Climate
Scientist tracks warming rates in southern hemisphere
A leading climate scientist has discovered the globe is warming faster around New Zealand, Tasmania, and the North Pacific. Audio
Albanese wins Aust election by landslide
Anthony Albanese's Labour Party party had a landslide victory over Peter Dutton's Liberal Party over the weekend. Audio
'Strict conditions' govern when lakes can be emptied - ECan
ECan officials are continuing to defend decisions made around when to empty a lake into the sea, which some say could have prevented flooding if done earlier. Audio
Native plants thrive on Auckland library roof
A project to measure the benefits of living roofs in Auckland has shown surprising results that researchers hope take root. Reporter Victor Waters has more. Audio
Air New Zealand reveals less ambitious climate action forecast
The national carrier made headlines when it pulled the plug on its climate targets last year. Audio
Air NZ announces new climate action forecast
Air New Zealand has announced a new climate action forecast for 2030, which it is describing as "guidance" on how it expects to perform rather than setting a target. Air New Zealand's chief… Audio
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
