Climate
Budget cuts mean NZ may struggle to meet its climate obligations
A long list of cuts to climate and environment-related areas means the government risks damaging its global reputation, an academic says.
Carbon cash or carbon crash? $700 million of permits in jeopardy
The government's unlikely to bring in the $700 million worth of carbon permits it promised would offset tax cuts. RNZ's climate change correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
Report reveals climate change risks in Kāpiti
It is recommended the district crafts an adaption plan to address challenges posed by the changing climate.
Government cancels annual ETS charge for forestry
Forestry Minister Todd McClay says cutting the charge for 2023-24 will give forest owners certainty.
Kaipara council slammed over continuing with climate funding cuts
A new Northland climate action group has slammed Kaipara District Council's move to "plough on" with climate funding cuts. This comes as Kaipara District Council (KDC) this month seals the...
If climate change is inevitable, how do we learn to live with it?
For decades George Wilkenfeld was among those arguing for his country, Australia, to do more to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. Audio
Students on quest for marine protection in Wellington
Wellington primary school pupils are asking the regional council to establish a marine protected area around Worser Bay Boating Club for at least the next 10 years.
'Fingers and toes crossed': Ski field operators poised to open
Snow guns are going full bore as southern ski fields prepare to welcome onto their slopes.
Tiger mosquitoes behind dengue fever rise in Europe
There's a concerning rise in dengue fever cases as climate change pushes mosquitoes further north, experts warn.
NZ's hottest June temperature on record
The Hawke's Bay city reached 25.7 degrees Celsius on Monday.
Coalition exempts farmers from ETS, sets up fresh working group
Farmers have been given more time before they start paying for emissions.
Climate change set to cause more fish die-offs - official
Record high water temperatures and low river levels are being blamed for the deaths of more than 80 fish in Taranaki.
Eco-friendly alternatives to cryptocurrencies come with their own risks
Analysis - The emergence of an eco-friendly alternative provides hope, and a few concerns, for cypto users.
Bill to resume oil and gas exploration set for later this year
The government will reverse its ban on oil and gas exploration, Minister for Resources Shane Jones has confirmed.
Student protesters told to avoid 'rabbit holes of pseudoscience'
Stay informed and avoid the "rabbit holes of pseudoscience" - Climate Change Commission head Rodd Carr discusses climate change reduction targets with student activists in Christchurch. Video
Climate change could be 'catastrophic' for Wellington - report
A new report shows climate change could have a 'catastrophic' impact on Wellington by as soon as the end of this century. Nick James reports. Audio
What does a 'catastrophic' climate future look like for Wellington?
The risk of landslides to thousand of buildings, railways and roads are laid out in a new report.
Spoken Feature: Thrift
How to save 15 hundred bucks a year. Katy Gosset meets an anti-food-waste campaigner and finds out how Kiwi households can stop chucking good food in the landfill. Audio
Gas or electric appliances: What's cheaper?
300,000 households rely on gas for cooking, heating or hot water - but there's a catch. Audio
Why your dream trip could be a bumpy ride
Injuries and a death on a recent Singapore Airlines flight have highlighted issues with severe turbulence Audio
