Greenhouse gas emissions stories
New Zealand households and farmers could face higher carbon costs, while more trees and low-emissions vehicles are encouraged under the plan.
New Zealand’s emissions rose 20% from 1990 to 2016, underscoring the difficulty of meeting its 2030 climate target.
Larger New Zealand businesses and public bodies will get help cutting bills and carbon under a revamped training course.
A new Statistics New Zealand report says natural resources remain central to growth, even as gaps in ecosystem data limit the picture.
Strong log demand lifted KiwiRail’s forestry revenue 8% in six months, with converted wagons carrying more exports off roads and cutting emissions.
New Zealand’s transport emissions could fall sharply if biofuels are developed locally, but only with policy support and investment.
By 2030, New Zealanders may ditch textbooks and landlines as digital tools reshape schools, homes and the way services are delivered.
Resilient freight links and export partnerships helped the rail operator secure the top honour after disruption tested New Zealand’s supply chain.
Better safety and quality control in prefab building could speed up cheaper, more durable projects as Victoria unveils a world first code.
The move could stop billions of bags reaching waterways and marine life, as Greenpeace urges NSW and Victoria to follow suit.
Australasian real estate firms kept the top ESG ranking for a seventh year, though the gap with the rest of the world is narrowing.
Polls show climate policy is now central to voters, with every major party except New Zealand First facing science questions on emissions.
Heavy electric vehicle operators in New Zealand will save on road user charges, as councils gain power to open bus lanes to EVs.
The award recognises a nationwide rapid-charging network that lets New Zealand EV drivers travel the length of the country and cut emissions.
Scientists warn the changes could depress carbon prices, deter low-emission investment and leave New Zealand's ETS uncertain for years.
Freight may return to the quake-hit South Island rail line within a month, easing road pressure and cutting transport costs for customers.
Higher carbon prices and a steadier emissions trading scheme could prompt more planting, replanting and avoided deforestation across New Zealand forests.
Councils across Australia and New Zealand could cut street-light bills by USD $120 million a year as new specs ease LED procurement.
Pacific islands face more floods and droughts as extreme El Niño events are expected to double, even if warming stays at 1.5C.
Businesses will get more certainty over carbon pricing as ministers move to reshape the emissions scheme ahead of New Zealand’s 2030 target.
