The two official UN drafts are a step in the right direction or a hopelessly ineffective cop-out depending on who you listen to.

New Zealand officials were consulted over a controversial document which has compromised climate talks in Copenhagen.

Was it just me or did the lady who was crying about her island going under water because of global warming seem fake?

This year is likely to be among the 10 hottest years on record, early figures from the World Meteorological Organisation indicate.

Evidence of rising temperatures in NZ is being used by Britain in an effort to lessen the fall-out from leaked scientific emails.

Concerned mother of four Nicky Chapman petitioned for Government climate change policy at Parliament grounds today.

The US president's decision to attend the end of the Copenhagen summit means "real business" can be done, says Climate Minister Nick Smith.