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New forestry slash inquiry ‘too brief’ to consider issues - industry
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Thomas Coughlan: National’s massive Pugh-turn dominates return of Parliament
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National MP’s about-turn on climate change after Luxon intervenes
Pugh blames nerves for her climate change comments, Luxon gives her a reading list.
Focus: Labour respond to Maureen Pugh's climate change comment
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Focus: Luxon reacts to Maureen Pugh refusing to say she believes in man-made climate change
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Explained: Our lousy 2023 summer - why we need to brace for more heavy rainfall on horizon
La Niña isn't done with NZ's drenched north, with another soaking possible in early March.
‘Too big for petty, partisan politics’: Can NZ’s politicians actually work together on climate change?
We asked climate change minister whether the cyclone chaos has changed attitudes.
'So special': Widow's priceless treasure rescued from cyclone-destroyed home
Family, friends rally around widow whose Esk Valley home was destroyed by cyclone.
Shaneel Lal: We need radical change in the face of radical disasters
We are contributing to our demise. But not all equally.
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John Roughan: We need to be proactive in maintaining infrastructure
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Boris Sokratov: This is absolute 'Green Standing by James Shaw and his Green Mob'
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Skinny robot documents forces eroding Doomsday Glacier
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Live Q&A: Is extreme weather the new normal in NZ? Our experts explain
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Cyclone Gabrielle: More fibre in infrastructure diet might be needed
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UN chief issues fresh 'climate chaos' warning
The danger is acute for nearly 900 million people who live in low-lying coastal zones.
Juha Saarinen: We weren’t prepared for this cyclone, but we need to be in future
Opinion: The climate emergency is hitting home hard, writes Juha Saarinen.
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown abandons cuts to stormwater spending
Mayoral budget is not fit-for-purpose in a climate emergency, says Forest & Bird.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown abandons cuts to stormwater spending
Mayoral budget is not fit-for-purpose in a climate emergency, says Forest & Bird.
Questions raised over Tararua District’s role in climate action plan
Councillors question district's role in draft climate action plan.