Climate
Real people, real lives, right now - the reality of climate change
When it comes to damage from serious weather events, the days of big pay-outs to property owners are coming to an end.
Paying for the reality of climate change
When it comes to damage from serious weather events, the days of big pay-outs to property owners are coming to an end. Audio
Find out how seaweed could prevent global famine
A new study from the University of Canterbury has shown that seaweed could potentially avert a significant number of deaths from starvation in the future. Audio
Stories from Our Changing World: A NZ approach to fusion.
In the core of the sun atoms fuse together releasing huge amounts of energy. If scientists can figure out how to do it efficiently here on Earth, fusion holds great promise as a solution to our future… Audio
Court finds no duty of care owed to Torres Strait Islanders over climate change
The Australian Federal Court has found the Commonwealth does not owe a duty of care to Torres Strait Islander peoples to protect them from the impacts of climate change.
'It's a lose-lose': Family says 'yes for now' to buyout
A Māngere family is faced with a difficult decision after learning that their home is considered an "intolerable risk to life".
Extreme rain and flash flooding kills at least 2 people in eastern US
Monday saw the most flash flood warnings ever issued in a single July day with two dead as water overwhelmed roads and subways.
Weather reporting and why climate change hasn't been mentioned
As you've seen across the news, the Nelson and Tasman Districts have been hammered with adverse weather. Homes flooded, properties ruined, and livelihoods turned upside down. There have been lots of… Audio
What is a flash flood and why are they so dangerous?
Explainer - Hundreds are dead or missing in Texas flash floods. The Tasman District has been hit hard. Why is flash flooding so hard to predict? Video
As the sea level rises, who will pay? Councils seek answers
North Canterbury's councils want to know who pays for preparing for climate change as major storms and flooding threatens local communities.
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
