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
AgribusinessRuminant 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
PremiumPremiumSustainable business & financeFonterra faces toughest test cutting emissions on farmsCharlotte Rutherford says Scope 3 farm emissions are the hardest to control.18 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSustainable business & finance'We just go and do it': Business leaders back NZ’s practical path to net zeroCLC firms have cut 3.6m tonnes of emissions since commitments began.18 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandGlobal warming and flood risk: Potential Waikato impact revealedMore than 63,000 residents are living in vulnerable areas, the modelling shows.18 Nov 06:00 PM
Kahu1.5 Degrees: KARARAINAKararaina, a PhD student at VIC is working with NIWA to investigate the ability of native forests to sequester carbon. Could native forests sequester more carbon than pine?Watch18 Nov 04:00 PM
Kahu1.5 Degrees: ARAHIMusician Arahi journeys home tracing his steps ki tōku tūrangawaewae and how it can shape your understanding of climate change and how to take action.Watch18 Nov 04:00 PM
Kahu1.5 Degrees: QUACKFor Quack, solving the climate crisis is about healing the whenua, moana and people. They believe Deep Sea Mining will put the ocean at risk so head to Jamaica to speak at the ISA.Watch18 Nov 04:00 PM
Kahu1.5 Degrees: CORBAN & TOBYCorban & Toby are two architecture students looking at climate-resilient architecture. How do you future-proof designs in a changing environment? Does Matauranga hold the answers?Watch18 Nov 04:00 PM
Kahu1.5 Degrees: SARAHSarah looks at how kōrero tukuiho and the world of environmental science has helped her understand climate change and given her the capability to find solutions for Aotearoa.Watch18 Nov 04:00 PM