CompaniesRocket Lab, Sophie Moloney, Carmel Fisher win big at the Deloitte Top 200 AwardsPlus: NZME's Fran O'Sullivan honoured for her services to the awards.04 Dec 09:30 AM
New ZealandGovt rejects all of Climate Change Commission's emissions target recommendationsA tougher 2050 net-negative goal for carbon dioxide has been rejected.04 Dec 01:35 AM
New ZealandFinal ETS auction of the year fails to sell a single carbon unit2025 is the second calendar year in which all four quarterly ETS auctions have failed.03 Dec 09:44 PM
WorldFrustration in Indonesia as flood survivors await aidThe recent floods and landslides across four Asian countries have killed more than 1500.03 Dec 07:25 PM
EnergyLNG import terminal plan a costly mistake, energy and environmental groups warn GovtThe open letter warns an LNG terminal could cost taxpayers hundreds of millions.03 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldAsia floods death toll tops 1160 as troops aid survivorsWHO is sending rapid response teams and medical supplies into the region.01 Dec 05:29 PM
WorldThe newest farmhands are tiny and pink and love devouring a potent pollutantMicrobes at a California dairy farm cut effluent storage pond methane by more than 85%.01 Dec 05:00 PM
WorldClimate change, ageing farmers endanger Japan’s ‘Rolls-Royce of pearls’Akoya pearl industry hit as seas warm and younger generations move to the city.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHerne Bay and central Auckland beaches hit by sewage overflows after stormsThirteen central Auckland beaches are black flagged after sewage overflows.01 Dec 06:51 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Monday December 1, 2025Afternoon Headlines | Government faces speculation over climate change commitments, plans to move homeless from cities | Monday December 1, 2025 Video / NZ HeraldWatch01 Dec 12:51 AM
WorldIndonesia, Thailand and Malaysia floods leave more than 400 deadMore than 270 people are still missing in Indonesia's Sumatra region.29 Nov 11:59 PM
WorldMonsoon floods in Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia leave more than 300 deadIn West Sumatra, at least 174 are dead and nearly 80 more people are missing.29 Nov 02:10 AM
OpinionFarming on the frontline of climate and cyber riskOPINION: For agribusinesses, cyber risk isn’t just about stolen data.28 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldRising toll in Indonesia floods as rescuers battle to reach isolated Sumatra villagesCyclone Senyar could bring more extreme weather to Indonesia this week.27 Nov 06:57 AM
WorldResidents cut off as floods swamp southern ThailandAn aircraft carrier and helicopters are rescuing stranded residents.26 Nov 08:07 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Cop30 – Balance or blah, blah, blah?OPINION: From the outside, it's difficult to see how 56,000 people could make progress.26 Nov 02:01 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessRuminant Biotech raises $17m for cow pill that will slash methane emissionsGovt is pulling back on methane reduction targets, but founder has a cunning plan.25 Nov 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The virtuous, calamitous reality of Western civilisation OPINION: A recent Herald column celebrated the virtues of the West. Here's a response. 25 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldWhy the new UN deal shows how far the world has drifted from Paris climate goalsThe deal calls for tripling climate funding for poorer nations by 2035.23 Nov 06:59 PM
WorldCyclone Fina leaves trail of damage across Northern TerritoryIt swept in on Saturday night between Darwin and the sparsely populated Tiwi Islands.23 Nov 06:23 PM
WorldVietnam floods kill 90 as heavy rain and landslides devastate provincesMore than 60 of the 90 deaths were in the mountainous Dak Lak province.23 Nov 05:41 PM
WorldVietnam floods leave 55 dead as rescuers race to find missingMore than a million homes initially lost power as flooding swept six provinces.22 Nov 07:36 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Climate risk is a boardroom issue, not a political oneProtecting nature is protecting New Zealand’s economy, Buckley warns.21 Nov 11:00 PM
Politics‘Left with no choice’: Ngāi Tahu takes Govt to court over conservation law changesIwi leader says legal action is 'not a step we take lightly'.21 Nov 11:00 PM
Sustainable business & financeWearable device aims to slash cow emissionsThe Amua device could cut cow nitrous oxide emissions by up to 95%.21 Nov 07:45 AM
WorldHomes underwater, cities cut off: Inside Vietnam's deadly floodsMore than 52,000 homes were flooded and 62,000 residents forced to evacuate.20 Nov 06:26 PM
WorldFloods kill at least 16 as rescuers pull people from rooftops in VietnamMore than 43,000 homes were submerged as rivers burst past historic highs.20 Nov 06:29 AM
PoliticsWarning to politicians after National MP ‘genuinely distressed’ by comments about his childrenBut the National MP's complaint was initially dismissed and he was told to sit down.19 Nov 11:06 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFraser Whineray: Keep renewable electricity targets if you hate the planet and the poorOpinion: Why chasing 100% renewable electricity makes little sense.19 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDeborah Russell: Govt can’t claim climate commitment while cutting key policiesCritics say the Government’s new targets weaken the country’s climate stance.19 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSustainable business & financeMainfreight powers up with 10MW solar push Mainfreight will generate 10MW of solar power in FY25 as capacity grows.19 Nov 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon Watts: Stronger economy, lower emissions: Minister outlines COP goalsOpinion: New Zealand has committed $400m over four years to cut on-farm emissions.19 Nov 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSustainable business & financeGreen finance meets 'woke banking' debateThe ‘woke banking’ bill review is due before Parliament on November 21.18 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandNZ slips to 44th in global climate index after policy backslidesNew Zealand has dropped three spots to 44th in a global climate ranking.18 Nov 09:05 PM
