‘Strong’ marine heatwave conditions around North Island fueling warmth, humidity
Abnormal ocean warmth around northern coasts may already be noticeable for beachgoers.
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Opinion: Richest 1% emit more CO2 in an hour than lifetime of average person
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'Suicide pact for the rest of the world': Outrage as climate talks reach new US$300b finance deal
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Simon Wilson: The Mowbrays, the helipad - and the 'most loathed' organisation in council
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Regional NZ heatwaves once considered one-in-300-year events now concerningly more common.
Editorial: Time running out for properties at risk from climate-driven flooding
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Analysis: How will NZ efforts stack up at this year’s big climate change summit?
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