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NZ climate change minister says phasing out fossil fuels is mainly about coal
New Zealand's climate change minister says the commitment to "phase out fossil fuels" is primarily about coal, rather than gas. The International Energy Agency says current emissions reductions… Audio
NZ leaders "climate extremists" - Greenpeace billboard near parliament
As climate talks at the COP28 summit in Dubai wrap up, a billboard near parliament is calling our country's leaders "climate extremists." Greenpeace has put the sign up in response to the government's… Audio
Tennessee tornado leaves six dead
Severe storms and tornadoes in Tennessee left at least six people dead and tens of thousands of residents without power.
Tuvalu negotiator ready to fight for her home at COP28
As a negotiator with Tuvalu's team, Mervina Paueli belongs to a club no-one wants to join - a community facing a wipe-out of home and history.
Ngahuia Harrison: the consequences of cannibal capitalism on the land
In her major exhibition Coastal Cannibals at City Gallery Wellington Te Whare Toi, with a camera, Ngahuia Harrison offers different views on our landscape than we are used to seeing in a frame. She… Audio
Freshwater gold clam fears for Northland’s busiest tourist lake
The boat ramp at Northland's most popular recreational lake will remain open to boaties this summer despite fears about a new invasive freshwater gold clam.
COP28 clashes over fossil fuel phase-out after OPEC pushback
Countries clashed at the summit on Saturday over a possible agreement to phase-out fossil fuels, jeopardising attempts to deliver a first-ever commitment to eventually end the use of oil and gas.
Simon Denny: Optimism and the race to space
Berlin-based New Zealand artist Simon Denny likes to explore and play with the intersections of art, power and new technology. He represented New Zealand at the 2015 Venice Biennale with "Secret… Audio
COP28 considers end to fossil fuels in move opposed by OPEC
OPEC is rallying its members and oil producing allies at the climate summit, highlighting deep divisions over the future of oil and gas.
Cutting methane from livestock burps 'essential' to limit global warming
The world's top agriculture body has presented a blueprint for how to get livestock emissions down at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai.
Critter of the Week: The Mt Arthur giant weta
Monday December 11 is International Mountain Day - a day to celebrate mountains and the incredible role they play in our world. It's also a great day to celebrate the Mt Arthur giant weta, Deinacrida… Audio
Groundbreaking neurological research goes global
The Mātai research centre is taking world leading medical imaging research from Gisborne to the globe. Audio
Cyclone-hit forest owners given time to avoid repaying carbon credits
Forestry owners hit by devastating cyclones this year have been given extra time to replant so they won't have to repay millions of dollars in carbon credits.
Regulators seek independent advice on leaking oil and gas well
WorkSafe is seeking independent advice about a leaking oil and gas well in the Kupe Field off the coast of Taranaki.
Regulators seek independent advice on leaking Kupe oil and gas well
WorkSafe is seeking independent advice about a leaking oil and gas well in the Kupe Field off the coast of Taranaki.
The KS-2 well has been leaking a small amount of gas since at least 2018 - a fact… Audio
Contradictory messages from Dubai on climate
It's unclear if commentators at COP28 are holding their breaths to see what the Dubai conference will deliver, or because the oil producing country is blanketed in haze. Audio
Hunt on at remote Southland beach for great white shark's missing tag
Imagine trying to find a needle in a haystack, but the needle is a six-inch satellite transponder and the haystack a beach covered in mussel shells. Audio
Watch the skies - Spectacular meteor shower over Aotearoa next week
While meteor showers are not uncommon, Tuesday night's event promises to be unique. Audio
Scientists map the damage cyclones can create - including what we can't see
From reefs to rugged hillsides, scientists have been mapping the damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle to help inform future decisions about where to build, and how storms impact the environment.
COP28: NZ added to list of countries supporting tripling renewable energy
Aotearoa was one of only a few OECD countries missing from the initial list of 118 signatories to the pledge, but a spokesperson for the Climate Change Minister has confirmed NZ is supporting it.
