Where to now for the climate change deal with farmers?
Comment: It's time to find a balance between both extremes in a divisive issue.
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Emissions standoff lift a positive step, say farmers
Hawke's Bay farmers pleased greenhouse gas discussions a step in the right direction.
Let farmers take 'landscape approach' to greenhouse gases - Simon Upton
PCE Simon Upton warns against planting huge forests to mitigate carbon dioxide
Climate change's 'thermal squeeze' hurting our birds
A "thermal squeeze" is driving threatened birds to higher, colder pockets of NZ's forests.
Nanogirl: Scientists confident well-bred cows won't burp
COMMENT: The secret to reducing climate change could be through breeding less burpy cows.
Gas-guzzlers face $3000 fee; discounts for electric cars
It also wants to charge a fee on imported vehicles with higher greenhouse gas emissions.
Sir Rob Fenwick: Auckland needs regional composting plant now
COMMENT: Urban dwellers can do so much more for the well-being of our soil.
Whangārei District Council wants zero carbon target brought forward 20 years
"Only positive radical action will do": Extinction Rebellion Whangārei's plea to meeting.
'Brainwashed': Councillor slams climate crisis declarations
The comments come as the Bay of Plenty considers declaring a climate change emergency.
It's not just Titirangi: Rat infestation doubles across NZ
Expert reveals there is a huge explosion in rat numbers in both forests and urban areas.
Simon Bridges' plan for rural New Zealand
Labour shortages are so bad that some food is left rotting says Simon Bridges.
Your weather: Showers today but mild winter forecast
It may be wet today but winter is set to be warm and dry.
Kai Iwi streams top of councillor's agenda
Coastal streams, planting and flood protection major matters for regional council
National to support Zero Carbon bill despite 'serious concerns'
National Leader Simon Bridges said the party will support the Zero Carbon bill.
Farmers to work harder to reduce methane
Farmers expected to shoulder disproportionate climate change burden - Cranstone says
Rachel Stewart: Earth is heating up and activism will too
COMMENT: The environmental movement, like every other movement, is changing dramatically.
DoC: Forest 'mega-mast' may spell local extinctions
Pest plagues are feared with biggest beech forest seeding event in nearly half a century.
Shaw snubs two-tier ETS
James Shaw has snubbed recommendations for two separate Emissions Trading Schemes.
Second-hottest March another sign of climate change
NZ's second-equal hottest March another clear sign of climate change, scientists say.
Farmer: 'Biological' greenhouse gases merit different treatment
Report moots treating agricultural greenhouse gases differently to fossil fuel emissions.
Grim global climate report: Drought, rising seas, millions displaced
A dramatic new stocktake shows climate change is here - and now affecting millions of us.
European investors eye billion trees project
The billion trees project has attracted the eye of some deep-pocketed players.
Environment watchdog's bold idea to combat climate change
Biological emissions from farms should be policed differently to CO2, watchdog says.
Climate change protests: Will we let the kids down?
COMMENT: Will the national climate change protest by students achieve anything?
'Green' hydrogen: Could it save Taranaki's energy industry?
Taranaki's future as an energy powerhouse could be in "green" hydrogen, PM announces.
Students march over climate change: 'We need adults to listen - this is our future'
Student says although she can't participate in elections, being at protest "was her vote".
The homes against the angry sea: Would you buy here?
Shirley Coker says she has no intention of leaving John Bridgeman's much treasured home.
Kindergarten kids join strike for climate
Waihi people are divided over kindergarten kids joining a global strike for climate.
James Renwick: Dauntless hope in the face of a climate catastrophe
It must be depressing being a climate scientist in 2019. But James Renwick perseveres.
Summer's over: Big wet on its way
A rainy end to month is set to bring much-needed relief to many parched regions.
Rising seas and weather events: Thames still to sign climate change declaration
Locals of the low-lying town motivated to make change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Why NZ shouldn't be waiting to tackle methane
With methane emissions soaring, NZ shouldn't be waiting for a solution, scientist says.
Conservation Comment: Wild pines a fire risk
It is time the fire service and DoC looked at ways to remove these pine trees.