Nature & Environment

Five of New Zealand's six warmest winters have occurred since 2020.

It's predicted 50,000 Pasifika people could lose their homes each year due to climate change. In the last decade, one in 10 people from Kiribati, Nauru and Tuvalu have already migrated due to…

Possums "crave" the "delicious, high-calorie" bait.

Scientists, farmers and manufacturers say the quality and quantity is suffering due to rising temperatures.

Does spring begin on the first day of September? Or does it start on September 23 - the perfect middle point between the winter and summer equinox? Audio

Farmers and community leaders in North Canterbury tell RNZ about the ongoing drought, tough economic conditions and how the locals have been supporting each other.

'The pāua that clings to the sea': A new species of abalone found only in waters off Three Kings Islands/Manawatāwhi.

The annual event is back after last year's competition was hijacked by a US talk show host, resulting in votes pouring in from around the globe. Audio

During sampling, 266 tests from lakes and rivers revealed water quality issues.

Analysis - The question has been left lingering after the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum, with Aotearoa taking a back seat on a climate and disaster resilience fund and a new report pointing the finger.

Members of the public can now dispose of up to five worn-out tyres per day, for free.

Mussel farmer Johnny Arbuckle is among those welcoming the new law: "The certainty behind it is just huge."

The government says it is on track to meet climate targets, but that is 'based on optimistic assumptions', Simon Upton says.

Analysis - Government seeks solutions to the energy crisis, the media sees through Luxon's assault on councils, and the question is asked: "Where's Chippy?"

Lower than normal air pressure will lead to unsettled and windy weather patterns throughout September.