OpinionParis Agreement a major step forwardThe Paris Agreement lays out an important vision. The world is now formally committed to action on climate change.13 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovernment hail historic climate dealThe New Zealand Government has hailed a historic deal on climate change, saying it is "the first truly global agreement on climate change".13 Dec 12:19 AM
WorldClimate accord now likelyThe years-long quest for a universal pact to avert catastrophic climate change has neared the finish line with a draft agreement completed in Paris.12 Dec 10:26 PM
WorldHistoric Paris climate deal revealedThe world finally has a new accord on climate action, with the French presidency finally releasing the text in Paris.12 Dec 06:05 PM
BusinessWhat does a climate deal mean for Kiwi businesses?Details of a landmark climate deal are set to be published in the next few hours and Kiwi businesses are hoping the agreement is ambitious.12 Dec 07:10 AM
New ZealandGroser: I'll be gobsmacked if climate deal failsOutgoing Climate Change Issues Minister says he'll be "gob-smacked" if the COP21 climate talks fail to deliver a new accord.11 Dec 08:01 AM
OpinionDavid Hay: Toward a cooler AucklandI have a proposal for Auckland to become a coal-free zone, writes David Hay. Holding climate change to two degrees or less means the world has to stop burning fossil fuels,11 Dec 01:04 AM
OpinionRachael Le Mesurier: Climate talks a step on the journey - not the end of the roadParis is a significant milestone, yes, but it is not the sum total of the world's response. Every day more people are making changes to reduce their impact on the climate, writes Rachael Le Mesurier.11 Dec 12:31 AM
New ZealandBig Read: Kiwis weigh in on climate changeThe world is now on the brink of a landmark new climate deal, as the COP21 UN climate talks in Paris near a climax.10 Dec 10:41 PM
WorldPermafrost puts heat on climate targetsTensions in Paris are rising as countries race to resolve differences and forge an agreement to avoid the worst consequences of climate change.10 Dec 08:30 PM
New ZealandClimate of Hope: Q&A with Dr Daniel PriceScience reporter Jamie Morton speaks with Canterbury University researcher Dr Daniel Price.10 Dec 08:28 PM
Business5 things climate scientists disagree onNot every aspect of climate science is completely resolved, and here are five questions that are guaranteed to get the experts going.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandClimate of Hope: Q&A with Veronika MedunaThe Herald's science reporter, Jamie Morton speaks with science writer and RNZ producer Veronika Meduna.09 Dec 09:41 PM
BusinessThe ABCs of the Paris climate talksHerald science reporter Jamie Morton explains the ABCs of the COP21 conference.09 Dec 08:24 PM
WorldAnatomy of a climate change summitWhat happens when you bring together close to 200 nations for one of the most pivotal summits in history? Organised chaos.09 Dec 01:28 AM
New ZealandNZ slammed again over climate actionTwo international reports have slated New Zealand's climate change efforts as UN negotiations in Paris ramp up in their final week.09 Dec 12:48 AM
OpinionFran O'SullivanCollins not the one to watch - it's PaulaCOMMENT: She doesn't have Tim Groser's intellectual subtlety and flair but Paula Bennett does have a strong opportunistic streak, writes Fran O'Sullivan.08 Dec 08:32 PM
BusinessOptimism for climate accordThere's growing optimism in Paris over reaching a landmark agreement to spare future generations the worst impacts of climate change.08 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionGareth Morgan: Key boasts while our emissions credibility burnsJohn Key has responded to more than 35,000 climate action marchers by smugly claiming that because 80 per cent of our electricity comes from renewable sources, we're respectable.07 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPacific must stand unitedTuvalu has issued a stern warning to its Pacific Island neighbours, urging countries not to do deals outside of the like-minded group at major climate talks in Paris.06 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldAussies back 1.5C limitAustralia would support a UN review of restricting global warming to 1.5C, despite holding firm on a less ambitious goal.05 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandClimate of Hope: Q&A with Professor Dave FrameWith the UN climate talks under way in Paris, the Herald talks to Professor Dave Frame, of Victoria University's Climate Change Research Institute, about mitigation and reduction policy.04 Dec 01:42 AM
New ZealandAnglers keep a line on black marlinCurrents are shifting, temperatures are climbing and the availability and dynamics of nutrient upwelling is changing.03 Dec 04:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Tax breaks for oil companies not good lookAs the Prime Minister said, "It makes no sense to be calling for emissions restrictions on one hand while subsidising emissions on the other."03 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandClimate of Hope: Q&A with Paul YoungJamie talks to Paul Young of youth advocacy group Generation Zero about what climate change means for our young people.03 Dec 12:24 AM
OpinionSam Judd: Embarrassed in Paris? Get on your bike!New Zealand has picked up the embarrassing honour of being named the most regressive country at the Paris climate change talks, writes Sam Judd.02 Dec 08:54 PM
OpinionFlorence Reynolds: Peaceful protest destined to fail"I write this from my inner city Parisian hostel, nose still stinging from tear gas, sirens drowning out the background traffic noise."02 Dec 08:30 PM
WorldWarming a poser for AussiesKiribati believes Australia is struggling with its position on climate change, preventing the nation from going into bat for its Pacific neighbours at major climate talks in Paris.02 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandGreen Party accuse PM of hypocrisyMr Hughes cited Climate Action Network which said National had increased subsides to the oil, coal, and gas industries sevenfold since it was elected in 2008.01 Dec 06:33 PM
