Climate
Ministers rejected advice to review climate grants
Climate campaigners have long accused the scheme of propping up pollution. Audio
Ministers rejected advice to review climate grants
Officials from Inland Revenue and Treasury have told the Government there is no proper evidence that hundreds of millions of dollars of subsidies to some of our biggest carbon polluters are needed… Audio
Auckland dams given slight boost by weekend deluge
Parts of Auckland received 200 milimetres of rain when ex-cyclone Tam hit.
'Bugger off': Mayor's harsh words for West Coast coal mine protesters
Grey District Mayor Tania Gibson said the government's fast-tracking process for mining was good for the region.
Kiwi yacht sailing to COP climate conference in Brazil
A Kiwi yacht is making a four month mission across oceans in a bid to promote sustainable travel while en route to this years COP Climate conference. Flotilla4Change cofounder Ross Porter spoke with… Audio
Protesters staying put despite trespass notice at Stockton mine
Police have arrested one person and are considering charges as protesters try and disrupt coal production.
Landmark global shipping emissions plan passed, NZ abstains
The deal was 10 years in the making and covers the vast majority of the world's commercial shipping.
The fast moving chaos of sea ice retreat and Antarctic research funding
Uncertainty over Antarctic research funding is unnerving scientists, who say time is running out for climate change solutions on the ice.
US cuts on Antarctic research could be a major blow for NZ
Uncertainty over Antarctic research funding is unnerving scientists, who say time is running out for climate change solutions on the ice Audio
Uber changes standards for 'green' rides
Uber users choosing the "green" option for their ride are probably used to the driver turning up in a trusty Toyota Prius. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
The climate question: where COP fits into the world's response
"We all know, those of us who are involved in the process, that the COP process is an imperfect one - but it's the process we have." Audio
Glaciers have lost volume equivalent to a third of Lake Taupō
Total ice volumes in Aotearoa shrank by 42 percent between 2005 and 2023.
Tokelau's coral reefs show signs of recovery
A National Geographic rapid assessment expedition has found Tokelau's coral reefs appear to be recovering following coral bleaching. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 10 April 2025
On today's episode, Donald Trump has announced tariffs on dozens of countries will be paused for 90 days. Finance Minister Nicola Willis spoke to Corin Dann on what Trump's pause on tariffs means for… Audio
Is New Zealand doing its bit in combating climate change?
We might be a small fish in a big pond, but are we doing our part to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
Carbon farming is money-making scheme: Climate charity
An environmental charity says carbon farming is just a money-making scheme that fails to tackle climate change properly. Pure Advantage's strategic science advisor, Professor David Norton spoke to… Audio
Voice of the Sea Ice: New Zealand’s Paris Agreement commitments
Human-induced warming is having an impact on Earth’s systems, including ice melt in Antarctica. So what is the world doing about it?
The current global pact, the Paris Agreement, was signed in… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 9 April 2025
On today's episode, the country's biggest exporters are trying to come to grips with what exactly the Trump's tariffs mean, while global stock markets have been volatile, taking big swings both up and… Audio
South Dunedin residents face inevitable flooding: Report
A recent report shows half of all buildings in South Dunedin are at risk of flood and that figure will be closer to 70 percent by the turn of the century. Tess Brunton has more. Audio
Minister Simon Watts on shut down of green investment fund
The government's green investment fund is shutting down. The NZGIF came under fire last year over its $145 million loan to failed company Solar Zero. Climate Change Minister Simon Watts earlier spoke… Audio
