New ZealandNiwa challenged over accuracy of dataThe state-owned weather and atmospheric research body is being taken to court over the accuracy of data used to calculate global warming.15 Aug 05:50 AM
New ZealandHelen Clark calls for UN reformFormer Prime Minister Helen Clark is calling for a major rethink about leading multilateral institutions including UN where she is No 3 in command.12 Aug 09:50 AM
Opinion<i>Tim Mackle:</i> Sustainability key to our growthDr Tim Mackle, chief executive of DairyNZ, warns of the challenges ahead for New Zealand dairying.25 Jul 04:00 PM
EnvironmentCanadian polar bears facing extinctionPolar bears in the Hudson Bay area of Canada are likely to die out in the next three decades.14 Jul 11:33 PM
WorldTuvalu facing uncertain futureThe tiny island nation of Tuvalu is struggling with a raft of issues, including rising sea levels and frequent storm surges.11 Jul 01:08 AM
EnergyFed-up public open to fuel changeNew ETS charges and images of the Gulf of Mexico oil rig catastrophe are giving impetus to the fledgling bio-fuels sector.04 Jul 04:00 PM
Cartoons<i>Cartoon</i>: Relax, blood-sucking vampires are all the rage at the moment...03 Jul 04:00 PM
TaxSmith tells meeting ETS a first stepNZ woke up this morning to a world where it will cost money to burn fossil fuels - effectively about $165 a year for the average family.30 Jun 08:08 PM
Economy<i>Mood of the Boardroom</i>: ETS claims early victimNZ aerosol maker Arandee has survived the global recession, but says the ETS is forcing it to move offshore.30 Jun 07:00 PM
OpinionBrian Fallow<i>Brian Fallow</i>: Winners and losers in ETS wealth shiftOver the next two and a half years the emissions trading scheme will effect a substantial transfer of wealth.23 Jun 04:00 PM