great barrier reef

A barren underworld: Why Pacific locals are raging against the death of coral reefs

by

Climate change and a warming ocean are putting immense stress on coral reefs in the Pacific. But some locals are refusing to passively accept the death of such vital ecosystems, reports Radio NZ Pacific’s Jamie Tahana. Listen to more on this story on Dateline Pacific here. When Kristine Zipfel jumped into the sea off Mo’orea, … Read more

Strange fish, dead grapes and ice loss: what happens in a NZ heatwave

by

As the Australian heatwave spills across the Tasman pushing up temperatures in New Zealand, we take a look at the conditions that caused a similar event last year and the impacts it had. Last summer’s heatwave gave New Zealand its warmest summer and the warmest January on record. It covered an area of four million square … Read more