Audrey Young: Reshuffle gives Bridges a chance to right a wrong
COMMENT: Many saw move from climate change to agriculture as a demotion. They were wrong.
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Agriculture Minister calls for debate on genetic engineering
It's time for a "sensible, mature conversation", he says.
DairyNZ: Methane target not achievable
DairyNZ says an unrealistic methane target is setting farmers up to fail.
New-wave research: $11.5m mega-project to shed light on NZ's changing oceans
An $11.5m project will take a closer look at NZ's vast and fast-changing marine estate.
Rebecca Howard: What's the cost to dairy of going green?
COMMENT: Fonterra, Synlait and A2 Milk face various cost impacts.
Dutch company's methane blocker hits NZ roadblock
Dutch company says it's hit a roadblock trying to get its methane inhibitor to NZ farmers.
Zero Carbon bill would significantly dig into farmer profits, MPs told
DairyNZ say the Zero Carbon bill would slash dairy farmers' profits by up to 40 per cent.
Cr John Vujcich: All emitters must be treated equally
Realistic targets and aspirations must be applied consistently across all emitters.
Winston Peters: 'I haven't let anyone shaft the farmers'
Winston Peters on why saying "Choina" isn't as bad as the Greens ad targeting Bridges.
Comment: Biggest threat to our climate is not the cows
Agreement on farm-gate analysis will reward individual effort.
Adele Fitzpatrick: Native trees have key role in climate action
COMMENT: Keep native trees at the front of mind in responding to climate change.
Climate Voices: 15 Kiwis' hopes and fears in a warming world
Fifteen Kiwis, in their own words, voice their hopes and fears for a warming world.
Govt needs to look at genetic modification: Shaw
But the Climate Change Minister says any decisions have to be "incredibly careful".
Fonterra winds back coal use 11 years ahead of schedule
Fonterra says it will stop installing new coal boilers as of today.
Where to now for the climate change deal with farmers?
Comment: It's time to find a balance between both extremes in a divisive issue.
Emissions standoff lift a positive step, say farmers
Hawke's Bay farmers pleased greenhouse gas discussions a step in the right direction.
Let farmers take 'landscape approach' to greenhouse gases - Simon Upton
PCE Simon Upton warns against planting huge forests to mitigate carbon dioxide
Climate change's 'thermal squeeze' hurting our birds
A "thermal squeeze" is driving threatened birds to higher, colder pockets of NZ's forests.
Nanogirl: Scientists confident well-bred cows won't burp
COMMENT: The secret to reducing climate change could be through breeding less burpy cows.
Gas-guzzlers face $3000 fee; discounts for electric cars
It also wants to charge a fee on imported vehicles with higher greenhouse gas emissions.
Sir Rob Fenwick: Auckland needs regional composting plant now
COMMENT: Urban dwellers can do so much more for the well-being of our soil.
Whangārei District Council wants zero carbon target brought forward 20 years
"Only positive radical action will do": Extinction Rebellion Whangārei's plea to meeting.
'Brainwashed': Councillor slams climate crisis declarations
The comments come as the Bay of Plenty considers declaring a climate change emergency.
It's not just Titirangi: Rat infestation doubles across NZ
Expert reveals there is a huge explosion in rat numbers in both forests and urban areas.
Simon Bridges' plan for rural New Zealand
Labour shortages are so bad that some food is left rotting says Simon Bridges.
Your weather: Showers today but mild winter forecast
It may be wet today but winter is set to be warm and dry.
Kai Iwi streams top of councillor's agenda
Coastal streams, planting and flood protection major matters for regional council
National to support Zero Carbon bill despite 'serious concerns'
National Leader Simon Bridges said the party will support the Zero Carbon bill.
Farmers to work harder to reduce methane
Farmers expected to shoulder disproportionate climate change burden - Cranstone says
Rachel Stewart: Earth is heating up and activism will too
COMMENT: The environmental movement, like every other movement, is changing dramatically.
DoC: Forest 'mega-mast' may spell local extinctions
Pest plagues are feared with biggest beech forest seeding event in nearly half a century.
Shaw snubs two-tier ETS
James Shaw has snubbed recommendations for two separate Emissions Trading Schemes.
Second-hottest March another sign of climate change
NZ's second-equal hottest March another clear sign of climate change, scientists say.