WorldOne dead, 13 injured as firefighters battle massive French wildfireTwenty-five homes have been destroyed or damaged in France's Aude region.06 Aug 10:33 PM
WorldHimalayan flash floods: Over 50 missing, 4 dead in Uttarakhand disasterHeavy rains and fog are complicating rescue efforts in Uttarakhand.06 Aug 07:40 PM
PremiumEditorialEditorial: Is it time to curb our fast-fashion addiction?OPINION: Kiwis send about 180,000 tonnes of clothing & textile waste to landfills yearly.06 Aug 05:00 PM
TravelWhy Kiwis' 'Euro summer' is under threat as heatwave makes tourist hotspots unbearable03 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandGovt to repeal oil and gas ban with new ministerial powers11th-hour change focuses on rules for decommissioning oil and gas fields, and cleanups. 29 Jul 07:06 PM
WorldHeavy rains leave 30 dead in BeijingIntense rainstorms have pummelled swathes of northern China this week.29 Jul 01:42 AM
World'Defining moment': UN challenges Australia on climate ambitionsAustralia plans to cut emissions by 43% by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050.28 Jul 07:41 AM
WorldNae Trump: Scots deploy wit, bite, and bagpipes against US visitor'Scotland hated Trump before it was cool' read one sign at the weekend.27 Jul 11:12 PM
WorldAncient river landscapes under Antarctica may stabilise ice sheetLandscapes left by ancient rivers under Antarctic ice may impact ice loss rate study says.27 Jul 09:17 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandCold dread: Home 'worthless' after Auckland Council buys unit next doorJim Weir says his son's home is now 'unsaleable' after the council's flood buy-back.26 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldArctic heatwave hits Lapland, wildfires and climate fears growWildfires in Lapland are spreading rapidly due to the intense heat.26 Jul 01:22 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Voting should be made easier, not more difficultOPINION: 'It’s clear they are not concerned this change will reduce voter turnout.'25 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWorld Press Photo Exhibition highlights power of photojournalismThe World Press Photo Exhibition opens in Auckland this weekend.25 Jul 07:06 AM
OpinionWhy AI should pay a price for its environmental damageOpinion: These power-hungry facilities are popping up like acne on a teenager.24 Jul 09:52 PM
Herald NOW'We need to be thinking about moving' - call to shift towns ahead of climate change impactEnvironmental Defence Society Policy Director Raewyn Peart talks to Ryan Bridge about the urgent need to resettle towns to reduce climate change impact.Watch23 Jul 09:14 PM
Herald NOWWorld's top court says countries can sue each other over climate changeIn a landmark ruling, the International Court of Justice has declared that countries are obligated under international law to tackle climate change.Watch23 Jul 08:02 PM
WorldLegal obligation: ICJ ruling pushes states on climate actionThe ICJ declared states must tackle climate change under international law.23 Jul 06:19 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Harman: Groundswell's influence grows amid climate policy debateAgribusiness & Trade: The dilemma of consensus among farmers on policy decisions.23 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldPlan takes aim at US ability to fight climate changeNY Times: Existing EPA tool that allows US to regulate greenhouse-gas emissions would go.23 Jul 06:22 AM
WorldICJ climate ruling: Five things to watch forInternational Court of Justice will hand down its first-ever opinion on climate change.23 Jul 02:23 AM
WorldExtreme weather misinformation 'putting lives at risk' study warnsResearch found that verified accounts posted most of the misleading content.23 Jul 01:25 AM
Talanoa'Huge increase': Dengue cases in Pacific reach 10-year peakFiji reported the most suspected cases with 13,702, followed by Tonga and French Polynesia.22 Jul 11:18 PM
WorldBold new methods: Team ventures to monitor polar bears in ArcticPolar bears eat more land food as ice melts, affecting their diet.22 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon Wilson'The scariest thing yet'? Calling out Groundswell's scare tacticsOPINION: New finance proposals for climate action deserve support, not scaremongering.22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMars and Nestlé bankroll Fonterra's low-emitting dairy farmersAbout 6000 farms qualify for $1500 reimbursement for on-farm emissions reduction tool. 21 Jul 10:34 PM
New ZealandWaitangi Tribunal calls taihoa on seabed mining claimThe tribunal has left the door open if the process turns out to be unfair.21 Jul 09:29 PM
WorldGeothermal greenhouses growing tomatoes through cold wintersCost is the main reason why there aren't more geothermal farming operations in the US.21 Jul 06:00 PM