Climate
LNG plan sparks showdown in parliament
The Government's LNG plan has triggered an explosive row over the difference between a tax and a levy, but the major question is whether it will keep the lights on Audio
2025 ranks among hottest years for Western Pacific - report
As a result, communities throughout the Pacific region have been struggling to come to grips with these changes on water supplies, food security and public health.
What will proposed LNG terminal mean for Kiwis?
Documents show a proposed LNG terminal will need to bypass even the fast-track process in order to be built in time for winter next year. Climate Change Correspondent Kate Newton has been looking… Audio
The policy shifts that took the spark out of electric cars
From boom to brake - we look at what went wrong for EVs in New Zealand, and what needs to happen to get the spark back Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 5 February
Wellington beaches are a no-go zone after a water treatment plant outage sent raw wastewater into the sea off the southern coast. This morning, we spoke with Wellington Mayor Andrew Little about the… Audio
Climate change a priority for iwi leaders at Waitangi
The National Iwi Chairs Forum point to the increasing frequency and severity of weather events as a growing concern. Audio
Climate change a key focus for iwi leaders in Waitangi
Climate change is a key focus for iwi leaders gathering at Waitangi this week, as coastal communities across the north-island recover from recent severe weather events. Maori News Journalist Pokere… Audio
Waitaki district erosion could cost $70m by 2050
Plans to fix coastal erosion caused by increasingly big and powerful waves could cost the Waitaki district $70 million before 2050. Katie Todd reports. Audio
Second town red-listed by major insurer for new policies
Locals say it's "baffling" AA will no longer issue new policies in Woodend - but for different reasons to its decision in Westport. Audio
NZ veers away from 'road map' away from fossil fuels
Documents released to RNZ show Resources Minister Shane Jones shut down the possibility of New Zealand signing up to a so-called 'road map' away from fossil fuels at the annual global climate summit… Audio
Sprinklers for chickens? Keeping livestock and produce alive in a heatwave
Sunscreen for grapes and an all-nighter for saleyards might also be the answer for Australian farmers.
Residents turn to specialist help as insurers get cold feet
A first-home buyer in the flood-prone West Coast town says she and her partner could not even convince the vendor's current insurer to offer them a policy.
Are we stuck in a 'crisis and response' pattern?
Experts say the bill for disasters will only continue to rise unless we make changes.
How much of a risk are landslides?
Recovery efforts are back underway at the site of the fatal Mount Maunganui slip after they were earlier suspended when more land movement was detected. One of the six people missing has now been… Audio
Simon Wilson on the climate crisis
Time to solve some of the world's problems. Simon Wilson is here to help put some wrongs to right and today he's focusing on a huge issue; how we prepare ourselves better for the climate crisis. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 29 January 2026
Winston Peters has intensified his attack on his own government's Free Trade Agreement with India claiming up to 20,000 Indians will be able to come into the country and the agreement will result in… Audio
900,000-tonne miscalculation makes carbon target even tougher
It's given New Zealand less wiggle-room to meet all of its planned greenhouse gas savings.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 28 January 2026
Attorney General and Defence Minister Judith Collins, a former leader of the National Party, will retire from politics and not stand again aver the November election; Judith Collins was first elected… Audio
Doomsday Clock 2026: 'We are running out of time'
Scientists have now set the timepiece at the closest it's ever been to midnight, in part due to the impact of AI.
'Everything ready to burn now': Homes feared destroyed after record heat in Victoria
Homes are feared destroyed in one region after a day of record temperatures and extreme fire danger across the state.
