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Rubbish is sucked out of the city with the force of half a million household vacuums.
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US to loosen limits on greenhouse gas emissions by power plants
The move would increase US emissions that contribute to climate change.
Ireland’s peatlands being mapped to help cut emissions
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Why Spain's flood response failure is under a criminal probe
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'Attenborough would be mortified': Six tonnes of coral bycatch off Christchurch
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Te Pāti Māori attack Greta Thunberg’s ‘abduction’, Israel says she’s safe
Israeli forces intercepted ship destined to deliver aid to Gaza.
'Poorly designed': NZ challenges EU deforestation rules
"New Zealand does not have a deforestation issue," Trade Minister Todd McClay says.
Opinion: A teen's view on living with the impacts of climate change
Rising tides are swallowing our islands, forcing families to move inland.
Opinion: Foreign aid isn’t just about survival today, it's about hope for tomorrow
Wealthy countries are cutting aid, putting children in life-threatening situations.
Nigeria floods leave more than 150 dead and more missing
Many people are unaccounted for after floods in Mokwa, Nigeria.
Inside Nigeria's deadly floods: A community's struggle to find the missing
Flooding in Mokwa has collapsed buildings and submerged roads.
Auckland Airport says regional airfield upgrade could allow for more local jet flights
Extreme weather events and possible jet upgrades influence a $147m project.
Glacier collapse devastates Swiss village, one person missing
Evacuated residents are safe, but a 64-year-old man is still missing.
‘No sign of respite’: Climate report warns of economic, environmental impact
Climate experts say relying on fossil fuels in 2025 is 'total lunacy'.
Editorial: If freezing works close, rural towns die. We need a plan to save them
OPINION: The shape of traditional sheep and beef country has changed over the past decade.
NSW's relentless rain has led to record-breaking emergency
About 16,000 people will remain isolated by flooding until at least Thursday.
Prince William and Princess Kate land huge Time Magazine award
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Marty Verry: Green building pledge could trigger $1.5b of investment
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Napier councillor Richard McGrath running for mayor, says city is prioritising 'nice-to-haves'
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Kiwi selected to help choose new Archbishop of Canterbury
Isaac Beach has been selected to help choose the next Archbishop of Canterbury
NZX chief sees rising interest as Govt eases capital market rules
The NZ capital market faces challenges, but NZX says reform will bring improvements.
Hawke's Bay's climate future revealed
The first climate change assessment report for Hawke's Bay has been released.
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Three-year flood map legal dispute ends in 'win' for landowners
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Fonterra powers ahead with new electrode boiler at Edendale site
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