'Fight of our lives': Climate scientist ‘optimistic and pessimistic’ about future
James Renwick's new book delivers "future forecast" for NZ, but there's time to change it.
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Inside the days of chaos as officials ‘struggled to get their heads above water’ after Auckland floods
Documents show the view from Wellington as NZ's biggest city was drenched in January.
Finn Williams: I was a climate hypocrite. Here's what I did about it
Comment: I’ve been a car guy since my nana gave me a VHS tape with an episode of Top Gear.
'Really quite sick': Earth is in danger zone in all ecological ways
Earth has been pushed into 'the danger zone' for the wellbeing of people living on it.
Govt considering fertiliser tax as time to price emissions runs low
It comes as time runs out on pricing scheme, Govt looks to other funding options.
Penetaui Kleskovic: Māori climate heating up over ETS
Opinion: 'It is almost as if commercial analysis is a swear word.'
Shane Te Pou: (Almost) shot dead in Bourbon Street
People are too quick to accept political inaction on gun violence and climate crisis.
Climate advocates march to Parliament
Around 1000 campaigners gathered in Civic Square before marching to Parliament.
'Hypocrisy': Environment Ministry boss flies to Wellington once a week
The ministry has come under fire again for its air travel emissions.
How worsening marine heatwaves are disturbing NZ’s largest animal
Marine heatwaves have been affecting the feeding and breeding of our resident blue whales.
Monster avalanche triggered by extreme deluge raises new climate change questions
An extreme winter storm at Mt Cook triggered one of NZ's largest avalanches in decades.
Fonterra: $100m in carbon credit costs could help pay for clean energy
Fonterra says it will be a decade before it will abandon coal altogether.
How you can transform food waste into sustainable savings
Opinion: Expert tips on saying goodbye to food waste and hello to savings.
Sir Ian Taylor: Slash and learn - the huge forestry opportunity for NZ
OPINION: Are we at last seeing politicians who recognise that industry is not the enemy?
Opinion: What are the alternatives to natural gas?
The way we choose to cook or heat our homes is increasingly becoming a sore point.
Shock as activists turn famous Italian landmark black
The white marble fountain had to be drained of 300,000 litres.
Simon Wilson: The insidious climate denialism of Christopher Luxon
OPINION: NZ Steel move is a model for emissions reductions - but it can't be the only way.
Waka Kotahi causing ‘mayhem' with Harbour Bridge closures, local board member says
The bridge was closed five times on Saturday as winds gusted to 91km/h.
Wet wet wet: Auckland gets nearly a year’s rainfall in five months
Auckland's rainfall totals are running nearly three times above average in a sopping 2023.
Watch: James Shaw joins Mike Hosking to speak on emissions-cutting deal
Climate Change Minister James Shaw told Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking the project with NZ Steel was important to slash NZ's emissions. Video / Newstalk ZB
Biggest ever emissions reduction project, Covid booster uptake slows & legal challenge to block nurse strike | Focus Morning Bulletin: 22 May, 2023
The government unveils biggest ever emissions reduction project, Covid booster uptake slows and why legal action could stop nurses from striking in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Explainer: Why Govt is making a big deal of steel emissions initiative
PM Chris Hipkins called it NZ's 'largest-ever emissions reduction project'.
Zelenskyy arrives for G7 summit as leaders sanction Russia
Ukraine President’s decision to visit stems from “strong wish” to participate in G7 talks.
Lucy Ansbro’s house is on the edge of a crumbling cliff. She’s desperate to stay
NY Times: Homeowners along England's coast are watching the sea swallow their communities.
Govt provides free public transport for kids, EV boost, and support for highway network
Cheaper public transport helps young people and the environment, says a lobby group.
New York is sinking under the weight of its skyscrapers, says study
Move over Venice, there's a new sinking city in town.
Will the planet reach its key warming threshold?
There's a high chance Earth will temporarily hit a key warming limit within five years.
Budget 2023: $400m to help make Wellington a ‘science city’
The Government is forging ahead with bold plans to make Wellington a “science city”.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown attending climate conference in South Korea next week
Brown and Cr Richard Hills will be away for four days.
Budget 2023: What’s already been announced and where is the money going?
The Government will reveal Budget 2023 today - what has already been announced?
Editorial: Poor suffer as the world churns
Opinion: Our editorial on the lasting effects of extreme weather on the poorest.
At least 700 injured as cyclone hits Myanmar
Cyclone Mocha floods homes and cuts communications.
Analysis: Climate disasters hurt some NZ businesses more than others
Weather disaster analysis raises need for needs-based recovery packages, not blanket ones.
‘Time for Truth’: Act releases Alternative Budget featuring tax cuts, prison boost
Act proposes 200 more youth justice beds be built at a cost of $500 million.