An increasing number of severe weather events were now happening in spring and summer, IAG says.
New Zealand
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Over a 48-hour window, the capital saw rainfall totals that nearly tripled monthly averages, with some residents describing it as the worst flooding event since Wellington’s disastrous 1976 storm.
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In scaling up the New Zealand's renewables sector, a large and untapped opportunity lies just offshore.
Mon, Apr 13
The cherry orchadist estimates 8.5 million machines – cars, trucks and industrial tools – could be electrified now, with today’s technology.
Sun, Mar 29
The past 11 years were the hottest on record, with scientists warning rising seas, melting ice and extreme weather pose growing risks, including for New Zealand and the Pacific.
World
Mon, Mar 23
The work underway at Amberley Beach, around 35km north of Christchurch, is quickly becoming a national test case.
Environment
Consumer NZ recently described the situation as “serious” and called for urgent government action, citing concerns about both affordability and the way the market is functioning.
Mon, Mar 9
Lower air pressure, La Niña and warm oceans fuelled a season of floods, landslides and temperature extremes – a preview of New Zealand’s climate future in a warming world.
Thu, Mar 5
Ngā Wairiki-Ngāti Apa is staking its claim in New Zealand’s clean energy future, backing a 280-megawatt green hydrogen and methanol project that could deliver climate gains, generational returns and long-term iwi ownership.
Thu, Feb 19
Eight severe weather-related states of emergency have already been declared this year, matching the total for all of 2025.
Mon, Feb 16
For many people, it has felt like midsummer never really arrived. Is it simply bad luck, or is there something more going on?
Wed, Jan 28
Understanding ocean heat – and how it shapes rainfall, storms and marine heatwaves – is central to explaining what we experience on land.
Thu, Jan 22
Pacific Island nation offers the world an opportunity to be a 'careholder' to each square kilometre of its Marine Protected Area.
Fri, Jan 9
Four of New Zealand's five warmest years since records began have occurred since 2021.
Thu, Jan 8
Sea surface temperatures were increasing about 34% faster in New Zealand than the global average, according to an Environment Southland report.
December 6, 2025
Amnesty International’s Secretary General is warning the Government is neglecting its global responsibilities as rising seas threaten to swallow Pacific nations.
October 30, 2025
More than 750,000 New Zealanders currently live in areas at risk of major flooding – a number that could rise to 900,000 with three degrees of global warming.
Multiple pulp and paper mills have closed since the coalition came to power, citing high energy costs, leading to loud calls for action on electricity prices.
Politics
October 19, 2025
Logan Church spoke with Trump’s energy secretary, who said we should stop being so worried about climate change. Then he met a Prime Minister whose nation is being swallowed by the sea.
September 26, 2025
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including Donald Trump’s climate denial at the UN, more popular food products recalled, and Emmanuel Macron’s unexpected walk.
September 24, 2025
Climate Change Minister Simon Watts repeatedly denied the plan, but then confirmed it to 1News two days later.
September 19, 2025
The long-awaited $450 million wastewater treatment plant at Snells Beach has finally opened, but for oyster farmer Tom Walters, the milestone comes far too late.
September 16, 2025
Applicants pay up to NZ$237,500 for Nauruan passports, offering visa-free access to several countries, as the island nation seeks new revenue to restore land and build resilience.
September 7, 2025
Every time it rains, residents of a Western Bay of Plenty neighbourhood watch and wait for the flood waters to rise.
July 30, 2025
Wairau Bar, or Te Pokohiwi o Kupe, in Marlborough region is one of the country's most significant archaeological sites.
Te Ao Māori
July 10, 2025
