When pushed, climate minister says ‘we’re staying in Paris’
By David Williams, Newsroom
On the day the election date is announced, the National Party says it’s committed to climate action, with caveats.

Insurer temporarily halts new policies in Westport due to flood risk

By Kate Newton, RNZ

A major insurance company has temporarily stopped offering new home insurance policies in Westport because of the town's flood risk.

A brief history of vegetation on Mauao and the need for a climate risk reduction election

By Manu Caddie, Substack
The tragic loss of life should cause us to reflect on our relationship with vulnerable landscapes in a changing climate.

Climate change making storms 'more intense'
By Bill Hackman, RNZ
A climate scientist says it's not too late for people to reduce emissions and slow the effects of climate change.

Which regions lead NZ in rooftop solar – and which ones lag behind

By Marc Daalder, Newsroom

Forestry group urges Government to remove legal accountability for slash
By Marty Sharpe, Stuff
Gisborne/Tairāwhiti is shoring up its reputation as ground zero in the battle between communities and forestry operators as to what is legally acceptable when it comes to slash.

900,000-tonne miscalculation makes carbon target even tougher

By Kate Newton, RNZ
A miscalculation has left New Zealand with less wiggle-room to meet all of its planned greenhouse gas savings.

Government pushes ‘unavoidable’ new mines as conservationists raise alarm

Amber Allott, The Press
Conservationists say they have been embroiled in a battle to stop plans to blast Denniston Plateau apart from being fast-tracked with little public input.

Extreme rainfall events a 'peek into the future', climate experts say

By Kate Newton, RNZ
La Niña conditions and background climate change trends combined to create the intense rainfall that devastated North Island communities, climate experts say.

Hīkoi calling for ‘urgent action’ on slash to mark 3rd anniversary of devastation

By Marty Sharpe, Stuff
A hīkoi through the streets of Gisborne will take place on Thursday to mark the third anniversary of the devastation that struck the region from ex-Tropical Cyclone Hale and Cyclone Gabrielle.

Do trees prevent landslides? What science says about roots, rainfall and stability

By Martin Brook, The Conversation
In the days since last week’s fatal landslides at Mount Maunganui, there has been widespread discussion about what may have caused the slopes above the campground to fail, including the possible role of recent tree removal on Mauao.