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Keys says ETS in good shape
Prime Minister John Key has defended New Zealand's emissions trading scheme amid criticism it is soft compared with a new Australian scheme.
Farmers may win ETS reprieve
NZ farmers are unlikely to be brought into the emissions trading scheme in 2015 unless scientific advances are made in reducing animal emissions and our trading partners make giant strides in pricing carbon.
Let's roll... dung beetle to combat global warming
Up to 11 species of beetle may be introduced to NZ.
<i>Tim Mackle:</i> Sustainability key to our growth
Dr Tim Mackle, chief executive of DairyNZ, warns of the challenges ahead for New Zealand dairying.
Govt rejects calls to copy Australia in ETS delay
The Australian govt is shelving plans to start its ETS for at least three years, but the NZ Government says it has no plans to delay the scheme here.
NZ lamb produces hefty 'footprint'
A 100gm serving of NZ lamb consumed in Britain carries a carbon "cost" equivalent to nearly 2kg of carbon dioxide, new research shows.
GE plants promoted as 'cisgenic'
NZ researchers appear to be gearing up for a new bid to win over consumers before the first applications for release of GE pasture species.
Temperatures give exotics a warm welcome
Kiwifruit, peaches, grapes and nectarines could soon be grown in the Garden of England due to climate change, according to a new report.
<i>Green Business: </i>Commonsense Organics growing strong
Organic food can now properly be considered an essential rather than a luxury, says the owner of an expanding chain of organic grocery stores.
AgResearch's new farm pushing for cleaner dairying
The science going on at AgResearch's new farm at Tokanui may help New Zealand's dairy farms run in a more sustainable fashion.
Govt puts $45m into emissions plan
A New Zealand-led initiative on cutting greenhouse gases has won widespread support.
Key dumped from BBC Copenhagen debate
John Key has been bumped at the last minute from a worldwide televised climate change debate - in favour of Australia's Kevin Rudd.
NZ hopes to make splash with global plan
New Zealand will unveil more details of its global alliance to cut greenhouse gases at a meeting in Copenhagen today.
NZ's only tea plantation goes organic, starts exporting
New Zealand's only tea plantation is now certified organic in time to begin exporting its harvest.
Govt sending Iwi to Copenhagen climate talks
Nick Smith says he makes no apologies for using taxpayers' money to send two Iwi Leadership Group members to the upcoming climate talks in Copenhagen.