Climate
The changes you can make to actually help the climate
Most of what New Zealanders do to reduce their carbon footprint isn't actually having the effect they think it is. Audio
How to go about reducing your emissions
It's often human nature to apportion blame elsewhere... and its no exception in the context of climate change.
But how much are the frequent flyers or diesel vehicle drivers actually contributing to… Audio
Oversupply of units rendering ETS ineffective - Rod Carr
The government has been clear that it plans to rely on the Emissions Trading Scheme to meet climate targets.
But according to the Climate Change Commission, the scheme will not be sufficient in its… Audio
Southern Ocean acts as carbon sink - but for how long?
New Zealand scientists are getting closer to helping to solve one of the most important mysteries of global warming.
A giant carbon sink in the Southern Ocean is buying valuable time in the fight to… Audio
Why Northlanders are being asked to take photos of high tides
The citizen scientist project aims to help monitor the impact of sea level rise into the future.
Anger as climate removed from transport plan
"The 60s have called Simeon Brown and they want their transport plan back," a critic of the government's shake-up says. Audio
Climate change not a strategic priority for transport policy
Climate change is no longer a 'strategic priority' under the government's new draft policy statement on land transport.
This means that once in force, Waka Kotahi and other decision-makers would not… Audio
'The outlook for this century is nothing short of grim' - academic
Climate change has been high on the agenda at this week's Insurance Council conference .
Insurance Council discusses challenge of climate change
The Insurance Council has been meeting in Auckland this week to discuss the challenge of responding to climate change.
Speakers agreed that moving away from flood-prone areas is necessary to reduce… Audio
Why there's a plea to look after urban soil
A new report highlights its key role in natural drainage and for green spaces in cities.
SpaceX rocket successfully launches NZ-operated satellite mission
A long-awaited methane-hunting satellite is in orbit, and should start supplying a steady stream of information from June.
Fewer buying electric cars
New figures show fewer people are buying electric vehicles so far this year compared to 2023.
It's no surprise as the Clean Car discount has been scrapped, and from next month owners will also start… Audio
Bluecliffs erosion state of emergency extended another week
The mayor said the extension would allow more time to work on opening the river bar to change the flow away from homes.
Experts detect growing numbers affected by climate anxiety
For a small portion of the population it causes a level of worry so severe that it interferes with everyday life.
NZ samples added to shelves of remote global seed vault
Pasture seeds from New Zealand have just arrived in a doomsday mountain vault in Norway - safeguarding their survival into the future.
Complainant alleges more than 200 breaches of Clean Car Discount
Fifty-one car dealers are accused of wrongly advertising electric vehicles for sale after claiming the rebates themselves.
Majority of NZers see climate change as a personal concern
For many, climate change is a worrying phenomenon that warrants more political attention.
But for a small portion of the population, it causes a level of anxiety that interferes with their everyday… Audio
'We need to embrace ludicrous ideas' - A new strategy for climate change
Robot birds, flying bikes, and water-filtering sewer submarines are just a few of the 100-plus ideas industrial designer Steve Mushin thinks could transform our world. Audio
Signs found of worryingly fast Antarctic ice melt - NZ expedition
Scientists returning from a voyage into Antarctic waters say they found worrying evidence about how much ice has melted and how quickly.
Kowtow founder Gosia Piatek
Clothing label Kowtow has built a devoted following since its inception in Wellington back in 2006. Audio
