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Forestry groups welcome ETS reset

Optimism about Govt's approach to stabilising the market, NZ Institute of Forestry says.

Opinion: Some NZ homes are becoming uninsurable due to natural disasters

OPINION: There’s no general requirement in NZ that insurers cover anyone’s home.

Govt says petrol will only rise 3c a litre as it moves to raise carbon price

The Government is slashing the number of tonnes of planet-heating emissions for sale.

Insurance premium hikes to keep surpassing the inflation rate - Suncorp CEO

The insurer expects a jump in reinsurance costs post-Cyclone Gabrielle to moderate.

Letters: Act's alternative reality, tighter monitoring of gun owners to prevent crimes

OPINION: 'The vast majority of guns in New Zealand are not essential for legitimate use.'

Trump says Harris will be easier to beat than Biden

But some polls show Harris edging ahead in the election race.

Auckland floods: Council offers buyout to homeowner $180k under CV

Couple describe offer as 'bewildering' but council insists process is fair.

Alis Bouma: Finding alternatives to cars and capitalism

'I don’t want to be living in a world where I’m driving to work for the rest of my life.'

NZ Steel makes 1.3m tonnes of emissions, claims 1.8m tonnes of free credits

Government's $359m carbon credit giveaway sparks climate target concerns.

‘Forest Maker’ calls on Kiwi farmers to plant more trees: ‘You will gain so much’

'Instead of impacting your wallet, in the long run it's going to end up benefiting you.'

Opinion: Nations, corporations leading us into an unsustainable future – Dr Daniel Hikuroa

OPINION: Māori are responsible for ensuring the viability of land and resources.

Climate change: 80% of Kiwis against development in risky areas

A major new poll has delivered a clear call to the Government.

Opinion: Waste and recycling sector is not a cash cow

OPINION: Our country will generate more waste, recycle less, and emit more.

Simon Wilson: Climate lessons from the Titanic

OPINION: Titanic is back, with lessons about billionaires and climate change.

Climate chief rubbishes claims farmers need to wait for tech

'There are already known practices in agriculture that can reduce GHG emissions.'

Opinion: Science needed to solve milky-fleshed snapper syndrome

OPINION: Let’s face it - nobody wants to be catching sick fish.

Explained: The weird polar heatwave putting extra chill in NZ’s winter

What’s going on down at the South Pole?

Carbon dioxide levels reach another new record in Wellington

Wellington is showing some of the highest levels of CO2 recorded in New Zealand.