The Government has announced the leadership of a powerful new committee on climate change.

Climate Change Minister James Shaw from his press conference after naming his Climate Change Committee. / Mark Mitchell

Ardern concedes her Govt is 'unique', but they do agree on climate change action.

Merkel could teach Ardern a trick or two about dealing with Trumpesque egos around her.

How much finance is the world putting toward curbing climate change? Not enough.

The PM said: 'It's not where the future lies." I didn't know the future was so close.

Aucklanders will get to experience electric buses on the City Link service from next week.

Investing in a greener future today will help NZ in the long run, a new report finds.

Exploration ban could become a source of pride

Outflows like those which shut Auckland beaches over summer have surged in number.

PM Jacinda Ardern will arrive in Europe with bragging rights on climate change.

Dairying behind big jump in greenhouse gases.

"New Zealand has stood up to one of the most powerful industries in the world."

Yesterday's storm was a strange stew packing a dying marine heatwave and side-swipe low.

Marine heatwaves are growing longer, stronger and more frequent thanks to climate change.

On the rare occasion they hit New Zealand towns, tornadoes are dramatic events.

NZ-made proteins could help combat everything from disease to climate change.

Kiwis may not know they just lived through an event freakish even under climate change.

Jim Jones has some innovative ideas for combating climate change and greenhouse gases

A Westpac report shows immediate action on climate change could save NZ $30 billion.

EDITORIAL: Food security is a public concern even in New Zealand.

Destructive cyclones and changing climate - how long can New Zealand provide fresh food?

Incorporating plantain into grazed land found to reduce release of greenhouse gasses.

Ancient kauri trees are helping us understand how forests might fare in future droughts.

Warmer weather could make us prone to more foreign, disease-carrying mosquitos.

Temperatures were more than 2C above average in our summer of extremes.

The Earth got really hot, really fast once before. It didn't end well.

The oil and gas exploration industry says its waiting to be consulted on block offers

Hundreds of people are standing outside access points to TSB Bank Arena to stop delegates getting in.

It's hoped about 200 people will show up for the blockade and rally tomorrow.