Climate
SIDs make a stand on statehood regardless of sea-level rise
"Our states, maritime zones, and rights remain intact under international law, no matter the rising seas; we are here to stay." Audio
A circular economy
Take, make, dispose. That's how our current linear economy is described. Audio
AMP invests $28m into BlackRock's renewable power fund
AMP is looking to invest much more into NZ-based renewable energy infrastructure in the next few months.
Ozone layer on track to recover - WMO
The World Meteorological Organisation has issued its annual Ozone and UV Bulletin, which looks at the role of meteorological conditions and a major volcanic eruption on the Antarctic ozone hole in… Audio
NZ to get hotter, faster than expected, NIWA warns
Scientists are still trying to figure out what is behind the faster-than-predicted heating.
NZ to warm more than projected, new data shows
New climate projections show New Zealand is likely to be hotter in the coming decades than previously thought. By 2090, the projections show the country could be between 0.8°C and 3°C warmer… Audio
NIWA's detailed climate projections released to the public
Anyone can visit the public database and select whether they are interested in drought, rainfall, wind or temperature, which season they are interested in and whether they would like to see…
Pacific meteorologists gather in Vanuatu this week
Severe weather events and setting priorities for Pacific meteorology directors will be discussed in Vanuatu. Audio
Added insulation costs small fraction of figure given by minister - research
The building minister says he expects the new research to be factored into the government's review looking at rolling back the standards.
NZ could have 58,000 fewer electric cars by 2035
The drop will lead to two megatonnes more emissions in the next decade, clean car lobby group says. Audio
Government modelling shows fewer EVs in a decade
Government modelling suggests New Zealand could have up to 58,000 fewer fully- or partially-electric cars on the road in a decade's time, as a result of moves to weaken carbon emissions standards… Audio
Government considers removing public sector carbon neutrality goal
Climate Change minister Simon Watts said he had requested advice on how the programme aligned with his government's climate strategy, but no decisions had yet been made.
Car importers stuck with excess EVs, weak demand
Sales have dried up, and prices are dropping - but pure petrol vehicles are "likely to become rare".
Simeon Brown pushed emissions standards to meet industry's deadline
Environment officials tried to warn Cabinet the move risked blowing NZ's climate targets - but were told they were too late.
Examining cycles of life, death and rebirth
Nick Golledge is professor of glaciology at Victoria University of Wellington and author of the book Feedback looking at the history of the earth through constant, incremental change. Audio
Decision time on Auckland's shorelines
Auckland Council is developing Shoreline Adaption Plans covering 3,200 kilometres of coastline, as our shores are battered by wilder weather. Audio
'There's coal and there's coal' - Climate Minister defends opening up for mining
"The coal we produce in New Zealand, in the South Island, isn't used to be burned at Huntly - it's used to put in your mobile phone that's right in front of you," Simon Watts says.
Gabrielle the 'new benchmark' for future storms in New Zealand - researcher
A new study found climate change increased the amount of rain that fell during Cyclone Gabrielle by 10 percent, compared to pre-global warming.
Great Barrier Reef already been dealt its 'death blow'
A leading climate scientists says it's just not possible for some ecosystems to adapt to climate change.
Air NZ, Mitre 10 get lowest scores in climate rankings
Researchers have ranked 21 big companies on their goals to cut carbon emissions.
