NZ Environment and Climate news
![An artwork that sings with you in world-first for Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=785)
An artwork that sings with you in world-first for Auckland
Graham Tipene's Waimahara is a fully immersive experience that will sing along with you.
![Award-winning photographs highlight nature in close-up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=785)
Award-winning photographs highlight nature in close-up
The winners of the International Garden Photographer of the Year have been announced.
![Chlöe Swarbrick: Climate crisis requires rational, immediate and bold action](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
Chlöe Swarbrick: Climate crisis requires rational, immediate and bold action
OPINION: The climate crisis is no longer some dystopian nightmare.
![In Greece, another tourist found dead amid scorching heat wave](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
In Greece, another tourist found dead amid scorching heat wave
NY Times: At least 10 tourists have gone missing or been found dead this year in Greece.
![Kiwis in running for top Australian nature photo awards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
Kiwis in running for top Australian nature photo awards
The Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year finalists have been announced.
Electric & hybrid car news
![Ford Ranger turns into 6x6 hybrid beast with 3800kg max payload](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
Ford Ranger turns into 6x6 hybrid beast with 3800kg max payload
Could this be the ultimate ute adventure machine?
![Report: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance could get new motor](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
Report: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance could get new motor
Updated VIN may have inadvertently given us a clue about the new powertrain.
![MG4 vs GWM Ora: ultimate cheap EV shootout](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
MG4 vs GWM Ora: ultimate cheap EV shootout
We take an up-close look at two of NZ's cheapest new EVs.
More Environment and Climate news
![Opinion: Buy better for people, the planet and your bottom-line](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
Opinion: Buy better for people, the planet and your bottom-line
OPINION: Sustainability is important whether you care about it or not.
![Making art with a message with litter collected from Waitematā Harbour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
Making art with a message with litter collected from Waitematā Harbour
A new artwork at Kelly Tarlton's highlights problems facing our oceans.
![New habitat for kākāpō gives hope for breeding future](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
New habitat for kākāpō gives hope for breeding future
Four male kākāpō have been moved to a Fiordland island as a step to permanent population.
![Retailer Crackerjack fined for selling children’s nightware that breached fire safety label rules](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
Retailer Crackerjack fined for selling children’s nightware that breached fire safety label rules
Prosecution followed inspection which found non-compliant sleepware in Napier store.
![Race against time to save skink on the brink](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
Race against time to save skink on the brink
Less than 20 awakōpaka skink remain. Scientists pull out the stops to save them.
![Kiwi music stars fight against gold mine plan beneath conservation land](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
Kiwi music stars fight against gold mine plan beneath conservation land
It could be among the first such projects approved under Govt bill.
![Ferry trial on Auckland waterfront](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
Ferry trial on Auckland waterfront
The Wynyard Crossing Bridge is closed. A ferry might bring visitors back.
!['Holy grail’: Work on methane vaccine ramps up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
'Holy grail’: Work on methane vaccine ramps up
'Could be one of the best long-term options to shift the dial on agricultural emissions.'
![Could Wellington be the next region to ink a water deal with the government?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
Could Wellington be the next region to ink a water deal with the government?
Councils to work together on a plan for a Greater Wellington region water deal.
!['Horrendous': Costs of ball season puts pressure on parents](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
'Horrendous': Costs of ball season puts pressure on parents
The cost of school balls keeps rising, with parents and schools struggling to keep up.
![Class warfare: Education Ministry cuts 'strike at heart', Govt promises to reinvest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
Class warfare: Education Ministry cuts 'strike at heart', Govt promises to reinvest
More than 1000 roles are set to be axed from the two agencies alone.
!['Savage cuts': Ministry of Education and Oranga Tamariki look to slash 1000 jobs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
'Savage cuts': Ministry of Education and Oranga Tamariki look to slash 1000 jobs
The PSA has called it a 'brutal day' for the public sector.
![School Strike 4 Climate protest in Wellington](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
School Strike 4 Climate protest in Wellington
Hundreds of students, some as young as 10, are marching to Parliament today as part of the School Strike 4 Climate. Protests are also being held in Auckland and Christchurch.
![Opinion: Schools need to get back to basics too](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
Opinion: Schools need to get back to basics too
Schools need to be fully open every day of the school year, writes Alwyn Poole.
![New history curriculum 'challenging' for teachers under pressure](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=785)
New history curriculum 'challenging' for teachers under pressure
A lack of focus on global events in the new history curriculum is causing concern.