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Gareth Hughes believes he could have returned to Parliament with a winnable list place.
Political Roundup: The pros and cons of the Zero Carbon Act
There's been plenty of back-slapping and high fives but not everyone is happy.
Credit where it's due: Shaw praises Nats on Zero Carbon Act
Green Party co-leader puts aside politics to praise Todd Muller on Zero Carbon Act.
Dark as night, hot as hell: What it's like inside an Oz forest fire
Daytime darkness. Ember storms. A scientist describes what it's like inside a forest fire.
Why 'extreme fire' raging across Oz is a warning for NZ
An expert explains why Australia's wildfires are so extreme - and what they mean for NZ.
David Cormack: NZ goes from fast follower to world leader
Comment: Generation Z could very well be the last to live.
Audrey Young: Climate change shift enhances Simon Bridges' leadership
COMMENT: In subterranean battle between Simon Bridges and Judith Collins, Bridges won.
Listen live: PM Jacinda Ardern joins Mike Hosking to discuss her 'nuclear moment'
It's time to deliver action, says Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
Portfolio rethink after climate-change stoush in Wellington
Wellington's mayor has taken transport into his own hands and given himself the portfolio.
Amid 'OK-boomergate', Thunberg and Schwarzenegger go for a ride
It's November, 2019. The teens are talking back and mum and dad and grandpa all hate it.
Why is Australia trying to shut down climate activism?
New York Times: Australian Government threatens new law to punish protesters.
More than 11,000 scientists from around the world declare a 'climate emergency'
Climate change an 'emergency' which the study notes is caused by many humans.
Two ticks green: National pledges conditional support for climate-change bills
National will support the Zero Carbon Act in second reading, and ETS bill in its first.
Blade Runner's disturbing vision of a dystopic LA isn't as bad as reality
EDITORIAL: Blade Runner was set in LA of November 2019 - what did it get right and wrong?
Neville Peat: Climate change needs bold plans
COMMENT: Government has to ramp up policies to give New Zealanders of tomorrow a future.
Extinction Rebellion spooks kids with climate change prank
"What's worse than the zombie apocalypse? The climate apocalypse."
Mayor and councillors sworn in
Climate change and rising population to challenge Whangārei District councillors.
NZ's glaciers shrinking as 'geotourist' numbers swell
Shrinking glaciers should be a lesson to tourists about climate change, researchers say.
Apec cancellation 'couldn't come at worse time'
The summit was seen as a chance to ease global trade tensions.
Businesses urged to find their 'inner Greta'
Sir Jonathon Porritt is advocating for a new reality.
Climate change disclosure for companies could become law
Listed companies would need to tell their shareholders about climate-change risks
Focus: NZ Herald Sustainable Business Report - Sir Jonathon Porritt
Sir Jonathon Porritt talks to The New Zealand Herald on how climate change activism is affecting the corporate world. Video / Brett Phibbs
'We expect industry to play its part'
Grant Robertson signed the 44-strong Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action.
Sustainable finance for a shared future
What vehicles will drive us to the green economy asks James Shaw.
A long-term view for generations
Climate change could lead to material economic and financial stability impacts.
Analysis: New Wellington regional council chair romps in
Roger Blakeley pulled out of the two horse-race, leaving Daran Ponter to take the reins.
Sparking machinery ban in Tasman fire review guidelines
Nelson Fire was largest NZ wildfire in 72 years.
150 young scientists urge Greens to re-think GE
More than 150 young scientists appeal to Greens to soften its stance over gene editing.
Audrey Young: Coalition is thriving on PM's talent
COMMENT: Winston Peters knew his place on Thursday and it was not with Jacinda Ardern.
A forecast for a warming world: Learn to live with fire
New York Times: Researchers are looking for ways to live in a world primed to burn.
Simon Wilson: the good and not-so-much of the new methane emissions rules
Comment: Always expect more from Government, never rely on it.
Audrey Young: Is that purring coming from the Beehive?
James Shaw's patience pays off handsomely, writes Audrey Young.
Ardern: Farmers dodging ETS 'absolutely not' a Govt backdown
Farmers full of praise for the Govt's new initiative – environmentalists, not so much.