Multiple pulp and paper mills have closed since the coalition came to power, citing high energy costs, leading to loud calls for action on electricity prices.
Politics
Sunday 2:06pm
28:11
Efforts to curb emissions of heat-trapping gases that started 10 years ago with the Paris climate agreement have had a significant effect, a new study suggests.
Environment
Sunday 10:26am
While the farming industry responded positively to the news, many climate scientists condemned the move as an unprecedented rollback.
Mon, Oct 13
The target would be set at a range of 14-24% below 2017 levels by 2050.
Sun, Oct 12
More than 1000 small glaciers in Switzerland have already disappeared.
Thu, Oct 2
Logan Church spoke with Trump’s energy secretary, who said we should stop being so worried about climate change. Then he met a Prime Minister whose nation is being swallowed by the sea.
Fri, Sep 26
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including Donald Trump’s climate denial at the UN, more popular food products recalled, and Emmanuel Macron’s unexpected walk.
New Zealand
Wed, Sep 24
Climate Change Minister Simon Watts repeatedly denied the plan, but then confirmed it to 1News two days later.
Fri, Sep 19
The long-awaited $450 million wastewater treatment plant at Snells Beach has finally opened, but for oyster farmer Tom Walters, the milestone comes far too late.
Tue, Sep 16
Applicants pay up to NZ$237,500 for Nauruan passports, offering visa-free access to several countries, as the island nation seeks new revenue to restore land and build resilience.
World
Sun, Sep 7
Every time it rains, residents of a Western Bay of Plenty neighbourhood watch and wait for the flood waters to rise.
Wed, Jul 30
Wairau Bar, or Te Pokohiwi o Kupe, in Marlborough region is one of the country's most significant archaeological sites.
Te Ao Māori
Thu, Jul 10
The Hurunui District Council has purchased a block of land for $3.8m to prepare for future disasters.
Thu, Jun 26
Steve Abel criticised Labour's decision to "review" their policy on agriculture's inclusion in the ETS, saying they should "just do it".
Sun, Jun 15
Rainfall totals during the next three months were expected to be "above normal for the north of the North Island and near normal for the east of the South Island".
Fri, May 30
The venomous sea creatures are being driven south by storm surges — but there is good news.
Mon, Apr 28
It is the first time projects from Aotearoa have been accepted.
Fri, Apr 18
Atmospheric rivers expected to deliver a much greater proportion of the country's total annual rainfall, NIWA says.
Tue, Mar 18
The enormous system of Atlantic currents known as AMOC appears to be slowing, bringing changes in climate around the world.
Sat, Mar 8
Temperatures across the ditch have already risen by 1.51C since 1910.
Tue, Feb 25
Jones revealed today that coal and gold were being added to the list of minerals he sees as critical for economic growth.
Fri, Jan 31
Why are the Santa Ana winds so fast and so dry?
Sat, Jan 11
The fund had put in more than $100 million of taxpayer funds into the now collapsed company.
Business
December 5, 2024
Outgoing Climate Change Commission Chair Rod Carr says there may be a need "to go further than net zero" if methane reduction targets are changed.
December 1, 2024
The coastal town has flooded repeatedly in recent years, with climate change causing concerns that floods are only going to get worse.
November 17, 2024
