Climate change stories
A dozen staff will join Robert Swan's Antarctic voyage as the firm tries to turn climate pledges into action on vulnerable ecosystems.
Spain's weather forecasts will be backed by faster computing and lower energy use as AEMET upgrades systems under a four-year deal.
Rising AI server densities are forcing Asia-Pacific data centre operators to rethink cooling as water use and power demand tighten.
Funding gaps leave Kaikōura's flood recovery reliant on regional rates, after the council's bid for Government help was knocked back.
Thousands of new homeowners face another decade of sweltering summers, with overheating rules for the Building Code pushed back to 2031.
Balclutha's turnaround shows rural towns can attract people back when jobs, housing and local effort line up, despite wider megatrends.
The project aims to cut cooling-related power and water use as Singapore races to expand AI data centre capacity without overloading infrastructure.
People without compatible phones, English fluency or safe access to devices risk missing vital instructions when emergencies strike.
Road authorities may be missing hidden hazards as heavier rain and extreme weather increase landslip risks on high-risk corridors across Australia.
The deal could end the NZX's five-year IPO drought and fund expansion of a solar generator aiming to supply more homes and businesses.
Electricity alone will not slash emissions from commercial buildings unless HVAC systems are continuously optimised after installation.
The deal expands RSK's Australian renewables services as developers face tougher planning, approvals and community engagement hurdles.
Aucklanders are being told to brace for dry spells, strong winds and storm risk as a strong El Niño raises summer pressure on water supplies.
Older facilities may struggle as hotter summers, floods and grid strain threaten UK data centre uptime for essential services.
Businesses will hear practical guidance on tackling rising power demand, AI-driven electricity use and emissions pressure at the 2026 Auckland event.
The technology's next test is whether it can cut energy use and waste as firms face growing pressure to deploy AI more responsibly.
Utilities face mounting scrutiny and investment pressures, as Klarus brings in Stephen Haw to steer advice on technology, data and AI.
Advertisers face tighter scrutiny of green claims as New Zealand's standards body sets a standalone environmental principle from February 2027.
The upgrade is expected to divert up to 8,000 tonnes of waste a year as Taupō weighs a future beyond the Mt Tauhara dump.
Rotorua ratepayers will still be charged the full annual fee as the delayed kerbside organics rollout begins next week, despite complaints.