Climate
US oil and gas industry releasing four times more methane than official records shows
Researchers believe the same may be happening here too.
Struggle of Pacific peoples' fight against climate change
Pacific communities are sharing their climate change stories, Jimmy Ellingham talked with researcher Dr Tracie Mafile'o Audio
Climate forced relocation underway in Tonga and Samoa
New research finds more Tongans and Samoans seeking work overseas to build more climate resilient homes. Audio
NZ is running out of gas - literally
Analysis - That's good for the climate, and bad news for the economy.
Companies likely to follow Air NZ in dropping climate targets - experts
With new rules requiring climate-related disclosure, experts say other firms are likely to follow Air NZ in dropping near-term climate targets. Audio
Companies likely to follow Air NZ in abandoning emission reduction targets
Air New Zealand made global headlines last week with an announcement that it is abandoning its 2030 emissions reduction target. Morning Report producer Emma Ricketts has more. Audio
Pacific resilience fund needs US$380m in 2yrs years to reach half-billion dollars goal
The Pacific Resilience Facility was endorsed by the Pacific Islands Forum leaders to make it easier for Pacific Island nations to access climate financing.
University of the South Pacific launches new research hub for climate change
The Centre for Sustainable Futures will be a place of "seamless blending of expertise, diverse knowledge, indigenous wisdom and knowledges alongside modern science", the USP says.
July was New Zealand's eighth-warmest ever - NIWA
Records show July's winter weather was mild, with higher than average temperatures for most of the country.
Climate aims stalled by reality
Reality has intruded on our national airline's climate targets, and it's backed down from some lofty aims Audio
Climate aims stalled by reality
Reality has intruded on our national airline's climate targets, and it's backed down from some lofty aims
AudioClimate chief rubbishes claims farmers need to wait for tech
The government has been pinning its plan to meet climate targets in farming on new technology coming to market.
Climate Change Commission releases first emissions reduction report
The Climate Change Commission's first emissions reduction monitoring report says our plans and policies need to be urgently strengthened to meet climate targets. Commissioner Rod Carr spoke to Corin… Audio
Bookmarks with Jason Te Kare
Today on Bookmarks we're joined by Jason Te Kare - the Tauranga-born actor, director and playwright, who previously worked as RNZ's drama producer. He's currently holed up in Auckland's Silo theatre… Audio
The climate change game making headlines
A workshop about climate change is the latest event to be dubbed 'a trendy night out' by the New York Times. Climate Fresks are game based events where participants work together to solve a puzzle… Audio
As the Paris Olympics try to go green, NZ sports bodies are stuck in the starting blocks
Analysis - It is one thing to aspire to be the "greenest games in history", quite another to achieve it, writes Chris McMillan.
Increasing ocean temperatures could impact local fish species
Part of the ocean off NZ has been heating up since 2006. In the past it went back to normal. This time, it hasn't stopped. Audio
Air NZ scraps 2030 climate targets
One expert says the airline's climate change target was unrealistic, as Air New Zealand says it will work on a new target.
'Urgent need' to strengthen climate policies
It's too late to meet the first emissions budget by planting more trees - and that won't work for meeting the second budget, either, the report says
California wildfire explodes, becomes largest in US
The fire was the largest of dozens across the country that have burned more than two million acres, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.
