Climate
Police remove climate activists blocking Wellington motorway
Police have removed six protesters who blocked the southbound lane of the Wellington motorway in the Terrace tunnel, and traffic is flowing freely again.
Emissions pricing plan 'utterly unacceptable' - Christopher Luxon
The government is celebrating its agricultural emissions pricing plan as a world-first, but the Opposition says industry consensus is being undermined. Audio
Weather-related claims in August hit $48m - Insurance Council
The Insurance Council says almost $48m in claims have been made so far after extreme weather hit parts of the country in August.
Protest closes Wellington motorway
Traffic was briefly stopped on Wellington's urban motorway due to a climate protest.
Soumya Bhamidipati spoke to Kim Hill from the site of the protest. Audio
Farmers, environmentalists weigh in on farm-level pricing plan
Farming and agriculture groups are decrying the government's proposal for farm-level emissions pricing, while environmentalists say it does not go far or fast enough.
Website launches to support farmers for major weather events
A new website aims to make it easier for farmers to prepare for and access support after a major weather event.
Govt announces agricultural emissions reduction plan, based on He Waka Eke Noa
Farmers will start paying for emissions by 2025. The government's gone with He Waka Eke Noa's sector consultation document - with some tweaks around the pricing scheme.
There'll be two separate taxes… Video, Audio
Farmers to pay for methane and CO2 emissions from 2025
The government wants farmers to pay for agricultural emissions for carbon dioxide and methane from 2025.
It will be a farm-level split gas approach, but the industry is not happy with the proposal.
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He Waka Eke Noa: Government proposes farm-level system by 2025
The government has proposed bringing in split-gas farm-level emissions pricing from 2025 in a world-first scheme.
California's potential for NZ's agri-food sector
California's most senior food and agriculture official is in New Zealand at the moment with a delegation of growers, talking about the potential for New Zealand's agri-food sector in the Golden State… Audio
Farmers to pay for emissions from 2025
The Government is proposing bringing in agriculture emission levies from 2025. It has announced its response to submissions from the Climate Change Commission and the farming partnership He Waka Eke… Audio
Reports farmers set to pay for emissions from 2025
A consultation document on He Waka Eke Noa, the system of farmgate emissions pricing, is set to be released in about an hour.
But according to Stuff, which has seen the documents, the government is… Audio
Climate change activists who defaced ANZ branch found not guilty
They were three unlikely activists: Old enough to collect the pension but so passionate about their message on climate change that they were prepared to be tried for their actions.
Report looks into planting forests to make up for methane
A new report from the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment was released yesterday.
It found a 50 percent increase in forestry would be required by 2050 to achieve the temperature reduction… Audio
Revealed: The vast area of pine forest needed to make a dent in methane emissions
A report from the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment has found a very large number of pine trees would need to be planted to make a significant dent in farming emissions.
Sydney set to smash rainfall records as Australia braces for more floods
Sydney is set to record its wettest year in 164 years as authorities braced for major floods in Australia's east, with more heavy downpours expected to fall over the next three days.
NZ's biggest firms may soon have to disclose climate risk, but will it help address the problem?
Analysis - Policymakers are considering the introduction of mandatory climate-related disclosures, but there remains a need to put all stakeholders at the centre of laws and communicate with them…
Slipping away: Can we keep fixing up after landslides?
Landslides can happen anywhere there is a slope, at any time. Can we stop them? Audio
Hokitika seawall extension under scrutiny
The $2.8 million Hokitika seawall extension is being reviewed by council to justify the funding it has already received from the government - amidst calls to abandon the scheme.
Agribusinesses join with government on emissions research centre
A number of agribusiness heavyweights have signed up to be part of the government's proposed research centre tasked with reducing agricultural emissions.