OpinionAndrew Hammond: Tide turning on climate changeThe Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has released the most comprehensive ever study on global warming, prepared by more than 200 scientists over two years.30 Sep 04:30 PM
New ZealandClimate report 'a wake-up call'A damning international report on mankind's role in climate change should be a wake-up call for urgent action, New Zealand environmentalists say.30 Sep 12:29 AM
WorldSunpower plan to cut gasesTwo of Britain's leading scientists have urged the setting up of a world programme to generate solar electricity that is cheaper than fossil fuel power by 2025.29 Sep 04:30 PM
New ZealandGrim message on climate changeScientists are now almost certain that mankind's carbon emissions are warming up the planet.27 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandWant to know state of the planet? Count penguinsAs key indicators of climate change, penguins serve a crucial role for scientists examining what fluctuations in the white continent mean for the rest of the world.27 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandGales set to lash North IslandGales of up to 100km/h are set to lash the North Island this weekend after a brief respite from this week's heavy rain and gales.27 Sep 12:01 AM
BusinessUV technology that enhances plants cultivates investor supportThere's a certain circularity in the story of horticultural lighting solutions start-up Biolumic.25 Sep 05:30 PM
WorldStark climate change warning dueScientists will this week issue their starkest warning yet about the mounting dangers of global warming.22 Sep 05:30 PM
WorldUN official: World failing over climate changeInternational leaders are failing in their fight against global warming, one of the United Nations' top climate officials has said.18 Sep 12:19 AM
OpinionTim Mulgan: Survival prospects for future people now a bit of a lotteryMy obligation not to harm existing people seems urgent and non-negotiable, but the harm I might be inflicting on future people is easy to ignore.15 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandIslanders reject abandoning homelandsRelocation is a dirty word at the Pacific Islands Forum.05 Sep 07:24 PM
New ZealandTiny state big on shark protectionAn hour before the Pacific Islands Forum's opening feast, hundreds of shark fins were hauled out for display.04 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandNZ commits $5m to low-lying countriesNew Zealand has committed $5 million to low-lying countries that are vulnerable to water shortages.03 Sep 09:40 PM
New ZealandSinking islands call for NZ actionA tiny Pacific island state that is being submerged by rising oceans will tell New Zealand that it is not disposable.02 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionConnie Hedegaard: Promoting a climate for changeThe Pacific region is on the front line of climate change. Its low-lying islands risk being swamped by rising sea levels and their inhabitants forced to emigrate.01 Sep 05:30 PM
WorldAll eyes on pivotal voyageFor a ship on a mission of worldwide importance, the Yong Sheng is a distinctly unimpressive sight.18 Aug 05:30 PM
BusinessSoft emissions target might riseThe Government has adopted a soft unilateral target for reducing carbon emissions by 2020, but Climate Change Minister Tim Groser said a future Government might lift it, should progress towards an international agreement post-2020 warrant it.17 Aug 12:07 AM
WorldEnvironment could be the sleeperWhile Australia's election debate continues to whirl around the economy, there is a sleeper in the campaign.13 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandRange of climate records broken - reportA major US report held as the world's most authorative annual climate check has shown a range of records were broken last year - and mostly for the wrong reasons.06 Aug 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Urgent need' for climate change dataMore work is needed to better understand how climate change will affect New Zealand at a regional level, a new report says.01 Aug 04:23 AM
