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Kiwis could pay extra $7b for power in next 12 years - report

The energy industry says a direct intervention plan to support the country's transition to net zero carbon by 2050 would push energy costs up significantly.

Environment •1:27pm

'Vampiric' water use leading to 'imminent' global crisis, UN warns

"Unsustainable water use, pollution and unchecked global warming are draining humanity's lifeblood," United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres said.

Environment •1:11pm

Climate crisis: Hipkins, Shaw respond to grave IPCC report

Both said significant progress had been made on climate change under the current government.

Politics •Tue, Mar 21

World's scientists deliver final grave warning on climate crisis

This is likely the last warning that IPCC scientists will be able to make about the 1.5 threshold because their next set of reports may well come after Earth has either breached the mark or is locked into exceeding it.

Climate Change •Tue, Mar 21

Greens take aim at 'visionless govt', National-ACT coalition

Co-leaders James Shaw and Marama Davidson also says its time to "finally shake off the shackles of visionless government".

Politics •Mon, Mar 20

'It's not enough': Greens lay down climate change election challenge

Co-leader James Shaw said the 2023 election would be a climate election.

Politics •Sun, Mar 19

Govt exploring options after Onslow hydro plant cost balloons

The plant would act as a gigantic hydro power storage plant, representing a huge step in transitioning away from fossil fuels.

Energy •Sun, Mar 19

Study finds Cyclone Gabrielle rainfall affected by climate change

Climate change fuelled the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle in Hawke's Bay and Tairāwhiti last month.

Climate Change •Wed, Mar 15

Global floods, droughts worsening with warming, study finds

The researchers say the data confirms that both the frequency and intensity of rainfall and droughts are increasing due to burning fossil fuels and other human activity.

Climate Change •Tue, Mar 14

Te Pāti Māori calls for Climate Change Minister to stand down

It follows a green policy purge yesterday.

Politics •Tue, Mar 14

Exclusive poll: After cyclone, do voters want urgency on climate change?

The results follow the Government scrapping a suite of climate change initiatives yesterday.

Politics •Tue, Mar 14

Watch: First look at London-sized iceberg which broke off Antarctica

The iceberg is the size of Greater London, measuring in at 1550sq kilometres.

Antarctica •Tue, Mar 14

PM's policy bonfire: Voting age bill, transport schemes 'reprioritsed'

Eight programmes have been scrapped or deferred as part of Chris Hipkins' focus on "bread and butter" issues.

Politics •Mon, Mar 13

Extending fuel tax cut won't raise emissions - Hipkins

Speaking on Q+A, the Prime Minister said he didn't have official advice to back this view. His own ministers said it would lead to a "significant" emissions increase.

Politics •Sun, Mar 12