New ZealandHow rising seas are threatening a trove of Aotearoa’s culture heritageStudy reveals nearly 2000 archaeological sites are threatened by erosion and rising seas.16 Jul 01:00 AM
New ZealandClimate change: Just two in 10 NZ forest owners taking ‘direct measures’ to adapt, study findsMajor study finds most NZ foresters are aware of climate risks but fewer are adapting.15 Jul 10:48 PM
WorldSeven bodies pulled from flooded tunnel as torrential rain pounds South Korea, leaving 33 deadHeavy rain leaves 26 people dead and 10 others missing in landslides and other incidents.15 Jul 09:19 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOur forests and our future are entwinedOPINION: We are going to need more forests - both exotics and indigenous -as carbon sinks.13 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Sam Cane's pitch invader kick, polling, Greens' policyOPINION: Letters on airport delays and climate change, with a Premium Debate on jobs.10 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: The 'soft on crime' debate - should we use a Swat team, not KFC, to get kids off roof?OPINION: The Greens and Act offer plain choices in this election.10 Jul 05:00 PM
Politics'Tax the mega-rich': Green Party lays out policy manifestoMany of the promises hinge on the party's wealth tax proposal.09 Jul 04:58 AM
PoliticsGreen Party looking to snare Labour's disaffected votersGreen Party members are assembling for their AGM in Auckland this weekend.07 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The hottest days in world historyOPINION: Our editorial on sweltering temperatures.07 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldThree hottest days on Earth - global temperature remains at record highThis week's heat is the latest marker in a series of climate-change-driven extremes.06 Jul 07:29 AM
Travel30 days before Thai resort island runs out of waterA resort island has been told it has fewer than 30 days of fresh water.05 Jul 09:04 PM
KahuIconic 143-year-old marae under threatThe marae sits in the valley of Maungatapu on waterfront land facing Rangataua Bay.05 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandCounting the cost of storm damage in Northland: $20m insurance payouts from one eventThe severe weather in February doused Mangawhai with nearly 400mm of rain.04 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Rental properties, nurses' pay, EVs and farm emissionsOPINION: Also letters on Kennedy Pt Marina, intellect, heating, and the harbour bridge.04 Jul 05:00 PM
TalanoaWarning of more cyclones for parts of Pacific as El Nino threatensAn El Nino event may increase extreme weather in some regions.03 Jul 01:07 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Time to end the ag-sector procrastinationOPINION: Sustainability consultant calls on farmers to engage with climate mitigation.02 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandStudy reveals how climate change could worsen NZ’s big landslide riskNZ's landslide risk could jump significantly under worst-case climate change scenarios.02 Jul 12:02 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldClimate change can turn snow into rain, raising risks in mountain zonesNew York Times: As the climate warms, there's more danger ahead for mountain regions.28 Jun 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWater meters, moving business to Wairoa? Hawke's Bay prepares for dry futureThe council releases its regional water assessment, showing a possible huge shortfall.28 Jun 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMax Harris'We're all victims': The big challenge that lies ahead for NZ — and how we can overcome itOPINION: How NZ should prepare for climate change and managed retreat.27 Jun 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Titanic sub disaster has lessons for NZOPINION: Letters on Chlöe Swarbrick, the Titanic sub, China, crime, and Christopher Luxon.26 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessExtreme floods and heat in China ravage farms and kill animalsNY Times: Bad weather puts security of food supply in focus in China.25 Jun 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeEU to look at manipulating weather to address climate changeFinancial Times: Commission braves climate storms by wading into geo-engineering debate.25 Jun 01:34 AM
New Zealand'Dangerous conditions': Roads closed, water shortage as red warning hits GisborneThe rain is expected to cause "dangerous conditions, significant flooding".24 Jun 01:35 AM
WorldNASA opposes lithium mining in Nevada desertOpposition to mining one particular desert tract is coming from unusual quarters: space.24 Jun 12:45 AM
New ZealandPoll shows how many Kiwis would be willing to leave their homesOur editorial series explores managed retreat and where new homes should be built.23 Jun 02:23 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWeather: What Kiwis can expect from the coming El NiñoKiwis could be feeling El Niño's influence by the end of winter. So what can we expect?22 Jun 05:01 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClimate delay is climate deniedOPINION: Five experts decry plans in our largest city to leave the issue to the ETS.20 Jun 03:00 AM
WorldGlobal warming: Himalayan glaciers could lose 80% volume this centuryEverest’s glaciers have lost 2000 years of ice in just the past 30 years.20 Jun 01:50 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyRenewables main focus for NZ deal-making in 2023 – law firmDLA Piper says the market is buoyant in New Zealand and Australia.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPM Chris Hipkins to meet with China’s President Xi JinpingPM's office has confirmed he will meet with Xi during his trip to China next week.19 Jun 05:29 AM
BusinessPoliticians tight-lipped on proposed ETS changes aimed at limiting carbon offsetsGovt wants greater focus on emissions reductions, rather than removals.19 Jun 05:16 AM
New ZealandRevamped emissions trading scheme plans to be releasedGovernment walks back scheme after conversion of swathes of sheep and beef farming land.18 Jun 06:31 PM
WorldSweltering US heatwave hits 49C in TexasExcessive heat warnings are in place as high humidity fans the problem.18 Jun 04:44 AM