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Rotorua MP candidates respond to Bryce Allan's story.
Simon Wilson: The parties of the right are selling farmers short
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Climate change ‘challenge of our lifetime’ - Ngāi Tahu
The South Island iwi is being adversly affected by flooding risk.
Simon Wilson: 5 takeaways from the big climate change and business conference
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‘El Nino has arrived’: Lower than normal rainfall, ‘dramatic’ temp swings, strong winds
While strong, damaging wind threatens this weekend, next week could be over 30C in places.
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The responses of BusinessNZ members on some hot-button election year issues.
Mood of the Boardroom: Climate high on Spark agenda
A clear line of sight means businesses can tackle climate challenges.
Climate change isn’t a thing of the future any more, says author and activist Tim Jones
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Whanganui candidates on climate change
Managed retreat and more renewable energy were mentioned by candidates.
CEOs mixed reception for Green Party
The minor parties are in the running to be power-brokers.
Climate change: Insurance risks weigh on the boardroom
As climate change develops most experts believe premiums will increase.
‘Shock horror’: Neighbours warned Sounds driveway would slip, and it did
'We were absolutely horrified that this had happened under our noses.'
How do we tackle climate change? National, Labour, Act, Greens, Te Pāti Māori and NZ First policies compared
Our extreme summer made climate change a top-five issue to Kiwis. Where do parties stand?
As Antarctic sea ice continues its dramatic decline, we need much better models to predict its future
Some scientists have suggested this year could mark a regime shift for Antarctica.
Millions more spent advertising big gas guzzlers than small cars or EVs
‘Industry hype’ about electric vehicles isn’t matched by the money car makers spend.
200 glaciers vanish in Southern Alps
One of the main drivers of glacier change in the Southern Alps is ocean temperature.
Simon Wilson on the political contest of style, substance and saving lives
OPINION: From Viaduct lunches to saving lives, this election has it all.
Opinion: When it comes to politics, it’s time to think long-term
Opinion: If only we looked at the long-term now, we’d avoid big mistakes later.
What parties hope to offer Pasifika through their policies
The Pacific Election 2023 debate began with the issue of an amnesty for overstayers.
Watch live: The Front Bench looks at the big political issues of this week
The Front Bench will examine the issues that Kiwis are talking about ahead of voting day.
New ministerial post, more cash pledges, in Labour climate ‘manifesto’
Labour unveils new policy in 'manifesto' for how the party plans to tackle climate change.
Lego ditches oil-free bricks in sustainability setback
Financial Times: Lego says the new material would have a bigger carbon footprint.
‘It’s looking bad’: The four big trends to watch this El Niño summer
One of the strongest El Niños in 80 years has experts looking ahead to an extreme summer.
Editorial: Climate can become a political football
OPINION: We need to be wary about losing momentum on this issue.
140,000 landslides: What scientists are learning from Gabrielle’s record damage
More than 140,000 landslides mapped in Gabrielle's wake to help build new forecast models.
Kia rite-Time to Act: From cyclones to droughts, climate’s wild ride
OPINION: Get ready for "climate whiplash".
The cost of waiting: The multibillion-dollar hole faced by both Labour and National
Labour and National are committed to meeting the country’s international climate target.
'One of the most serious claims made on the campaign': Why Labour, National are fighting about carbon
Would petrol prices really rise under National?
Barney Irvine: Five waste and recycling priorities for the next Govt
OPINION: There's a need for a nationwide public education campaign on recycling.
Letters: On crime, climate, a stadium, grey power and men's health
OPINION: Letters and premium debate on the All Blacks and more.