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More houses prone to flooding, insurance costs will keep rising: report
New analysis has found more and more homes are going to be exposed to flooding from rivers, pushing up the cost of insurance. The report, carried out by property data company CoreLogic and Munich Re… Audio
Should academics still be flying all over the world to conferences?
As borders reopen and New Zealanders return to the skies, a new report is pushing for a rethink on university staff travel. Overseas travel and academia often go hand in hand. Academics are expected… Audio
Mt Ruapehu ski fields axe one-third of workers
The axing of a third of the staff at Mt Ruapehu's skifields is sending reverberations across the region.
About 135 people have lost their jobs, as one of the warmest, wettest winters on record leaves… Audio
Europe experiencing worst drought in 500 years - report
The latest report from the Global Drought Observatory says 47 percent of the continent is in "warning" conditions, meaning soil has dried up.
In a climate crisis, how do we treat businesses that profit from carbon pollution?
Opinion - As decarbonisation threatens companies' commercial interests, it is increasingly important that business are transparent around how their business strategy aligns with the public good…
How do you move an island?
Sea level rise is already destroying people's homes across the Pacific. How do you move a whole island community? Audio
New policy to encourage urban density and cleaner travel in greater Wellington
Wellington now has a binding target to slash greenhouse gas emissions by the end of the decade.
Sweeping climate moves by capital's regional councils
Wellington's regional council has unanimously backed a proposal to set a binding emissions target and, if passed, will become the first regional council to do so. It's new Regional Policy Statement… Audio
Can we punish our biggest emitters through the courts?
Our highest appellate court is being asked to do what Parliament will not - hold companies liable for contributing to climate change. Audio
Govt urged to heed 'pragmatic' insurance plan to deal with flood risks
Local Government New Zealand is backing a plan by the country's largest insurer, IAG, to speed up efforts to reduce flood risks in the face of climate change.
Polluting companies taken to Supreme Court by iwi leader
Iwi leader and climate change iwi chairs forum co chair, Mike Smith, has faced off against some of New Zealand's biggest climate polluters in the Supreme Court this week. Mr Smith is suing fossil fuel… Audio
Insurer IAG warns against building in flood-prone areas
IAG said climate change was having an enormous impact on the insurance sector and practical, and simple, targeted, urgent actions were needed.
Building in flood prone areas has to stop - IAG
The country's largest insurer IAG says building in flood prone areas has to stop.
IAG has released a three-part plan to try speed up efforts to reduce flood risk from rivers.
It says there have been… Audio
Kiwibank partners with Cogo to track emissions
Kiwibank customers will be able to track how much what they buy is contributing to the climate crisis. The bank has partnered with carbon management organisation Cogo to help people reduce their… Audio
Insurance costs could increase massively as climate risk rises - modeller
Properties worth $1 million on Wellington's Petone foreshore could reach $100,000 each year to insure in 20 years, a climate risk expert says.
Insurance could cost $100k per year for some properties in future
Imagine paying $100,000 a year just to insure your house.
That's the reality facing some homeowners in the near future, according to a climate economist and modeller.
Climate Sigma managing director… Audio
Government grappling with flood insurance question
An expert in climate risk is predicting in just 20 years a million dollar property on the Petone foreshore in Wellington could cost $100,000 dollars a year to insure.
Belinda Storey, from Climate… Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 17 August 2022
Top stories for Wednesday 17 August 2022 Rogue Labour MP, Gaurav Sharma, has been unanimously suspended from caucus we'll have all the developments with Political Editor Jane Patterson Heavy rain is… Audio
Transport Emissions Reduction Pathway gets thumbs-up
Auckland's new Transport Emissions Reduction Pathway is receiving a glowing thumbs-up from local climate activists.
All Aboard Aotearoa, an umbrella group of advocacy groups, and the Auckland City… Audio
Aucklanders must 'be prepared' for widespread transport changes, Goff says
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says the newly-released Transport Emissions Reduction Plan is "hugely ambitious" but it is achievable. Audio