OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Climate deal far from sealedCOMMENT: The problem is the US constitution and its separation of powers.08 Sep 06:00 PM
WorldSurprising reason we go to warIt's not all down to oil or land. Most conflicts come down to one thing, and it could be about to spark a battle with China.04 Sep 06:18 PM
New ZealandMan's 180-year climate impactHumans have been driving global warming for nearly two centuries, finds a new study showing climate change isn't just a 20th century phenomenon.24 Aug 08:19 PM
WorldHeading into a future of extremesIn San Bernardino County, 82,000 people were ordered to leave their homes on Thursday as a wildfire "hit with an intensity we hadn't seen before".19 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldToxic waste threat from climate changeIt seems a story straight from a Cold War thriller - only the case of Camp Century is 100 per cent fact.17 Aug 05:37 PM
WorldBig Read: 'Too hot for human survival'In parts of the world right now, it feels like 60C. Experts fear it won't be long till the scorching heat threatens human survival.13 Aug 09:30 AM
New ZealandClimate change puts heat on Games venuesClimate change is set to make it too hot to host the Olympics in the world's biggest cities, according to a university study.12 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe buzz about beesCorporate control of agriculture, new viruses and climate change have been singled out among a long list of big threats to pollinators in a new horizon-scanning study co-authored by a Kiwi scientist.10 Aug 10:58 PM
OpinionRodney HideRodney Hide: No denying global scorningCOMMENT: I have to admit to a bad week. It started Monday. It was cold and I thought: "Huh, where's global warming?"30 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionChris de Freitas: No place for scare tacticsCalling climate sceptics "deniers" is done with the intention of putting them in the same class as "Holocaust deniers".27 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionClimate change deniers 'dangerously wrong'COMMENT: There is no greater crime being perpetuated on future generations than that committed by those who deny climate change.25 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMore urgency needed for climate changeA leading climate scientist has welcomed a new 20-year Government "roadmap" that singles out climate change as an environmental research priority for New Zealand.17 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandHigh-tech drones to capture whale dataFlying drones close enough to southern right whales to catch some of the bugs they blow out will help tell scientists more about the effects climate change is having on the planet.17 Jul 04:56 AM
BusinessRuapehu ski boss heads for retirementEruptions, lahars, faster and better facilities, a catastrophic diesel spill and a devastating arson - it's been a hectic 30 years 12 Jul 04:07 AM
EnvironmentConservation Comment: Island breed brings benefitsIt seems that these days the media are full of news about the damage that cattle are causing to New Zealand's environment. Stories 10 Jul 08:44 PM
New Zealand10 things NZ can learn about climate changeClimate change is already redefining coastlines and the weather here in New Zealand and around the world. How will it affect us and what can we do about it?05 Jul 06:43 PM
New ZealandCorey Bradshaw's open letter to daughterThe first six months of 2016 are the warmest start to a year on record in NZ. Professor Corey Bradshaw pens an open letter to his daughter to apologise.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWarning sounds on global warmingThe record warm start to the year will be the new normal within the next few generations, scientists say.30 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSouth Pole hits alarming climate change milestoneScientists have confirmed that atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have hit record levels in Antarctica.17 Jun 05:55 AM
New ZealandScience milestone not one to celebrateThe last time the amount of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere was at a level of 400 parts per million (ppm), sea levels were at least 10 metres higher than they are today.05 Jun 08:07 AM
New ZealandClimate costs warning from GovernmentPaula Bennett says removing a carbon credit subsidy for businesses could cost households between $30 and $40 a year.27 May 04:00 AM
EconomyBudget 2016: Subsidy for polluters axedEmissions Trading Scheme is to be scrapped.26 May 03:05 AM
WorldThe 51C heatwave that's melting IndiaSuicide among Indian farmers is on the rise because of extreme environmental conditions.25 May 07:02 PM
WorldLove in the time of climate changeMost Alaskans and Canadians have a bear story - tales of fearsome grizzlies, even polar bears. But a mix of the two?23 May 06:56 PM
New ZealandKiwis back sea sanctuaryThe vast majority of Kiwis support creating a marine sanctuary in the Kermadec Islands northeast of New Zealand, a new poll indicates.18 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPoorer nations more affected by climate changeThe world's poorest people are suffering more extreme heat driven by climate change while wealthier nations, including New Zealand, remain less affected.17 May 04:04 AM
OpinionPeter Whitmore: Emissions trading scheme needs meaningful overhaulCOMMENT: The sooner we take action, the lower the cost will be and the less damage we will pass on to future generations.12 May 07:00 PM
AgribusinessClimate change impact faced head onWarmer winds carry fresh challenges to the major industries of regional New Zealand.12 May 02:24 AM
WorldIslands wiped off the face of the EarthAs recently as two years ago, there were five islands in the Pacific Ocean. Now they're nowhere to be seen. Six more are facing the same fate.10 May 07:54 AM
New Zealand'Boss of NZ' responds to kids' climate change videoThe Year 2 pupils arrived at school to a message thanking them for doing a great job to spread awareness about climate change from the Prime Minister.06 May 03:25 AM
OpinionGwynne DyerGwynne Dyer: Climate tipping point could be hereCOMMENT: I learned all our calculations for dealing with climate change could be swept aside by a non-linear event. This could be it.01 May 08:10 PM
OpinionEditorial: Govt stands idly by on emissionsClimate Change Minister Paula Bennett has greeted the Royal Society's report on New Zealand's response as a "useful resource as we transition to a low-emissions economy".27 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow NZ should combat climate changeNew Zealand can and must do more to fight climate change on the home front, say authors of a high-level report out today.26 Apr 05:00 PM