Climate
Officials warned against lower methane emissions target
The government chose to go ahead with its preferred option, despite advice that it could increase New Zealand's contribution to global warming.
Report highlights climate change risks for Northland
A new report highlights the effects of climate change on Northland - and why our northernmost region is so vulnerable to its effects. Peter de Graaf reports. Audio
Northland hit harder than most by climate change - report
A study by the Climate Change Commission found that was partly due to the region's exposure to storms, droughts and cyclones, but it was also shaped by socio-economic factors.
Increased Southern Ocean rainfall may have global consequences
The Southern Ocean may be "sweating" more in response to climate change - but what does that mean?
Finance and climate ministers from NZ and Australia meet
The summit comes after Finance Minister Nicola Willis cast doubt on whether New Zealand would pay for the carbon credits it needed to meet its 2030 emissions promise.
NZ rejecting emission targets risks international law breach
Analysis: The government rejected the Climate Change Commission's emissions target recommendations.
Government rejects all climate change recommendations
A Massey University Professor says he's stunned by the Government's decision to not to include international shipping and aviation emissions in New Zealand's targets. College of Sciences Distinguished… Audio
'Deeply disappointing': Former climate commissioner on govt's rejection of emission targets
Critics say the government has placed short-term economic growth ahead of the long-term consequences. Audio
Government rejects stronger climate targets
A government decision to reject stronger climate targets is pitiful, and will cost households in the long run, scientists, advocates and opposition politicians say. The coalition today released its… Audio
Government rejects all emissions target recommendations
It comes despite a Climate Change Commission warning that New Zealand is being hit sooner and more severely than expected.
Govt rejects all recommendations from Climate Change Commission
The Government has this morning formally rejected all recommendations from the Climate Change Commission to strengthen New Zealand's emissions targets. Climate Change Correspondent, Kate Newton spoke… Audio
Calls for govt to abandon plans to subsidise LNG terminal
An open letter signed by 20 climate advocate organisations is calling on the Government to abandon any plans to subsidise the construction of a liquified natural gas import terminal. Alva Feldmeier… Audio
Former Kiribati president weighs next climate summit
For the region's climate advocates, Australia's push to host COP was an opportunity to show the world how the climate crisis was affecting Pacific people. Audio
Final ETS auction of the year fails to sell a single carbon unit
An experienced trader says government back-tracking on climate change has tanked the price that emitters have to pay for carbon units.
Westpac launches scheme to help owners protect homes from extreme weather
The interest-free loans can be used on measures such as installing ground moisture barriers under homes and improving drainage.
Expert Feature: We put the spotlight on wool
It's time for our Monday expert feature, where we choose a topic and invite an expert in to give us the ins and outs. Today we're focusing on wool. Wool has played a keen role in New Zealand's economy… Audio
How an Auckland professor is tackling anaesthetic gas emissions
When we think of harmful emissions, we think it's fair to say most of us picture clogged motorways not busy hospitals. But environmental damage from anaesthetic gases is a thing; one hospital with 15… Audio
Record heat and humidity hits country
Auckland has seen its hottest November day on record - with temperatures climbing above 27 degrees. MetService Head of Weather Heather Keats spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Overseas counterparts never raised concerns over climate policies - Trade Minister
The Trade Minister said no one had raised concerns with him directly about New Zealand's oil and gas developments.
Cancelled Kapuni carbon storage scheme scrapped from national emissions plan
Despite a raft of climate policy cuts, the country is still on track to narrowly meet its greenhouse gas budget - but not a 2030 methane target set in law.
