Climate
Buyouts to end in 20 years, panel recommends
Homeowners whose houses are flooded or damaged by weather events should not expect buy-outs in the future, a panel of experts has recommended to the government. An independent reference group set up… Audio
Local Government NZ on climate adaptation report
Local government politicians still have questions about how future climate adaptation will be funded. Hutt City Mayor and Local Government NZ vice president Campbell Barry spoke to Tuwhenuaroa… Audio
No more buyouts for storm-hit homes, government told
Owners should be responsible for knowing the flood and storm risks to their homes, an expert group has recommended.
'Unprecedented' changes around Antarctic have implications for NZ
The shift could accelerate climate change for the whole planet. Audio
Officials face angry questions on Texas flood warnings
Rescue teams have found three more bodies from floods that have killed at least 109 people, including dozens of children.
Wildfire threatens Marseille, shuts down airport in southern France
"It's very striking - apocalyptic even," one resident of a town north of Marseille said.
Southern Ocean getting saltier
Researchers have discovered the Southern Ocean is becoming more salty, and sea ice is in steep decline. Earth Sciences New Zealand principal scientist of marine physics Dr Craig Stevens spoke to… Audio
Texas floods: Death toll rises to 27, dozens of girls still missing
Rescuers continued a frantic search for survivors, including dozens still missing from a girls' summer camp.
Nobody's buying carbon anymore - and it's costing the government millions
Explainer - Seven failed auctions and counting. How did the government lose hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue from big polluters?
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 4 July 2025
In today's episode, Nominations have officially opened today for local elections, and with it, the Far North mayor has started a campaign for his district to keep the Maori wards, Fresh rain has been… Audio
Green housing advocates celebrate no roll back of insulation standards
But the Ministry is removing one of the options for meeting the standards.
Lost satellite cost NZ extra $3m because of delays
The extra cost was to set up and staff a mission control that will now never be used to drive the satellite which has been lost in space.
Weather agencies' merger set to fix gaps exposed by Cyclone Gabrielle - NIWA
NIWA's manager for climate, atmosphere, and hazards says merging with MetService and GNS will create a more efficient and integrated weather prediction system.
Climate change resilient apple proving popular
A new type of climate change resilient apple is proving popular overseas, with exports tipped to nearly double this year. The 'Sassy' apple, bred by Plant and Food Research and grown by Taylor Corp in… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 2 July 2025
In today's episode, Civil Defence officials are meeting flood-hit residents in the Tasman region, as more bad weather heads toward the region. The meeting, in Wakefield, is the first of two to be held… Audio
Severe heatwave grips Europe
A severe heatwave has gripped Europe for a second day, with two people dying in weather-related events in Italy. Paris Correspondent Ross Cullen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Future of Wellington aquarium uncertain due to coastal erosion, sea level rise
The Island Bay Marine Education Centre has been operating since 1996.
Concerns about energy security prompt hunt for more power
Genesis Energy says it is "actively exploring" new generation for the Huntly Power Station amid concerns about the country's energy security.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 30th June 2025
In today's episode, Farmers in Tasman and Nelson are getting on with repairs while they wait to see if more bad weather comes to frutition, 17 homes in Nelson and Tasman are currently uninhabitable… Audio
Fires break out in Europe as heatwave intensifies
Firefighters backed by specially adapted planes are battling blazes in France and Turkey.
