'Our world is melting'
20 Mar 2025
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Signs of human-induced climate change reached new heights in 2024, with some of the consequences irreversible over hundreds if not thousands of years, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organisation.
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Top scientist speaks out against Trump regime’s attack on premier research centre
Today 11:15am
By Liz Kivi | Kevin Trenberth, one of the world’s leading climate scientists, now based in New Zealand, has told the Trump administration he is “appalled” at its attempt to break up the international research centre he has been associated with for nearly 50 years.
Govt's $50m EV charging boost to double network
Today 11:15am
By Shannon Morris-Williams | More than 2,500 new EV chargers are set to be rolled out across New Zealand, more than doubling the public network – but still leaving the total at less than half the Government's 10,000 target.
Peters’ power pitch
Today 11:15am
By Liz Kivi | NZ First leader Winston Peters promised he would intervene in the energy market to deliver cheaper prices if his party is re-elected, with a plan to split the gentailers into separate generators and retailers.
NZ–Ireland farm emissions deal labelled 'Greenwash Alliance'
Fri 20 Mar 2026
By Shannon Morris-Williams | A renewed research partnership between New Zealand and Ireland to tackle agricultural emissions is being promoted as a step forward for climate innovation – but Greenpeace says it risks becoming a distraction from meaningful cuts.
$30m airline fund risks ‘burning public money’ without lasting benefit – expert
Fri 20 Mar 2026
By Shannon Morris-Williams | A $30 million government package to support regional air routes risks delivering poor value for money while increasing emissions, according to transport strategist Tim Adriaansen.
Can oil crisis lead to the economic transformation we desperately need?
Fri 20 Mar 2026
COMMENT: The latest crisis has all the ingredients for the “wake-up call” we need to transform our economy to one fit for the future. But we thought that about COVID as well, writes Catherine Knight.
Media round-up
Fri 20 Mar 2026
In our round-up of climate coverage in local media: Crown lawyers agree High Court could quash emissions plan if found unlawful; NZ is locked in 'disaster inertia'; and climate change is notably absent from new development laws.
Govt finalises geothermal strategy and commits to $50m boost
Thu 19 Mar 2026
By Shannon Morris-Williams | The Government has launched a plan to grow geothermal energy and committed a further $50 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund to support early-stage projects and drive expansion of the sector.
LNG sold as insurance, but modelling points to a bigger role
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New Zealand’s gas market is heading for a sharp contraction whether the country sticks with domestic supply alone or introduces liquefied natural gas imports.
ECan says coastal protection a priority despite planning handbrake
Thu 19 Mar 2026
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter | Canterbury’s regional council says it is continuing to address coastal protection rules, but conservationists say it is not acting fast enough.
