Climate change stories
Unexpectedly hot water at depth could make Westland a significant clean energy source, with temperatures rivaling volcanic zones despite no volcanoes.
New Zealand could face higher rail costs and more breakdowns after KiwiRail was warned diesel replacements may be pricier and less reliable than electrics.
Downstream landholders and river habitats face fresh risk as Green Party says proposed forestry rules are too weak to stop debris and sediment.
New Zealand could hit net zero only by changing land use, as the report says a clean power grid and more electric transport are not enough.
A new report may reassure buyers that sudden battery failure is rare and most EV packs should last well beyond their warranty.
European asset owners are the global leaders on managing climate risk but Australia and New Zealand are now beginning to rival Europe.
Thousands of coastal homes could become uninsurable as sea levels rise, shifting climate costs on to homeowners and government.
Households could get relief from power bills as the Greens propose NZD $112 million in winter payments and a 2030 renewable target.
Flood-hit communities are being urged to plan for rising sea levels and more frequent extremes as experts warn current rules lag behind climate risk.
Restoration could be faster and cheaper for disused mine sites, with researchers saying whole ecosystems can be moved intact and recover immediately.
Embedding Māori cultural values has helped the Auckland rail project secure only the second top sustainability rating awarded in New Zealand.
Broad reform of planning and resource laws is needed to unlock growth, curb frustration and protect the environment as New Zealand expands.
A national study could reveal hundreds of millions of dollars in gains for New Zealand as businesses remain slow to adopt connected devices.
Rising dairy, transport and industry emissions are testing New Zealand’s green credentials, with the OECD warning that water pollution is worsening.
Communities face billions in upgrade costs as local councils seek a single framework linking freshwater standards, funding and affordability.
Urban planners say rising heat, driverless cars and the shared economy are reshaping New Zealand cities and infrastructure.
The campaign targets plastic pollution blamed for $8 billion a year in marine damage and harm to wildlife, fisheries and tourism.
The State-Owned Enterprise posted an underlying operating surplus of USD $23 million, even as the Kaikoura earthquake cut revenue and hit freight.
The reopened rail link would restore TranzAlpine passenger trips and freight traffic after a 300-hectare fire damaged bridges and signalling.
Auckland researchers say a translocation method could speed ecological recovery at mine sites and cut long-term restoration costs worldwide.
