Climate
NZ could have 58,000 fewer electric cars by 2035
The drop will lead to two megatonnes more emissions in the next decade, clean car lobby group says. Audio
Government modelling shows fewer EVs in a decade
Government modelling suggests New Zealand could have up to 58,000 fewer fully- or partially-electric cars on the road in a decade's time, as a result of moves to weaken carbon emissions standards… Audio
Government considers removing public sector carbon neutrality goal
Climate Change minister Simon Watts said he had requested advice on how the programme aligned with his government's climate strategy, but no decisions had yet been made.
Car importers stuck with excess EVs, weak demand
Sales have dried up, and prices are dropping - but pure petrol vehicles are "likely to become rare".
Simeon Brown pushed emissions standards to meet industry's deadline
Environment officials tried to warn Cabinet the move risked blowing NZ's climate targets - but were told they were too late.
Examining cycles of life, death and rebirth
Nick Golledge is professor of glaciology at Victoria University of Wellington and author of the book Feedback looking at the history of the earth through constant, incremental change. Audio
Decision time on Auckland's shorelines
Auckland Council is developing Shoreline Adaption Plans covering 3,200 kilometres of coastline, as our shores are battered by wilder weather. Audio
'There's coal and there's coal' - Climate Minister defends opening up for mining
"The coal we produce in New Zealand, in the South Island, isn't used to be burned at Huntly - it's used to put in your mobile phone that's right in front of you," Simon Watts says.
Gabrielle the 'new benchmark' for future storms in New Zealand - researcher
A new study found climate change increased the amount of rain that fell during Cyclone Gabrielle by 10 percent, compared to pre-global warming.
Great Barrier Reef already been dealt its 'death blow'
A leading climate scientists says it's just not possible for some ecosystems to adapt to climate change.
Air NZ, Mitre 10 get lowest scores in climate rankings
Researchers have ranked 21 big companies on their goals to cut carbon emissions.
Treasury report outlines high chance of another big storm
A Treasury report says there's an 80 percent chance that another massive storm as damaging as Cyclone Gabrielle will hit New Zealand in the next 50 years. In Depth reporter Kate Newton spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Risk of carbon credits going on scrap heap after auction fails to attract any bidders
No bidders turned up to the third auction of carbon credits of the year.
Winter 2024 was the third-warmest on record
Five of New Zealand's six warmest winters have occurred since 2020.
Is New Zealand's immigration 'set up' to take in climate migrants from the Pacific?
It's predicted 50,000 Pasifika people could lose their homes each year due to climate change. In the last decade, one in 10 people from Kiribati, Nauru and Tuvalu have already migrated due to…
Kimchi under threat from climate change
Scientists, farmers and manufacturers say the quality and quantity is suffering due to rising temperatures.
When does spring actually start? And what's in store?
Does spring begin on the first day of September? Or does it start on September 23 - the perfect middle point between the winter and summer equinox? Audio
'Perfect storm': The impact of drought in Hurunui district
Farmers and community leaders in North Canterbury tell RNZ about the ongoing drought, tough economic conditions and how the locals have been supporting each other.
Is New Zealand pulling its weight on climate change in the Pacific?
Analysis - The question has been left lingering after the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum, with Aotearoa taking a back seat on a climate and disaster resilience fund and a new report pointing the finger.
Govt's emissions plan a 'massive gamble' - commissioner
The government says it is on track to meet climate targets, but that is 'based on optimistic assumptions', Simon Upton says.
