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Spring scorcher: Where the sun shone and the rain fell
Most parts of the country recorded above-normal average temperatures in the past three months.
COP 28 will probably be another talk fest
The UN's COP 28 Climate Summit is on right now in Dubai, but a leaked video has shown Sultan Al Jaber casting doubt on science behind the phasing out of fossil fuels. The Emirati leader says his… Audio
For Pacific countries COP 28 most important global meeting
Joining Nathan Rarere from Tonga is Pacific correspondent Kalafi Moala. Audio
The little guys contributing to a big problem
At a time when severe weather events are wrecking the environment, contractors on small building sites ignoring the rules are adding to the problem. Audio
Fossil fuel 'phase-out' put on table for COP28 climate talks
The draft deal text includes three options, which delegates from nearly 200 countries will now consider.
Global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels to hit record high in 2023 - report
Global carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels are set to hit a record high this year, exacerbating climate change and fuelling more destructive extreme weather, scientists say.
Councillor suggests Dunedin could be world leader in flood risk response
Councillor Steve Walker wants the council's adaptation measures for hazards to attract interest from around the country and the world.
COP28: With fund in place, protecting climate refugees more urgent than ever
Opinion - It has taken decades, but the increasingly urgent issue of "climate mobility" is now central to international climate negotiations, Dalila Gharbaoui writes.
COP28: Head of UN talks hits back at climate denial claims
The president of the ongoing UN climate talks Sultan al-Jaber has hit back at claims that he denies a core part of climate science.
Advocates claim fossil fuel lobbyists are influencing Cop28
Pacific advocates say it feels like climate talks are rigged against vulnerable, low-lying countries, with fossil fuel lobbyists in the room influencing negotiations.
COP28 is underway in petro-state… Audio
Transmission Gully wrongly claiming international accreditation for sustainability - certifier
Waka Kotahi has been making exaggerated claims about how 'green' its highways are. This has come to light amid investigations into Transmission Gully's impacts on fish, streams and Porirua Harbour.
Sensor measures dairy cows' nitrogen impact by listening to urination
Scientists have developed a smartwatch-like sensor which listens to a cow urinate, measuring the amount of nitrogen hitting the pasture.
COP28: NZ supports tripling global renewable energy, minister says
Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says he will provide an update on New Zealand's stance on a global renewables pledge when he lands in Dubai at the end of the week.
Air pollution: Tighter controls imposed around Mt Maunganui
Heavy industry is set to stay in Mount Maunganui despite air pollution problems, but stricter controls have been put in place on what will be allowed in future.
Forum SG Puna bullish on COP28 opportunities
Pacific Islands Forum secretary general is encouraging the dozens of Pacific representatives at COP28 to remain optimistic that a good result is achievable from the two-week summit.
Dogs fall ill after eating unknown substance on Hawke's Bay beach
The regional council says it has cleared the substance, and taken samples away for analysis.
Scrapping NZ battery project 'short-sighted' - Otago energy expert
The government confirmed on Sunday it was scrapping the Lake Onslow scheme in Otago. Audio
New technology to tackle nitrogen release by cattle
It's a wee issue but with a big environmental impact - nitrogen released in the urine of cattle affects nearby water quality. AgResearch senior scientist Brendon Welten speaks to Jesse. Audio
Cyclones Gabrielle and Gale leave harvested pine land bare
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.
The land can stay bare for an extra… Audio
Explainer: How climate change is making the world sick
Heat stress. Lung damage from wildfire smoke - the way that public health has been impacted by climate change is in focus for the first time ever at the annual UN climate summit.
