Banking and financeCommerce Commission dismisses farmers' complaint against banksCompetition watchdog says Net-Zero Banking Alliance isn't anti-competitive. 21 Jul 04:29 AM
WorldICJ to deliver landmark climate rulingThe UN court's opinion could unify laws and impact global climate policies.21 Jul 04:03 AM
WorldOver 1m sign petition against French law allowing bee-toxic pesticideOver a million people signed a petition against the 'Duplomb law' in France.20 Jul 09:33 PM
New Zealand'PR stunt': Opposition slams Govt's $6b infrastructure announcementChristopher Luxon defends mega construction plan amid Opposition backlash.20 Jul 08:50 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatt Whineray: Govt can't be de facto insurer of property after weather eventsOPINION: Current ad hoc buyout policies have led to inconsistent outcomes for communities.20 Jul 06:00 PM
World54 people killed in 24 hours of heavy monsoon rain in PakistanTorrential rains caused urban flooding, house collapses in Punjab province.17 Jul 11:25 PM
New Zealand'A billion-dollar question': Future of housing buyouts uncertainRecent extreme weather is prompting a rethink of housing protections.17 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldData tool to help build resilience to extreme storms put on holdIt would have projected how climate change could affect rainfall frequency and intensity.16 Jul 10:57 PM
New ZealandThe regions most at risk from billions in future flood damagesAlmost 220,000 homes worth $180b are in flood zones.16 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandHow $2.15m home became worth just $50k; plan for flood-damaged properties revealedOne storm-damaged house has fallen in value from $2.15 million to $50,000.15 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldLandmark Australian climate court case lostThe islands are threatened by seas rising much faster than the global average.15 Jul 06:55 AM
WorldMost of England facing hosepipe ban as the big dry bitesTelegraph: It's the driest first six months of the year in England since 1976.14 Jul 11:02 PM
New ZealandForestry leader says Tasman hit by growing trees – not slash Locals across Tasman say the flood damage has been worsened by forestry slash.14 Jul 10:35 PM
New ZealandNZ's $32m satellite mission unresponsive, Space Minister silentJudith Collins won't comment on the satellite mission issues.14 Jul 09:14 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderHow an RNZ story about this city's weather went to two media watchdogs - with different outcomesMedia Council says original headline was an 'exaggeration'.14 Jul 06:47 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldDispatch: When it’s this hot, ‘we are enduring, not living’NY Times: Temperatures stay high at night, depriving the body of the chance to cool down.13 Jul 07:00 PM
WorldBull sharks keep warming to Sydney's watersThey stay an average of 15 days longer off Sydney in summer than they did in 2009.11 Jul 02:29 AM
WorldThe best flood warning systems? Here’s what works to save livesIt’s extremely difficult to anticipate exactly where a flood will strike, experts say. 10 Jul 09:51 PM
New ZealandTasman farm 'looks more like a riverbed' after floodingThe stopbank-bursting Motueka River flattened 50 hectares of Dion McGaveston's farm.10 Jul 03:00 AM
WorldWhat long Covid can teach us about future pandemicsAfter the 1918 flu pandemic, people also complained of feeling lethargic, memory problems.10 Jul 12:44 AM
New Zealand'Morally bankrupt': Expert slams proposal to end climate buy-outs'You are on your own': Phasing out support for climate adaptation slammed.09 Jul 11:39 PM
New ZealandEnd buy-outs for climate change, expert group tells governmentA panel of experts has recommended the government phase out buy-outs for homeowners whose properties are damaged by extreme weather events.Watch09 Jul 07:06 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Hills: More housing is not just about the CRL but also floodsOPINION: The City Rail Link will open next year and transform Auckland's travel network.09 Jul 06:00 PM
World Study: Climate change made European heatwave up to 4C hotter'Most heat-related deaths occur in homes and hospitals out of public view.'09 Jul 05:07 AM
WorldSouthern France wildfire shuts down Marseille airport, halts trainsFires forced the evacuation of 400 people, with 63 houses damaged.08 Jul 11:52 PM
WorldTexas disaster adds to US flood costs since 1980 that exceed $330bThe Texas floods last week killed over 100 people and dozens more are missing.08 Jul 11:02 PM
WorldLondoners could soon face water limits due to dry weatherWater usage has spiked with demand in Swindon, Oxfordshire above 2022 drought levels. 08 Jul 09:48 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: When the centre cannot hold - the stark future for Labour OPINION: Voters are fed up and populism is sweeping the world, but Labour can benefit. 08 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Unprecedented' changes around Antarctic have implications for NZSea ice around Antarctica is in 'terminal decline', say scientists.08 Jul 04:55 AM
WorldWatch: House floats down river in Texas flash floodVideo shows a whole house floating down the river during the deadly floods.08 Jul 01:41 AM
WorldTexas flash flood toll passes 100, including 27 at summer campForecasters have warned of more flooding as rain falls on already saturated ground.08 Jul 12:10 AM
Herald NOWYouth camp confirms 27 dead in Texas floodRescuers in Texas continue the search for dozens of missing people, including children, swept away by flash floods that killed more than 80 people. Video / Herald NOWWatch07 Jul 07:11 PM
World68 confirmed dead as Texas flash floods hit county, including riverside summer campThe Guadalupe River surged by 8m, reaching treetops and cabin roofs.06 Jul 06:14 PM
New ZealandInsurers back using Takapuna golf course for flood preventionAuckland may convert half of Takapuna Golf Course into a flood catchment.04 Jul 11:11 PM
