New ZealandCrisis? What crisis?When I hear the word "crisis" I immediately envisage people with arms out desperately calling for help.21 Dec 11:10 PM
New ZealandPM: Climate accord process must changeJohn Key says a binding agreement could be concluded at Mexico's climate change conference, but the negotiating process has to change.20 Dec 03:00 PM
WorldLate-night drama as veto threatenedThe Copenhagen agreement had been expected to commit countries to deep cuts in carbon emissions. In the end, it fell short.20 Dec 03:00 PM
Business<i>Anthony Doesburg:</i> Where rising tides are more than a future threatMany nations fear rising water levels, but the Netherlands already has practical experience.20 Dec 02:55 PM
New ZealandEleventh hour climate deal not enough - KeyA deal for rich countries to slash emissions by 80pc by 2050 "falls well short of expectations and aspirations", says NZ's Prime Minister. But Barack Obama hails the 'Copenhagen accord' as a "meaningful and unprecedented breakthrough".18 Dec 11:14 PM
New ZealandClimate deal 'meaningful, unprecedented' - ObamaThe US and four other countries, including China, reach a climate agreement to reduce and measure emissions reductions. But Barack Obama says a "fundamental deadlock in perspectives" exists with developing nations.18 Dec 10:33 PM
New ZealandNZ has 'great hope' for talks, Key tells CopenhagenPrime Minister John Key remains hopeful of a deal at Copenhagen but thinks if progress is to be made ambitions may need to lower.17 Dec 09:15 PM
New ZealandKey unlikely to use power to up emissions cuts targetJohn Key will enter climate talks tonight with the power to up NZ's 10-20 per cent target for emissions cuts, but he is very unlikely to use it.17 Dec 06:58 PM
Opinion'Yes we can' gives way to realities of power politicsBarack Obama has the worst poll rating for any American President since Truman at this stage in the presidency.17 Dec 03:00 PM
Opinion<i>Eloise Gibson:</i> Roadblocks on the way to heart of climate talksOvercrowding and security worries at the Copenhagen talks have seen observer numbers cut - prompting walk-outs and clashes with police.17 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandGovt puts $45m into emissions planA New Zealand-led initiative on cutting greenhouse gases has won widespread support.16 Dec 09:05 PM
New ZealandKey dumped from BBC Copenhagen debateJohn Key has been bumped at the last minute from a worldwide televised climate change debate - in favour of Australia's Kevin Rudd.16 Dec 07:30 PM
New ZealandNZ hopes to make splash with global planNew Zealand will unveil more details of its global alliance to cut greenhouse gases at a meeting in Copenhagen today.15 Dec 03:00 PM