Revamped emissions trading scheme plans to be released
Government walks back scheme after conversion of swathes of sheep and beef farming land.
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Carbon auction failure not a flop, Climate Change Minister and experts say
Climate Change Minister James Shaw says the carbon market is working as it should.
Fake email trial: Grandmother found guilty of forgery
Woman wrote a fake postponement email for a petroleum-industry conference.
'I haven’t met anyone who’s wet or whiny': Hipkins reacts to Luxon comments at Fieldays
The PM was all too pleased to stick the boot into National's Christopher Luxon as well.
'Coalition of colonisers': Ngarewa-Packer slams Māori MPs for climate inaction
Te Pāti Māori co-leader has criticised fellow Māori politicians.
Watch: PM Chris Hipkins to lead trade delegation to China
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Hundreds of flights affected as wildfire smog smothers New York
The FAA has issued a warning to airlines over wildfire smoke which blankets northeast US.
Why we can't see the flood for the trees
New data shows forest soaked up nearly 60% of rain during two deluges.
‘Exacerbated by climate change’ - NZ experiences warmest May on record
Temperatures have been 2C higher than average in all areas except Northland.
A break from the rain? Auckland set for week of sunny weather
It will be a welcome reprieve for the sun-starved city.
Climate scientist says NZ insulated from worst, but warns chaos here already
Aotearoa still faces climate chaos caused by out-of-control carbon emissions.
Brett O’Riley: Time to set new infrastructure priorities
We have to be pragmatic and realistic, and open our doors to overseas funding.
OPINION: The climate challenge is an opportunity
OPINION: We can’t look to last century’s plans.
Auckland Light Rail shifts up a gear
ALR will help underpin growth, greater productivity and economic prosperity.
Infrastructure Report: Future-proofing Auckland Airport
The airport is developing with an eye to the longer-term.
A stronger business voice at the table needed
Investors will arrive to improve the country’s liveability if the conditions are right.
Infrastructure Report: Planning for future weather events will require a different approach
The concepts of resilience and sustainability are key priorities.
Nick Leggett: The importance of sustainability
OPINION: Our ageing infrastructure is ill-equipped to handle NZ’s changing climate.
An alliance to spearhead cyclone recovery effort
Downer aims to build back smarter in Cyclone Gabrielle recovery.
Infrastructure Report: CRL an agent of change
Changes implemented for the City Rail Link will leave a legacy for construction industry.
Simon Wilson: Rates or a shares sale? Wayne Brown’s big budget showdown
OPINION: With two days to go, Wayne Brown is running out of time to get his budget passed.
New Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka arrives in NZ
It's his first visit since winning last year’s election.
Four storeys high: The biggest waves recorded around NZ this year
A "one-in-3000 year" wave near Napier has been among the biggest recorded.
'Fight of our lives': Climate scientist ‘optimistic and pessimistic’ about future
James Renwick's new book delivers "future forecast" for NZ, but there's time to change it.
Inside the days of chaos as officials ‘struggled to get their heads above water’ after Auckland floods
Documents show the view from Wellington as NZ's biggest city was drenched in January.
Finn Williams: I was a climate hypocrite. Here's what I did about it
Comment: I’ve been a car guy since my nana gave me a VHS tape with an episode of Top Gear.
'Really quite sick': Earth is in danger zone in all ecological ways
Earth has been pushed into 'the danger zone' for the wellbeing of people living on it.
Govt considering fertiliser tax as time to price emissions runs low
It comes as time runs out on pricing scheme, Govt looks to other funding options.
Penetaui Kleskovic: Māori climate heating up over ETS
Opinion: 'It is almost as if commercial analysis is a swear word.'
Shane Te Pou: (Almost) shot dead in Bourbon Street
People are too quick to accept political inaction on gun violence and climate crisis.
Climate advocates march to Parliament
Around 1000 campaigners gathered in Civic Square before marching to Parliament.
'Hypocrisy': Environment Ministry boss flies to Wellington once a week
The ministry has come under fire again for its air travel emissions.