World'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight, a year into Trump termThe Bulletin set the clock to 85 seconds to midnight, the closest ever.27 Jan 05:03 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseAdam Pearse: Christopher Luxon in a crisis and the question he’s yet to answerOPINION: Luxon's predecessors in Key and Ardern were skilled in handling a crisis.26 Jan 04:50 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessChina wins as Trump cedes leadership of the global economyNew York Times: China now pitches itself as the steady defender of global trade rules.25 Jan 10:00 PM
WorldMajor winter storm pounds US from south to northeastAt least 20 states and Washington have declared emergencies as snow falls.25 Jan 06:17 PM
OpinionTrump’s Greenland grab is part of a new space race – and the stakes are getting higherUS control of more Greenland sites could tilt global space surveillance power.24 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandYoung family grateful for caravan lifeline after slip destroys homeDani Stewart and Bailey Anderson have practically lost every possession they own after a landslide destroyed their Pāpāmoa house on January 22, 2026. Video / Michael CraigWatch24 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Mark Mitchell has shown once again he is a leader for a crisis OPINION: Wellington political careerists should stay out of Auckland affairs.23 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrime Minister met by climate protesters after arriving in ThamesPrime Minister Christoper Luxon was met by climate protesters after arriving in Thames this morning. Video / Gaysorn ThavatWatch22 Jan 10:06 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPenny Tucker: You are not going to incentivise anyone to build 2 million houses all over AucklandOPINION: Transport, design and infrastructure matter just as much as housing numbers.22 Jan 05:00 PM
OpinionKevin Trenberth: NZ is again being soaked this summer – record ocean heat helps explain itOPINION: More than 90% of Earth's excess heat is now being absorbed by the oceans.21 Jan 11:55 PM
WorldPakistan smog crisis: Citizens deploy DIY air monitors and sue statePakistan ranked third most-polluted globally in 2024, World Bank data shows.21 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorPoliticians need to see what patients must sit throughOPINION: A reader reckons it's time our leaders experienced hospital wait times 21 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldAre global shark attacks on the rise, and where do most cases occur?After a number of attacks in Australia, we look at the data across the globe.20 Jan 10:00 PM
WorldPenguins bring forward breeding season as Antarctica warmsScientists observed nesting zones between 2012 and 2022 using time-lapse cameras.20 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldTrump claims he needs Greenland for his Golden Dome. Here’s why he doesn’tPituffik Space Base in Greenland is the US military’s northernmost outpost.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCats kill millions of birds a year in New ZealandFeral and domestic cats are estimated to kill 100 million birds every year here.19 Jan 12:56 AM
New ZealandJones moves to cut bycatch fees for deepwater boats as seas warm and stocks shiftWarming seas are pushing snapper and kingfish offshore, increasing bycatch, Jones says.15 Jan 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesCommon sense or overkill? Climate rules loosened by more than expectedThe minister suggested a more moderate weakening of climate disclosure rules.14 Jan 08:00 PM
WorldPlanet's temperature: 2025 was third hottest year on record, EU, US experts saySome 770 million people lived through record annual heat where they are.14 Jan 05:25 AM
WorldWildfires spread to 15,000ha in Argentine PatagoniaMore than 500 firefighters and support staff are battling the blazes in Argentina.12 Jan 03:22 AM
WorldHeavy wind, rain, snow to batter EuropeStorm Goretti will enter Europe with 160km/h winds and heavy snow.08 Jan 06:58 PM
New ZealandProfessor urges probe into $30m MethaneSAT missionDocuments suggest conflicting information was provided to the minister and the media. 08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandJanuary temperature records could fall as hot spell forecastFire and Emergency says people cause 97% of wildfires in Aotearoa.08 Jan 07:04 AM
WorldAustralia heatwave stokes risk of catastrophic bushfiresHomes in the worst hit zones are not built to withstand these conditions, fire chief says.08 Jan 02:30 AM
New Zealand2025 climate summary: Hottest places around NZ revealedFour of the five warmest years have occurred since 2021 as the climate heats.07 Jan 10:49 PM
WorldJFK's granddaughter dies at 35 after rare cancer diagnosisThe climate writer criticised her cousin Robert F Kennedy jnr for his vaccine opposition.30 Dec 08:37 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe very hungry microbes that could, just maybe, cool the planetNew York Times: Could these methane-eating bacteria help slow climate change?28 Dec 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldClimate change is stressing Italy’s cows, and coming for your burrataNYT: Extreme heat causes cows to produce less milk. This is a problem for cheese-lovers.27 Dec 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: The biggest money lessons I've learned in 2025OPINION: Climate risk, insurance refusals and AI changed how we think about money, homes.27 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldCurious reindeer and hungry polar bears: Warming is upending an Arctic islandNew York Times: Polar bears forced ashore by climate change are hunting reindeer.23 Dec 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldThese chocolatiers found a delicious way to help the AmazonNew York Times: New generation of craft chocolate makers creating bars with "identity".22 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandThey want 13 people at their bach for Christmas, but toilet flushing's restrictedRegular showers, laundry, dishwashers, and constant toilet flushing are off the table.20 Dec 08:27 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWill Goodwin: The clean energy race is on – can NZ keep up?OPINION: NZ must lift renewable capacity by about 50% by 2030 to hit net zero.20 Dec 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTrump, fascism, free speech and the climate: The Steven Pinker interview Things are getting better, although they're also getting worse.19 Dec 07:03 PM