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First half of year among warmest, milder weather to continue

The first half of the year has been among the warmest on the books, Niwa says.

Sir Rob Fenwick: Auckland needs regional composting plant now

COMMENT: Urban dwellers can do so much more for the well-being of our soil.

Study finds urgent need to understand NZ's blue backyard

NZ is missing crucial opportunities to manage its vast marine estate, researchers warn.

Climate refugees pose challenges to mental health services

Climate change refugees could pose even greater challenges for NZ mental health services.

Costco vs the climate emergency: planning the future of Auckland

Auckland Council has declared a climate emergency and welcomed Costco. Is that a problem?

How do you talk to children about climate change?

New York Times: The way adults talk about climate change has an effect on young psyches.

Whangārei District Council wants zero carbon target brought forward 20 years

"Only positive radical action will do": Extinction Rebellion Whangārei's plea to meeting.

Expert: Why can't NZ do climate action like it does cricket?

Kiwis have been failing at keeping their greenhouse gas emissions in check, figures show.

Climate change's hot summers could unleash more rat infestations

Rats get frisky in the hot weather and this can lead to population explosions.

Whanganui region marae take on Civil Defence roles

Visiting academic talks to local people about indigenous emergency management.

Old spy images show Himalayan glaciers are melting fast

The Himalayas has only 72 per cent of the ice that was there in 1975.

Birth strikers: The people skipping kids to save the planet

Is it as crazy as it sounds?

Opinion: Climate action deserves praise

Bruce Bisset offers praise to the "Romans".

Letters: Camera could fund roading

Most people learn quite quickly when the back pocket is affected.

Comment: How's your social self-awareness travelling?

Comment: We cannot ignore the impact we make on our planet every time we fly.

Lack of protection for ancient kauri 'ridiculous'

It would take 32 new kauri 100 years to make up for the amount of C02 it stored if felled.

It's not just Titirangi: Rat infestation doubles across NZ

Expert reveals there is a huge explosion in rat numbers in both forests and urban areas.

Tom Belford: Global warming represents a climate emergency

Let's travel back to our patch in Hawke's Bay, which is where we can make a difference.