floodwaters, while others are digging up the mud.
Rural Hawke's Bay residents scramble onto roofs to avoid flooding
"We're wet, it's raining," Pakowhai's Kevin McCormack says. "I've never seen anything like it." Audio
Severity of damage 'not been seen in a generation' - PM
At least 2500 people have been displaced by Cyclone Gabrielle this week, according to the latest estimates.
'Entirely appropriate': National endorses national state of emergency decision
With six regions declaring local states of emergency as they respond to Cyclone Gabrielle's fury, the government has National's full backing, leader Christopher Luxon says.
Study finds decline in severe cyclones, puzzles experts
A new study on climate change in the Pacific says there has been a decline in severe tropical cyclones over the last 40-years in the Southwest Pacific. Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: What makes this storm so unique?
Cyclone Gabrielle is causing chaos across vast areas of the North Island - what makes it so different to the average summer storm? Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: The science behind its power
The upper North Island is often in or on the verge of drought at this time of year - so what has changed?
PM stuck in Auckland as domestic flights grounded
Chris Hipkins is stuck in the city while Air New Zealand's domestic Auckland flights are grounded, meaning Cabinet will be held online today. Audio
Councillors to now decide on using coal to heat and power Nelson Hospital
Nelson mayor Nick Smith says the consent application is inconsistent with climate change emissions targets.
More extreme marine heatwaves on way as Christchurch hits 34C
Sea surface temperatures continue to rise near Stewart Island and Otago. And Christchurch hit its hottest day of the year.
January proves wettest on record for 17 places
Seventeen North Island locations have observed their wettest-ever January on record.
Historic deep freeze to hit US northeast
A record-breaking deep freeze is expected in the northeast of the United States as thousands in the country's south remain without power after a deadly ice storm.
'It will come at a cost': Four ideas for a more climate resilient Auckland
What can Auckland do to prepare for the next deluge? We asked some experts for their big ideas.
How can Auckland prepare for more flooding?
Auckland's floods may have been historic but experts say flooding on a similar scale will strike again soon.
What can Aotearoa's largest city do to prepare?
Anusha Bradley asks four experts for… Audio
Can a sponge city really prevent flooding?
In the aftermath of Auckland's flooding, there's been plenty of talk about sponge cities - but what are they? Audio
Climate change making storms wetter, so how do we prepare?
The extraordinary flood event Auckland experienced on Friday night overwhelmed the city's stormwater network, killing four, and damaging homes, businesses and infrastructure.
Victoria University… Audio
Scientists observe warming seas for harmful algal blooms
Scientists believe rising sea temperatures may entice more harmful algal blooms from the sub-tropics to New Zealand's shores.
Leading academics join hands to oppose Tarras airport plan
Eleven of New Zealand's leading academics - including Dame Anne Salmond and professor Shaun Hendy - have signed an open letter calling for the plan to be scrapped.
