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Scientists just calculated NZ’s ‘blue carbon’ potential - and it’s promising
Restoring coasts offers new carbon sink equivalent to CO2 from tens of thousands of cars.
Ministers lose sign-off powers in backdown on Fast-track Approvals Bill
Chris Bishop, Shane Jones and Simeon Brown will no longer have final approval powers.
Diana Clement: How ethical are your KiwiSaver investments?
OPINION: KiwiSaver funds have quietly invested in industries that cause significant harm.
Forestry groups welcome ETS reset
Optimism about Govt's approach to stabilising the market, NZ Institute of Forestry says.
Opinion: Some NZ homes are becoming uninsurable due to natural disasters
OPINION: There’s no general requirement in NZ that insurers cover anyone’s home.
Govt says petrol will only rise 3c a litre as it moves to raise carbon price
The Government is slashing the number of tonnes of planet-heating emissions for sale.
Insurance premium hikes to keep surpassing the inflation rate - Suncorp CEO
The insurer expects a jump in reinsurance costs post-Cyclone Gabrielle to moderate.
Letters: Act's alternative reality, tighter monitoring of gun owners to prevent crimes
OPINION: 'The vast majority of guns in New Zealand are not essential for legitimate use.'
Trump says Harris will be easier to beat than Biden
But some polls show Harris edging ahead in the election race.
Auckland floods: Council offers buyout to homeowner $180k under CV
Couple describe offer as 'bewildering' but council insists process is fair.
Alis Bouma: Finding alternatives to cars and capitalism
'I don’t want to be living in a world where I’m driving to work for the rest of my life.'
NZ Steel makes 1.3m tonnes of emissions, claims 1.8m tonnes of free credits
Government's $359m carbon credit giveaway sparks climate target concerns.
Is NZ moving fast enough to prepare for worsening climate impacts?
Climate change poses a multibillion-dollar risk to NZ.
Opinion: Energy storage critical to NZ’s economic and climate future
OPINION: This is a market failure, and one with serious implications.
Green buildings make money for landlords and tenants - landmark new report
The rents are higher and vacancy rates are lower than ordinary buildings.
Opinion: NZ is running out of gas - that’s good for the climate, bad for the economy
OPINION: NZ is running out of gas. That’s good for the climate, but bad for the economy.
Analysis: Why environment groups are accusing the Govt of a 'war on nature'
Green groups say the Government is 'waging a war on nature'. What are their main gripes?
More marine heatwaves likely for NZ this summer; study reveals risk to critical ocean species
New study warns that worsening marine heatwaves could push a major pillar of our sea life.
Urgent coastal protection work needed in Hawke’s Bay - report
Report has been 10 years in the making.
Editorial: Air NZ backtracks on climate targets a blow to airline
OPINION: Ditching green goals highlights opportunity there for the taking for New Zealand.
‘Forest Maker’ calls on Kiwi farmers to plant more trees: ‘You will gain so much’
'Instead of impacting your wallet, in the long run it's going to end up benefiting you.'
Opinion: Nations, corporations leading us into an unsustainable future – Dr Daniel Hikuroa
OPINION: Māori are responsible for ensuring the viability of land and resources.
Climate change: 80% of Kiwis against development in risky areas
A major new poll has delivered a clear call to the Government.
Opinion: Waste and recycling sector is not a cash cow
OPINION: Our country will generate more waste, recycle less, and emit more.
Simon Wilson: Climate lessons from the Titanic
OPINION: Titanic is back, with lessons about billionaires and climate change.
Climate chief rubbishes claims farmers need to wait for tech
'There are already known practices in agriculture that can reduce GHG emissions.'
Opinion: Science needed to solve milky-fleshed snapper syndrome
OPINION: Let’s face it - nobody wants to be catching sick fish.
Explained: The weird polar heatwave putting extra chill in NZ’s winter
What’s going on down at the South Pole?
Carbon dioxide levels reach another new record in Wellington
Wellington is showing some of the highest levels of CO2 recorded in New Zealand.
Champion Portia captures best of Black Ferns spirit
Portia Woodman-Wickliffe typifies the spirit of her winning side.
A town reeling: The community fighting to turn around flood-stricken Wairoa
Flooding, climate change and gradual decline in primary industry are hitting Wairoa.
SCAN invites seniors to shape climate future at August 12 meeting
Seniors are invited to join a climate action project, with a meeting on August 12.
Ocean warming threatens multi-million dollar losses for NZ fishing sector
Scientists say warming could soon hit a tipping point for catch rates in NZ fisheries.