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Radical change is happening in NZ's finance industry

There will be more innovative social and green finance opportunities for investors.

HSBC boss: 'Who cares if Miami is underwater in 100 years?'

The bank's head of responsible investing decries climate debate's 'shrill, partisan' tone.

Vanuatu still in Tropical Cyclone Gina's grip

Gina continues to impact Vanuatu, moving through the country's southern islands.

Live: Finance Minister pitches Budget to business leaders

"Scramble" to keep ahead of challenges, but recession not imminent, economist says.

Good start but more needed: Northland's take on Budget climate change measures

$2.9b has been set aside from the Emissions Trading Scheme to fight climate change.

Budget experts deliver their verdicts: Missed opportunities and no plan for growth

We asked political insiders from across the spectrum to give us their take.

Budget 2022: Millions for RMA overhaul, biodiversity plan

Aside from Govt's big climate spend, Budget 2022 comes with some other green bonuses.

Budget 2022: Unspent tourism funds for $54m 'innovation programme'

Sector group frustrated by lack of detail on which firms will qualify

Focus Morning Bulletin: 17 May, 2022

Scepticism over the big emissions reduction plan, just how bad is bullying in New Zealand schools and grim predictions for the economic future in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Simon Wilson: What the climate action plan really needs

OPINION: The new Emissions Reduction Plan is a massive step that still falls short.

Thomas Coughlan: Govt has methane on its breath

OPINION: Our most polluting sector is the biggest winner from climate lolly scramble.

'It's devastating' - Deputy PM's message to ram-raided businesses

Robertson stepped in for the PM at this week's post-Cabinet press conference.

Govt to ban new fossil fuel electricity generation

New coal and gas electricity generation ban unveiled with large Govt funding pledge.

Focus: Robertson and O'Connor on agriculture emissions

Thomas Coughlan questions why agriculture is getting $750m in funding when the industry doesn't contribute to the ETS. Video / Mark Mitchell

Thomas Coughlan: The big, bad question behind Govt's climate plan - do households or business get the bill?

OPINION: The Government has rolled over to cost of living fears in climate policy.

Focus: James Shaw outlines Emission Reduction Plan

Climate Change Minister James Shaw announces the Government's Emission Reduction Plan at Parliament. Video / Mark Mitchell