Climate
These tiny ocean creatures may hold the answer to one of the big questions about climate change
Scientists have found some of the smallest animals in the ocean are having a big impact in the fight against climate change.
Regional council’s mode shift goal: 'ambitious or fanciful?' – Stuart Crosby
A Bay of Plenty regional councillor has questioned whether the council's $38million spend on public transport is a good investment, as the council considers upping this by $19m over the next decade.
'Everyone's seen it coming' - High school losing 1.5m each year in coastal erosion
Waitaki Boys' High School's grounds are being swallowed by the sea, with up to a metre and a half now lost each year.
Vector warns power bills might rise if renewable energy shift isn't managed well
Power and gas supply company Vector is warning people's power bills could go up if the transition to renewable energy needed to cut climate emissions is not carefully managed.
Erosion could force Oamaru high school to move
An Oamaru high school's idyllic coastal setting could force it to move.
Waitaki Boys' High School's grounds are being swallowed by the sea - with up to two metres lost each year, over the last… Audio
ACC adopting low-carbon benchmarks in nearly all listed equities
ACC is shifting almost its entire holding of listed equities to low-carbon benchmarks, which cover about $15 billion of Australian and New Zealand investments.
Minister meets with Nelson council to check on progress after floods
The recovery continues in Nelson and Marlborough, where many residents have been unable to return home due to damaged roads or because their properties are unlivable.
Australia's most-polluting coal plant to shut decade earlier than planned
Australia's dirtiest power plant - responsible for more than three percent of the country's emissions - will shut a decade earlier than planned.
Hurricane Ian makes landfall in Florida with winds of 250km/h
Hurricane Ian has made landfall in Florida, with powerful winds and rain, as the eye of the storm reached shore with Category 4 power.
Hundreds of rural Cantabrians to go months without safe drinking water
Hundreds of residents in rural parts of Canterbury are facing several months without safe drinking water due to high nitrate concentrations.
Helen Dew: Carterton’s legendary alternative currency trader
At 85 years old, Helen Dew is a sustainability legend in Carterton. Audio
Students flock to climate change rallies
Thousands of students have rallied on streets around the country calling for more action on climate change. Simultaneous protests, marches and rallies were held in the main centres to draw attention… Video, Audio
'We want a future on the planet' - Thousands take part in school strike for climate
Climate-change protests are getting under way in four cities, as New Zealanders join a global climate strike.
Thousands of students take part in school strike for climate
School students have abandoned their books, teachers, and classrooms today - instead taking to the streets for the School Strike for Climate.
The first major event has just kicked off outside… Audio
Wellington student on why she's taking part in climate strike
Today Aotearoa will be the first country in the world to kick off a Global Climate Strike led by Fridays For Future.
Simultaneous protests, marches and rallies are being held in the main centres to… Audio
Pacific leaders call for more climate action
Pacific leaders stand in solidarity at the UN General Assembly calling for more climate action. Audio
75 percent of fish in southern NZ contain microplastics - study
Three-quarters of wild fish in southern New Zealand are filled with microplastics, according to a new Otago University study.
It's the first such study in those waters, which researchers say… Audio
Ardern says 'humbled' to speak on behalf of Prince William
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has delivered a speech on behalf of Prince William at a star-studded New York event focusing on climate change solutions.
Nelsonians interrogate mayoral contenders on climate change
After severe flooding damaged hundreds of homes in Nelson last month, residents had the chance to put questions about sea level rise, climate change and their environmental concerns to those vying for…
Nelson locals interrogate mayoral candidates about climate
In the wake of massive flooding that damaged hundreds of home in Nelson last month locals have had the chance to interrogate their mayoral candidates about climate change. The top job is up for grabs… Audio