New ZealandFire danger running high amid oddball La NinaWildfire danger is high in places it wouldn't be under a typical La Nina climate system.19 Jan 02:50 AM
CompaniesAnalysis: Water becomes a commodityA UN special rapporteur says water should not be treated as a traded commodity.18 Jan 06:01 AM
New ZealandClimate analysis: 2020 was also a hot year for wider NZ region2020 wasn't just one of the 10 warmest for NZ, but for our wider region as a whole.18 Jan 12:03 AM
New ZealandSchool Strike 4 Climate NZ to reignite movement in 2021Organisers say an intergenerational protest will be held outside Parliament on January 26.15 Jan 08:05 PM
New ZealandEarth may reach temperature 'tipping point' within decadesEarth's ability to absorb CO2 emissions through plants may be halved scarily soon.12 Jan 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRising tide: How will climate change hit NZ property values?NZ coastal homes are likely to be hit by climate impacts. But to what extent and how soon?12 Jan 12:48 AM
New Zealand'Warm years are piling up' - 2020 was NZ's seventh hottest on recordAmid a pandemic NZ saw its seventh hottest year in 2020, carrying on a dire warming trend.11 Jan 10:00 PM
Royals'Urgent appeal': Charles reveals bold move to tackle climate changeThe Prince of Wales is urging businesses to lend their support to the action plan.11 Jan 06:34 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldGreta Thunberg on why she won't tell you off for flyingTimes: The climate change activist on sparring with Trump and what she'll do next.11 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandHot homes: How are you keeping your place cool this summer?A third of NZ homes are too hot in summer. A study seeks to find out how Kiwis cool them.09 Jan 11:23 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExplained: The weird La Nina flavouring your summerNZ's north should be wetter right now, and the south drier. Blame it on a strange La Nina.09 Jan 10:04 PM
New ZealandAll lit up: Conditions right for bioluminescent seas around AucklandUnusually warm waters are creating prime conditions for some stunning displays.08 Jan 07:56 PM
New ZealandTaranaki well-drilling 'makes mockery of climate emergency declaration''What's the point of declaring a climate emergency if a company can keep drilling?'07 Jan 08:28 PM
New ZealandDanger looms as NZ beaches heat up again - and may keep warmingAfter cooler December, NZ coastal waters are heating up again. Will they keep warming?06 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWill future Oz fires turn NZ snow as red as our skies?A year ago today, Australia's fires turned NZ skies orange. What happened to our glaciers?05 Jan 09:20 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateEconomists pick: The top five trends to watch in 2021What will the economy do in 2021? Here's where economists are looking for clues.01 Jan 04:00 PM
World'No time to waste': Biden introduces his climate teamThe approach represents a major shift from Donald Trump's presidency.19 Dec 10:44 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld'All in this together': David Attenborough on Covid and climateThe Covid fightback has given Sir David Attenborough heart for the climate battle.19 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyWhen China battles coal, coal losesNew York Times: China is forcing Australia to realise the coal era is coming to an end.17 Dec 01:06 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldThey're among the oldest living things in the world. The climate crisis is killing themNew York Times: California's wildfires took deadly aim at the state's most beloved trees.15 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandPM responds to Greta Thunberg's climate-change criticismArdern 'won't pass any judgment' on Thunberg's tweet, which took aim at the Govt's record.14 Dec 03:51 AM
New ZealandJames Shaw hits back after Greta Thunberg climate dig at NZSwedish environmental activist has responded.13 Dec 09:30 PM
WorldAustralia's Black Summer bushfires signal new ice age, fire historian saysThe scale of the Black Summer fires made them different to blazes in previous years.12 Dec 07:08 AM
WorldEU leaders commit to reducing emissions after night-long talksThey committed to cut the bloc's net emissions by 55 per cent by the end of the decade.12 Dec 05:16 AM
WorldWorld carbon dioxide emissions drop 7 per centA Covid-19 locked-down world cut its carbon dioxide emissions this year by 7 per cent.11 Dec 03:24 AM
New ZealandWellington rates hike: Regional council indicates 13% riseAction on climate change, lower bus patronage, and reforms are behind the increase.11 Dec 01:26 AM
New ZealandWellington water woes report: system needs to changeSludge became a household name in Wellington this year.10 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandPlimmerton hopes to double infrastructure spending to reduce flood riskPipes made for one-in-30-year floods need to be future-proofed for climate change.08 Dec 09:59 PM
BusinessNZ risks being dumping ground for 'dirty diesels': ToyotaToyota says a feebate scheme would make electrified vehicles more affordable.05 Dec 10:28 PM
RoyalsBig problem with Prince Harry's speechThe Duke of Sussex gave an impassioned speech, but a huge hypocrisy has been pointed out.05 Dec 07:38 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce Cotterill: If honesty is the best policy, why don't we try it?In politics and business, let's try telling it straight for a change.04 Dec 04:00 PM
TravelThird of Unesco World Heritage Sites 'critical'Climate change has now eclipsed "invasive alien species" as the most potent threat.03 Dec 07:13 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: How to cut Auckland transport emissions by 70% in a decadeCutting transport emissions won't be as hard as you might think – if we commit to it.03 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'A very good start': Hopes climate change declaration will speed up local actionThe council hopes the declaration signals closer partnership with central government.02 Dec 10:59 PM
