Climate change

News and analysis of climate change and how it will affect New Zealand's economy, environment and population.
Climate change prime suspect for Cyclone Gabrielle's force, say scientists

Climate change prime suspect for Cyclone Gabrielle's force, say scientists

Scientists couldn't prove climate change was a factor, but they're pretty sure it was. 

Greg Hurrell 15 Mar 2023
Extreme weather hindering Hauraki Gulf restoration
Environment

Extreme weather hindering Hauraki Gulf restoration

Declining biodiversity means increasing extinctions and damage to fish stocks.

Greg Hurrell 13 Mar 2023
First carbon auction of the year could be a no-show
Policy

First carbon auction of the year could be a no-show

What if the government held a carbon auction and no one turned up?

Ian Llewellyn 13 Mar 2023
How KiwiSaver can help our infrastructure response
Opinion

Warren Couillault: How KiwiSaver can help our infrastructure response

As climate change delivers more extreme weather, KiwiSaver offers a solution.