Emissions
Emissions set to far outstrip Paris target
The government's official forecasts project its emissions to far exceed the reduction target it took to Paris.
What does Paris' historic climate change agreement mean?
It's being hailed as historic, the unanimous agreement of nearly 200 countries to aim to keep global temperature rises "well below" 2°C, with an aspirational target of limiting the rise to 1.5°C… Audio
Methane
Aren't we being a bit harshly dealt with regarding our agricultural methane emissions. Audio
Climate Change Conference, COP21, Paris
The United Nations Conference of the Parties 21 - or COP21 - will aim to get a collective commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Dr Adrian Macey of Victoria University is the former chair of… Audio
Volkswagen's "toxic" culture to blame for emissions scandal?
Volkswagen has admitted to rigging 11 million diesel cars with software that allowed them to cheat emissions regulations. US corporate management advisor and author Brian Fielkow says these issues… Audio
Motor industry looks at emission test options
The motor vehicle industry is open to discussing more rigorous testing of vehicle emissions in the wake of the Volkswagen emissions cheat scandal.
VW's emissions-cheating engine scandal hits NZ
The Volkswagen emissions cheating scandal has spread to New Zealand with the company withdrawing some diesel powered vehicles from sale here. The general manager of Volkswagen New Zealand is Tom… Audio
Public have 'right to know' emissions plan - Greens
The Green Party says it is extraordinary that the government is holding back information about how it actually intends to reduce carbon emissions when it is in the public interest to know.
Govt criticised for lack of transparency over NZ's climate change target
The Government has come under fire from New Zealand's first climate change ambassador for its lack of transparency over the emissions reduction target it will be taking to Paris later this year. Audio
Audi, Skoda vehicles also masking emissions
The Volkswagen emissions scandal is expanding, embroiling now the company's Audi and Skoda cars. Liz Dobson is the motoring editor at the New Zealand Herald. Audio
Skoda, Audi caught up in VW emissions scandal
The VW emissions cheating scandal has spread to the company's Audi and Skoda brands. Audio
Concern for emissions research after jobs cut
The logic of sacking scientists is being questioned in light of the government's insistence the solution to rising emissions will be found through innovation.
Logic of cutting emissions scientists questioned
The logic of sacking scientists researching greenhouse gases is being questioned, in light of the government's insistence the solution to rising emissions will be found through scientific innovation.
…Rigged Volkswagens could be in New Zealand
Diesel engine Volkswagens in New Zealand may have the same rigged technology as models in the US. Warwick Quinn is the chief executive of the Motor Trade Association. Audio
Volkswagens in NZ may also have rigged engines
Volkswagen New Zealand is waiting to hear whether its diesel engines here have been rigged to mask emissions as they are in America. Audio
Shares in Volkswagen rebound slightly
Shares in the troubled Volkswagen have rebounded slightly following the resignation of the German car maker's chief executive, Martin Winterkorn. Audio
Volkswagen shares fall to four year low
Shares in the German car maker, Volkswagen, have fallen to a four year low, as the scandal surrounding its cheating in US emissions testing escalated further. Audio
Owners of VW diesel-powered cars are angry
An American lawyer says thousands of VeeDub owners in the US are angry and appalled to find Europe's largest carmaker had rigged United States emissions tests. Audio
Govt's sustainable forestry claims challenged
The Farm Forestry Association is challenging what the government calls New Zealand's 'sustainable forestry story'.
NZ carbon market getting busier
The New Zealand carbon market is getting busier, with more carbon credits being sold for higher prices. Audio