Climate
Shane Jones vows to restart oil, gas industry
The Associate Minister for Energy used the scrutiny week hearing to attack the previous government for banning oil and gas exploration in 2018.
A new concrete alternative made of pumice and seashells
There are certain materials we just can't go without, and one of them is concrete. Unfortunately, the production of cement leaves a large carbon footprint - it's estimated it's responsible for between… Audio
New Zealand at climate crossroads, says insurer
Most New Zealanders don't want to subsidise insuring risky areas.
Storm alerts 'the new normal' in Northland
Drought, record-breaking rainfall, a cyclone and even a tornado - Northlanders have seen it all in 2025. Peter de Graaf reports. Audio
'Risky, misses the mark': Lawyers sue government in test case over emissions
The government is relying too heavily on planting pine trees, which even its own advisers oppose, a lawyer says. Audio
Farmers expected to come on board as methane science advances
Some farming groups are opposed, but the PM's chief science adviser says farmers need to see the products work.
AgriZeroNZ on methane-cutting technologies
AgriZeroNZ - a partnership between the government and major agribusiness - has invested $191 million into methane-cutting technologies with the aim of cutting emissions by 30 percent by 2030. Head of… Audio
Groundswell call for govt to withdraw from Paris Agreement
Groundswell has been ramping up a campaign for the government to pull out of the Paris Agreement - a legally binding international treaty on climate change - in the run up to Fieldays. Co-founder… Audio
PM and scientists in tit for tat over methane target
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is involved in a tit for tat with climate change scientists over plans to lower the country's methane target. Climate change correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
New report reveals 2024 as the 'hottest year' on record
A new World Meterological Organisation report says 2024 was the hottest year on record for the South West Pacific. Audio
How home owners can move the dial on climate change
It may seem that as an ordinary person, cutting emissions is too big a job. But homeowners have a large part to play.
The electricity evangelist spreading the solar message
It may seem that as an ordinary person, cutting emissions is too big a job. But homeowners have a large part to play. Audio
Big Aussie energy retailer says sorry to customers over carbon offset claims
One of Australia's biggest energy retailers has apologised to its customers and settled a lawsuit over its carbon offset programme. Audio
Gas company urges political consensus on drilling for more fossil fuels
I nvestors will not be drawn to new gas field developments without broad political consensus, says one of the country's few oil and gas companies.
Worst-case scenario climate events for Auckland and Wellington
Dr Rob Bell, the managing director of adaptation consultancy Bell Adapt, co-authored a paper exploring our biggest cities' risk profiles in a changing climate. Audio
PM Luxon called out for 'ignoring scientific evidence' on climate change
Over 25 international climate change scientists have written an open letter to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, calling out the Government for "ignoring scientific evidence" and urging it to "deliver… Audio
A warmer winter is on its way, NIWA says
Electricity bills may deliver less of a hammering this winter if NIWA's outlook for the next few months comes to fruition.
These Pacific Islands are building walls to stop rising seas. Will it work?
Pacific Islands are building seawalls to defend themselves against rising sea levels. But climate adaptation researchers say seawalls have a clear downside.
Thames-Coromandel at risk to climate-related hazards, says report
The Waikato Regional Council claims all roads in the district are threatened and communities likely to be isolated.
Earth’s seasonal rhythms are changing, putting species and ecosystems at risk
Shifting seasons have widespread repercussions that may be greater than previously thought.
