Climate
Samoans advised not to eat fish caught near Manawanui
Samoa's Marine Pollution Advisory Committee has warned people not to eat fish caught near where the HMNZS ran aground. RNZ's Louise Ternouth is in Samoa and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Fewer tropical cyclones expected in Southwest Pacific, says NIWA
The Southwest Pacific is predicted to experience six to 10 tropical cyclones during the upcoming cyclone season. Audio
Air slowly getting cleaner, but health impacts of breathing pollution worse than previously thought
The health impacts of traffic pollution are worse than previously reported.
What we know about the cyclone risk in New Zealand this season
Northern New Zealand is at normal to higher-than-normal risk of a tropical cyclone this season, NIWA and MetService say.
Will the Earth warm by 2C or 5.5C? Why trying to narrow it down may be a distraction
Opinion - The predicted range of rising temperature has remained stubbornly wide, but efforts to narrow the Earth's response to climate change to a single number may be unhelpful.
How will Fonterra get off coal to meet climate goals?
Fonterra is typically the country's second biggest burner of coal, but it doesn't expect to get out of the fossil fuel for more than a decade. Chris Kane, Fonterra's director of global engineering and… Audio
PM denies knowledge of declined Dunedin flood risk mitigation plan
Otago floods destruction is "devastating", the PM says, but he was unaware of a government-declined plan to reduce risk to residents. Audio
NZ First won't say if it backs crucial action to meet Paris Target
The climate change minister has admitted there's no way to meet NZ's commitments under the Paris Agreement without buying help.
Dunedin flooding: How does it match up with other recent weather events?
Dunedin has recorded its "wettest day in a century" - but how does the rainfall compare to other recent flooding events?
Why more under-5s are ending up in hospital on hot days
Caregivers are being warned to be aware of the lifelong health risks that hot days can pose to children under five.
Flood victims who were warned may struggle for compensation
A cross-party committee of MPs says flood victims who have fair warning of the risk may have less case for government compensation. Audio
Climate adaptation report called "vague"
A Parliamentary committee has released its report into climate change adaptation, but some of the committee's own MPs think it is too vague. Audio
Repeal on oil and gas ban risked NZ's reputation, MFAT warned
"There are risks to NZ's relationships with its global and Pacific Island partners around the perception of a policy departure on the transition and our climate change goals," legal advice said.
What if... genomics could safeguard our food supply?
The rapid warming and periods of droughts as a result of climate change will impact our ability to grow food. Researchers at Plant and Food, AgResearch and the Bragato Research Institute are… Video
Pacific leaders call for climate action in New York
Pacific leaders are calling on the international community for a more united approach to combat the climate crisis. Audio
Inside New Zealand's first-ever COP Simulation
Around 30 rangatahi got to experience the day in a life of a Conference of the Parties delegate.
Climate protesters confront Resources Minister Shane Jones
A group of climate protesters clashed with resources minister Shane Jones in central Wellington today, when he happened to walk by their march down Lambton Quay.
Geothermal power emissions used to create livestock feed
A new project is looking at creating animal feed from the greenhouse gas emissions that come from geothermal power stations.
Warmer waters pose problems for trout fishing
Waters that are favoured by trout are warming up and causing stress and even death of the fish. Audio
Activists jailed for throwing soup at Van Gogh painting
The pair came close to harming something that was "probably priceless in a literal sense", judge says.
