Climate
PM hails $2b BlackRock climate investment fund for renewable energy
A "first-of-its-kind" $2 billion climate infrastructure fund has been announced by the government.
Government refers wind and solar projects for fast-track consenting
Wind farm projects in Southland, south of Auckland and Manawatū are being fast-tracked through consenting, the government has announced.
'One of the most extreme events the world has ever seen'
Scientists are in disbelief as temperatures hit 37C in parts of South America - up to 20C higher than the normal for this time of the year.
How do market based carbon pricing schemes work around the world?
New Zealand's carbon pricing system, the Emissions Trading Scheme, is a central tool in the country's climate change policy. Industries covered by the ETS must give the government a carbon unit for… Audio
NIWA on July's record-breaking heatwaves
July saw global temperature records broken as heatwaves swept across Europe, North Africa, North America and Asia.
July 6 was the hottest day ever, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service… Audio
Analysis: How does road building affect the climate?
National Party leader Christopher Luxon has rejected any climate criticism his party has received over its transport policy.
National wants to spend about $25 billion dollars to build a suite of… Audio
AirNZ to trial electric or hydrogen aircraft to lower emissions
It's a pilot, but not the kind Air New Zealand's used to. The national carrier's looking to trial low emissions aircraft to move freight starting in 2026. And it's looking for two airports to be part… Video, Audio
How climate change is affecting young people in Aotearoa
A study is being conducted to survey how the extreme weather events that have struck parts of the North Island this year have impacted young people. 'Growing Up in New Zealand' Associate Professor… Audio
Waka Kotahi should focus more on transport, less on climate - Luxon
National's leader Christopher Luxon has rejected climate criticisms over his transport policy, but says the transport agency should focus on convenience of movement. Audio
Devastating floods hit China
Devastating floods have killed at least 20 people in China.
Morning Report producer Zoe Cartwright spoke to our China correspondent Andrew Wood overnight - and he says other parts of the country are… Audio
Rainfall worsens erosion in Northland
Record-breaking rainfall in Northland is worsening the region's long-standing erosion problem. Sediment is smothering stream beds and estuaries and causing dramatic effects on fish, aquatic plants and… Audio
Marama Davidson on National's transport policy
Time now for our regular catch-up with the Green Party - and this week National's launched its transport policy, which includes several big roading projects. There are some public transport ideas in… Audio
Two dead as Beijing battered by widespread flooding
At least 31,000 people in China's capital have been forced to flee their homes, while subway stations have been closed.
Antarctic sea ice fails to freeze
An area of sea ice nearly as large as Argentina has failed to freeze in Antarctica this year, sparking concerns among scientists.
Records that trace the quantities of sea ice on the continent go back… Audio
Fuel prices look to rise again one month after fuel excise duty cut ended
It has been four weeks since the fuel tax excise duty cut came to an end, and fuel prices have been relatively stable - but be warned, they are expected to climb again.
Prof Peter Ditlevsen: crucial ocean current system heading for collapse
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Current (AMOC) is part of a conveyor belt of currents that circulate water around the world, regulating weather and sea level. Professor Peter Ditlevsen from… Audio, Gallery
Victoria bans gas to new homes from 2024 in push to cut emissions
The Australian state of Victoria will ban natural gas connections to new homes from next year as part of a plan to cut emissions and lower energy bills, the state climate action minister said on…
July 2023 set to be world's hottest month on record
July 2023 is set to upend previous heat benchmarks, UN Secretary-general Antonio Guterres said after scientists said it was on track to be the world's hottest month on record.
Mould thriving as Auckland's relentless wet weather continues
Mould removal companies are being kept busy, handling double the number of calls this year to treat mouldy houses.
Forestry sector pleased by ETS changes, but not confident
A reset of the Emissions Trading Scheme is a step in the right direction, but not enough to restore confidence in the forestry sector, the Forest Owners Association says.
