Climate
World plastic pollution treaty talks collapse with no deal
Negotiators from 185 nations worked beyond Thursday's deadline in an ultimately futile search for common ground.
Three of our biggest emitters no longer have to reveal climate impact
It comes after the government ended compulsory reporting for the farming sector. Audio
Agriculture excluded from compulsory ETS reporting
Three of the country's biggest greenhouse gas emitters no longer have to reveal how much planet-heating gas they produce each year. Climate Change correspondent Eloise Gibson filed this report. Audio
Extreme heat fuels wildfires across Europe
Extreme heat is continuing to fuel wildfires across Europe, with temperatures soaring into the 40s, and thousands of people evacuated from their homes. Samantha Mythen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Australia could be about to leapfrog NZ on climate targets
A conservative Australian politician turned climate leader has told New Zealand ministers it is in their interests to do more on climate change.
More Kiwi firefighters to help battle Canadian blazes
New Zealand is again sending more fire fighters to Canada to help battle raging wildfires.
Big four power companies agree to stockpile coal
The country's big four power companies have signed an agreement to set up a coal stockpile at Huntly Power Station.
Cyclones linked to surge in heart disease, study finds
Research across six countries shows cardiovascular hospitalisations spike for months after tropical cyclones.
Iran's capital could run dry 'within weeks'
Key reservoirs are shrinking, authorities are scrambling to reduce water use and residents are desperately trying to conserve it.
Oil and gas exploration ban repeal passes final reading
The bill passed 68 votes to 54, with all coalition parties in support and the opposition parties opposed.
'It's got a lot of significance spiritually': The managed retreat of marae
A major project to relocate five marae in Tairāwhiti is underway, after flooding from Cyclone Gabrielle forced them to move to safer ground. Audio
Protesters hunker down in aerial coal bucket in the rain
Their aim is to get Bathurst Resources Limited to withdraw a fast-track application to extend its mining operations on the Stockton and Denniston plateaux.
How Pacific students took their climate fight to the world's highest court. And won.
Feature - Jamie Tahana charts how a group of young students from Vanuatu changed the face of international law.
Living well with bad weather: Chris Berthelsen's part in Japan's efforts to control extreme weather
Can we control the weather? Or, do we need to get better again at reading it for ourselves, rather than relying on technology? Audio
Taranaki mayors push for govt hydrogen help
Local leaders say Taranaki is the ideal home for a future hydrogen industry, if central government comes to the table. Audio
NZ at significant risk of missing 2050 climate target
New Zealand is at significant risk of missing its 2050 climate target, and the government's actions have increased the risk, according to independent monitoring. But the Climate Change Commission said… Audio
NZ at risk of missing 2050 climate target
New Zealand is at significant risk of missing its 2050 climate target. Climate Change correspondent Eloise Gibson spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
'Significant risk' of missing 2050 climate target, government making it worse
The government's actions have made it more likely the country won't meet its goals, a major report has found.
Ni-Vanuatu youth celebrate landmark ICJ ruling
Student Vepaiamele says the international court's advisory opinion also affirms countries' legal obligations to combat climate change and protect human rights.