The Government has laid out its long-term approach to prepare New Zealand for the changing climate ahead. The just-released National […]
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Pacific climate adaptation research in focus – Expert Q&A
Climate researchers from across the Pacific will be gathering in Ōtautahi Christchurch next week to discuss the impact of our […]
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Adapting to NZ’s extreme climate futures – Media Briefing
Top scientists and officials from around the world are gathering in Christchurch, urging action to adapt to cascading risks from climate-fuelled storms, […]
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Climate change is hammering NZ’s oceans – Expert Reaction
Ocean life, coastal homes, and kaimoana around our island nation are being impacted by the changing climate, a new report shows. […]
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Will the world overshoot its climate targets? – Expert Q&A
We’re edging closer to exceeding 1.5°C of warming globally, and scientists will soon gather to understand the implications of missing […]
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Polar geoengineering ideas “dangerous” – Expert Reaction
Five well-publicised geoengineering proposals to reduce the impact of climate change in the polar regions are “extremely unlikely” to work, and […]
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Landmark climate change case this week – Expert Reaction
The International Court of Justice will be delivering its advisory opinion on what obligations countries have to address the impacts […]
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Sea ice loss linked to salty Southern Ocean surface – Expert Reaction
Warmer, saltier water from deep in the Southern Ocean has started rising to the surface, bringing up more carbon dioxide, […]
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More rain for flood-stricken Nelson Tasman – Expert Reaction
Heavy rain warnings have been issued for the top of the South Island for Thursday. The warnings come as the region recovers […]
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Winners of 2025 Science Journalism Awards announced
The winners of this year’s Science Journalism Awards cover the dark side of solar storms and explore the impacts of […]
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