Archaeologists have gained an unexpected benefit from global warming.

Up to 11 species of beetle may be introduced to NZ.

The international panel set up to advise governments on the effects of global warming 'needs a major overhaul', a report says.

Rural voters have some bargaining power now in the decision of who will govern Australia.

Singer-songwriter Bjork is spearheading a push to put foreign energy takeovers to referendum if enough people oppose the deals.

The world's leading climate scientists are gathering in the United States this week.

The state-owned weather and atmospheric research body is being taken to court over the accuracy of data used to calculate global warming.

Former Prime Minister Helen Clark is calling for a major rethink about leading multilateral institutions including UN where she is No 3 in command.

Dr Tim Mackle, chief executive of DairyNZ, warns of the challenges ahead for New Zealand dairying.