Emissions
Public have 'right to know' emissions plan - Greens
The Green Party says it is extraordinary that the government is holding back information about how it actually intends to reduce carbon emissions when it is in the public interest to know.
Govt criticised for lack of transparency over NZ's climate change target
The Government has come under fire from New Zealand's first climate change ambassador for its lack of transparency over the emissions reduction target it will be taking to Paris later this year. Audio
Audi, Skoda vehicles also masking emissions
The Volkswagen emissions scandal is expanding, embroiling now the company's Audi and Skoda cars. Liz Dobson is the motoring editor at the New Zealand Herald. Audio
Skoda, Audi caught up in VW emissions scandal
The VW emissions cheating scandal has spread to the company's Audi and Skoda brands. Audio
Concern for emissions research after jobs cut
The logic of sacking scientists is being questioned in light of the government's insistence the solution to rising emissions will be found through innovation.
Logic of cutting emissions scientists questioned
The logic of sacking scientists researching greenhouse gases is being questioned, in light of the government's insistence the solution to rising emissions will be found through scientific innovation.
…Rigged Volkswagens could be in New Zealand
Diesel engine Volkswagens in New Zealand may have the same rigged technology as models in the US. Warwick Quinn is the chief executive of the Motor Trade Association. Audio
Volkswagens in NZ may also have rigged engines
Volkswagen New Zealand is waiting to hear whether its diesel engines here have been rigged to mask emissions as they are in America. Audio
Shares in Volkswagen rebound slightly
Shares in the troubled Volkswagen have rebounded slightly following the resignation of the German car maker's chief executive, Martin Winterkorn. Audio
Volkswagen shares fall to four year low
Shares in the German car maker, Volkswagen, have fallen to a four year low, as the scandal surrounding its cheating in US emissions testing escalated further. Audio
Owners of VW diesel-powered cars are angry
An American lawyer says thousands of VeeDub owners in the US are angry and appalled to find Europe's largest carmaker had rigged United States emissions tests. Audio
Govt's sustainable forestry claims challenged
The Farm Forestry Association is challenging what the government calls New Zealand's 'sustainable forestry story'.
NZ carbon market getting busier
The New Zealand carbon market is getting busier, with more carbon credits being sold for higher prices. Audio
If they're so good, why haven't electric cars taken off yet?
Electric vehicles have long been touted as the answer to many environmental problems from the potential to make a serious dent in emissions which harm human health and warm the planet - to reducing… Audio
