Climate
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.
Public given just four days to submit on gas and oil bill
The time for MPs to consider the bill has also been shortened because the government wants the change passed by the end of the year.
Wellington water restrictions coming this weekend
The annual shift to conserve water as rainfall decreases in summer starts on Sunday.
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
