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Record rain helps New Zealand emissions fall – but the path to net zero won’t be so simple

Renewable energy use reaches a level ‘not seen in decades’ thanks to historic rainfall but scientists caution the trend may not be embedded

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Climate records put heat on politicians

As the climate crisis intensifies, what are politicians promising to do? David Williams reports

Newsroom.co.nz

Climate optimist loses faith in oil and gas industry

When Costa Rican diplomat Christiana Figueres says she no longer believes the oil and gas industry will do the right thing around climate change, it’s a big deal, including in New Zealand. Ditto when Al Gore says the same thing.

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Simon Fleming found not guilty verdict of alleged Windang terrorism charge

A man who fired bullets into traffic and took two men hostage in a Wollongong street "probably did not know his act was wrong" such was the state of his mental health, a court has heard.

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New Zealand announces its biggest emissions reduction project in history

Move to power Glenbrook steel plant with electricity from renewables rather than coal will reduce emissions by 1% – or the equivalent of taking 300,000 cars off the road

The Guardian - AU

Alleged Windang terrorist initially wanted to target Wollongong, Supreme Court hears

A NSW jury is shown body-worn footage following the arrest of alleged terrorist Simon Fleming, in which he tells officers his initial target was the city of Wollongong because it is "bigger".

ABC News

Veteran scientist kicks up over climate

A knighted, nonagenarian scientist adds his voice to the call for a climate election in October.

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The Auckland floods are a sign of things to come

Until New Zealand's stormwater drain system adapts to our rising climate, it will never be able to cope with the level of flooding seen in Auckland on Friday night, writes James Renwick.

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Ruapehu troubles a tangible impact of climate change

Warming climate was expected to wreak havoc on North Island ski fields in 2050 but the voluntary administration of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts suggests it could already be taking its toll

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New Zealand ski areas lacking snow face possible bankruptcy

Two of New Zealand’s largest ski areas have been placed into a type of bankruptcy proceeding following a disastrous winter season with barely any snow

The Independent UK

Missing snow puts famed New Zealand ski areas on precipice

New Zealand’s Tūroa ski area closed three weeks early because it has hardly any snow

The Independent UK

Labor announces national security law review after inquiry criticises secrecy of Witness J case

Report describes ‘unprecedented’ secrecy that ‘should not have happened and should never happen again’

The Guardian - AU

Ex-Green MPs question Govt’s climate record

James Shaw’s comments on Government climate “action” draw a blunt response

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We’re not doomed after all (if we act quickly on climate)

Scientists say “baked-in” climate warming is a myth but we must reduce emissions now

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